Overview
The Bible addresses kidnapping across 4 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Judges. Closely related themes include Benjamin, Tribe Of, Dancing, Woman and Women.
Key Bible verses about kidnapping
Old Testament
Judges
Therefore they commanded the children of Benjamin, saying, Go and lie in wait in the vineyards;
And see, and, behold, if the daughters of Shiloh come out to dance in dances, then come ye out of the vineyards, and catch you every man his wife of the daughters of Shiloh, and go to the land of Benjamin.
And it shall be, when their fathers or their brethren come unto us to complain, that we will say unto them, Be favourable unto them for our sakes: because we reserved not to each man his wife in the war: for ye did not give unto them at this time, that ye should be guilty. Be favourable: or, Gratify us in them
And the children of Benjamin did so, and took them wives, according to their number, of them that danced, whom they caught: and they went and returned unto their inheritance, and repaired the cities, and dwelt in them.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying kidnapping for yourself
- Begin with Judges 21:20, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Widen the study to related themes: Benjamin, Tribe Of, Dancing, Woman and Women.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about kidnapping?
The Bible addresses kidnapping across 4 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Judges. Closely related themes include Benjamin, Tribe Of, Dancing, Woman and Women.
How many Bible verses are about kidnapping?
The Bible references kidnapping in 4 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention kidnapping?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is Judges 21:20: “Therefore they commanded the children of Benjamin, saying, Go and lie in wait in the vineyards;”
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