Judges 10:12
Judges 10:12 in Multiple Translations
Sidonians, Amalekites, and Maonites oppressed you and you cried out to Me, did I not save you from their hands?
The Zidonians also, and the Amalekites, and the Maonites, did oppress you; and ye cried to me, and I delivered you out of their hand.
The Sidonians also, and the Amalekites, and the Maonites, did oppress you; and ye cried unto me, and I saved you out of their hand.
And the Zidonians and Amalek and Midian crushing you down, and in answer to your cry did I not give you salvation from their hands?
the Sidonians, the Amalekites, and the Maonites? When they attacked you, and you cried out to me for help, didn't I save you from them?
The Zidonians also, and the Amalekites, and the Maonites did oppresse you, and ye cryed to me and I saued you out of their hands.
And the Zidonians, and Amalek, and Maon have oppressed you, and ye cry unto Me, and I save you out of their hand;
The Sidonians also, and the Amalekites, and the Maonites, oppressed you; and you cried to me, and I saved you out of their hand.
The Zidonians also, and the Amalekites, and the Maonites oppressed you; and ye cried to me, and I delivered you out of their hand.
The Sidonians also and Amalec and Chanaan oppress you, and you cried to me, and I delivered you out of their hand?
and the Sidon and Amalek and Maon people-groups were cruel to you, you cried out to me, and then I rescued you.
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Judges 10:12 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/צִידוֹנִ֤ים
וַֽ/עֲמָלֵק֙
וּ/מָע֔וֹן
לָחֲצ֖וּ
אֶתְ/כֶ֑ם
וַ/תִּצְעֲק֣וּ
אֵלַ֔/י
וָ/אוֹשִׁ֥יעָ/ה
אֶתְ/כֶ֖ם
מִ/יָּדָֽ/ם
וְ/צִידוֹנִ֤ים
Tsîydônîy
H6722
Sidonian
Conj | Ngmpa
וַֽ/עֲמָלֵק֙
ʻĂmâlêq
H6002
Amalek
Conj | N-proper
וּ/מָע֔וֹן
Mâʻôwn
H4584
Maon
Conj | N-proper
לָחֲצ֖וּ
lâchats
H3905
to oppress
V-Qal-Perf-3cp
אֶתְ/כֶ֑ם
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM | Suff
וַ/תִּצְעֲק֣וּ
tsâʻaq
H6817
to cry
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-2mp
אֵלַ֔/י
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Prep | Suff
וָ/אוֹשִׁ֥יעָ/ה
yâshaʻ
H3467
to save
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-1cs | Suff
אֶתְ/כֶ֖ם
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM | Suff
מִ/יָּדָֽ/ם
yâd
H3027
hand
Prep | N-cs | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Judges 10:12
וְ/צִידוֹנִ֤ים
Tsîydônîy
H6722
"Sidonian"
Conj | Ngmpa
A Sidonian is someone from the city of Sidon, and the term is used in the Bible to describe people from this ancient city, like those who interacted with the Israelites.
Definition: Group of tsi.don (צִידוֹן "Sidon" H6721H) § Sidonians an inhabitant of Sidon
Usage: Occurs in 15 OT verses. KJV: Sidonian, of Sidon, Zidonian. See also: Deuteronomy 3:9; 1 Kings 11:1; Ezekiel 32:30.
וַֽ/עֲמָלֵק֙
ʻĂmâlêq
H6002
"Amalek"
Conj | N-proper
Amalek was a descendant of Esau and the ancestor of a tribe in southern Canaan. The Amalekites were enemies of the Israelites, as seen in the story of Exodus and 1 Samuel.
Definition: A man of the Edomites living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.36.12; son of: Eliphaz (H0464) and Timna (H8555); brother of: Teman (H8487), Omar (H0201), Zepho (H6825), Gatam (H1609), Kenaz (H7073) and Korah (H7141H) § Amalek = "dweller in a valley" 1) son of Eliphaz by his concubine Timnah, grandson of Esau, and progenitor of a tribe of people in southern Canaan 2) descendants of Amalek
Usage: Occurs in 37 OT verses. KJV: Amalek. See also: Genesis 36:12; Judges 10:12; Psalms 83:8.
וּ/מָע֔וֹן
Mâʻôwn
H4584
"Maon"
Conj | N-proper
Maon was a man from the tribe of Judah and also the name of a city in Palestine, mentioned in 1 Chronicles 2:45, where he lived during the Divided Monarchy.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.2.45; son of: Shammai (H8060H) § Maon or Maonites = "habitation" 1) a man of Judah 2) the inhabitants of the city of Maon 3) a city of Judah located 8 miles south of Hebron
Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: Maon, Maonites. Compare H1010 (בֵּית בַּעַל מְעוֹן), H4586 (מְעוּנִי)lemma מְעוּנָי third vowel, corrected to מְעוּנִי. See also: Joshua 15:55; 1 Samuel 23:25; 1 Chronicles 2:45.
לָחֲצ֖וּ
lâchats
H3905
"to oppress"
V-Qal-Perf-3cp
To oppress means to treat someone unfairly or cruelly, often by using power or force. This can include squeezing or pressing someone to get what you want.
Definition: 1) to squeeze, press, oppress 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to squeeze, press 1a2) to oppress 1b) (Niphal) to squeeze oneself
Usage: Occurs in 18 OT verses. KJV: afflict, crush, force, hold fast, oppress(-or), thrust self. See also: Exodus 3:9; 1 Samuel 10:18; Psalms 56:2.
אֶתְ/כֶ֑ם
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM | Suff
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
וַ/תִּצְעֲק֣וּ
tsâʻaq
H6817
"to cry"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-2mp
To cry or cry out is the meaning of this verb, often used to express distress or need, as seen in the Psalms where people cry out to God for help.
Definition: 1) to cry, cry out, call, cry for help 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to cry, cry out (for help) 1a2) to cry, cry out (in distress or need) 1a3) to make outcry, clamour 1b) (Niphal) to be summoned 1c) (Piel) to cry aloud (in grief) 1d) (Hiphil) to call together
Usage: Occurs in 53 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] at all, call together, cry (out), gather (selves) (together). See also: Genesis 4:10; 1 Samuel 13:4; Psalms 34:18.
אֵלַ֔/י
ʼêl
H413
"to(wards)"
Prep | Suff
This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.
Definition: 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)
Usage: Occurs in 4205 OT verses. KJV: about, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:9; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 31:13.
וָ/אוֹשִׁ֥יעָ/ה
yâshaʻ
H3467
"to save"
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-1cs | Suff
Means to save or be delivered, used in the Bible to describe being freed from danger or trouble, like in battle or from moral struggles, as seen in the Psalms and Proverbs.
Definition: 1) to save, be saved, be delivered 1a) (Niphal) 1a1) to be liberated, be saved, be delivered 1a2) to be saved (in battle), be victorious 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to save, deliver 1b2) to save from moral troubles 1b3) to give victory to
Usage: Occurs in 198 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] at all, avenging, defend, deliver(-er), help, preserve, rescue, be safe, bring (having) salvation, save(-iour), get victory. See also: Exodus 2:17; Psalms 55:17; Psalms 3:8.
אֶתְ/כֶ֖ם
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM | Suff
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
מִ/יָּדָֽ/ם
yâd
H3027
"hand"
Prep | N-cs | Suff
In the Bible, 'yad' refers to an open hand, symbolizing power or direction. It can also mean strength or a part of something, like a side or a share. The word is used in many contexts, including anatomy and everyday life.
Definition: : hand/arm[anatomy] 1) hand 1a) hand (of man) 1b) strength, power (fig.) 1c) side (of land), part, portion (metaph.) (fig.) 1d) (various special, technical senses) 1d1) sign, monument 1d2) part, fractional part, share 1d3) time, repetition 1d4) axle-trees, axle 1d5) stays, support (for laver) 1d6) tenons (in tabernacle) 1d7) a phallus, a hand (meaning unsure) 1d8) wrists
Usage: Occurs in 1446 OT verses. KJV: ([phrase] be) able, [idiom] about, [phrase] armholes, at, axletree, because of, beside, border, [idiom] bounty, [phrase] broad, (broken-) handed, [idiom] by, charge, coast, [phrase] consecrate, [phrase] creditor, custody, debt, dominion, [idiom] enough, [phrase] fellowship, force, [idiom] from, hand(-staves, -y work), [idiom] he, himself, [idiom] in, labour, [phrase] large, ledge, (left-) handed, means, [idiom] mine, ministry, near, [idiom] of, [idiom] order, ordinance, [idiom] our, parts, pain, power, [idiom] presumptuously, service, side, sore, state, stay, draw with strength, stroke, [phrase] swear, terror, [idiom] thee, [idiom] by them, [idiom] themselves, [idiom] thine own, [idiom] thou, through, [idiom] throwing, [phrase] thumb, times, [idiom] to, [idiom] under, [idiom] us, [idiom] wait on, (way-) side, where, [phrase] wide, [idiom] with (him, me, you), work, [phrase] yield, [idiom] yourselves. See also: Genesis 3:22; Exodus 7:19; Leviticus 14:22.
Study Notes — Judges 10:12
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- Context
- Cross References
- Judges 10:12 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Judges 10:12
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Judges 10:12
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Judges 10:12
- Trapp's Commentary on Judges 10:12
- Ellicott's Commentary on Judges 10:12
- Cambridge Bible on Judges 10:12
- Barnes' Notes on Judges 10:12
- Whedon's Commentary on Judges 10:12
- Sermons on Judges 10:12
Context — Oppression by the Philistines and Ammonites
10Then the Israelites cried out to the LORD, saying, “We have sinned against You, for we have indeed forsaken our God and served the Baals.”
11The LORD replied, “When the Egyptians, Amorites, Ammonites, Philistines,
12Sidonians, Amalekites, and Maonites oppressed you and you cried out to Me, did I not save you from their hands?
13But you have forsaken Me and served other gods, so I will no longer save you. 14Go and cry out to the gods you have chosen. Let them save you in your time of trouble.”Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Judges 6:3 | Whenever the Israelites would plant their crops, the Midianites, Amalekites, and other people of the east would come up and invade them, |
| 2 | 2 Chronicles 26:6–7 | Uzziah went out to wage war against the Philistines, and he tore down the walls of Gath, Jabneh, and Ashdod. Then he built cities near Ashdod and among the Philistines. God helped him against the Philistines, against the Arabs living in Gur-baal, and against the Meunites. |
| 3 | Psalms 106:42–43 | Their enemies oppressed them, and subdued them under their hand. Many times He rescued them, but they were bent on rebellion and sank down in their iniquity. |
| 4 | Judges 5:19–31 | Kings came and fought; then the kings of Canaan fought at Taanach by the waters of Megiddo, but they took no plunder of silver. From the heavens the stars fought; from their courses they fought against Sisera. The River Kishon swept them away, the ancient river, the River Kishon. March on, O my soul, in strength! Then the hooves of horses thundered— the mad galloping of his stallions. ‘Curse Meroz,’ says the angel of the LORD. ‘Bitterly curse her inhabitants; for they did not come to help the LORD, to help the LORD against the mighty.’ Most blessed among women is Jael, the wife of Heber the Kenite, most blessed of tent-dwelling women. He asked for water, and she gave him milk. In a magnificent bowl she brought him curds. She reached for the tent peg, her right hand for the workman’s hammer. She struck Sisera and crushed his skull; she shattered and pierced his temple. At her feet he collapsed, he fell, there he lay still; at her feet he collapsed, he fell; where he collapsed, there he fell dead. Sisera’s mother looked through the window; she peered through the lattice and lamented: ‘Why is his chariot so long in coming? What has delayed the clatter of his chariots?’ Her wisest ladies answer; indeed she keeps telling herself, ‘Are they not finding and dividing the spoil— a girl or two for each warrior, a plunder of dyed garments for Sisera, the spoil of embroidered garments for the neck of the looter?’ So may all your enemies perish, O LORD! But may those who love You shine like the sun at its brightest.” And the land had rest for forty years. |
Judges 10:12 Summary
This verse reminds us that God is a powerful and merciful Savior who delivers His people from their enemies, as seen in the experiences of the Israelites. Just like the Israelites, we can cry out to God in our times of trouble, and He will save us, as promised in Psalm 34:17-20. However, we must not take God's faithfulness for granted, but instead, trust and obey Him, as encouraged in Deuteronomy 8:2-5. By remembering God's past deliverances, we can have confidence in His love and care for us today.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this verse reveal about God's character?
This verse shows that God is a faithful and merciful God who saves His people from their oppressors, as seen in Judges 10:12 and also in Psalm 34:17-20 where it says God saves the righteous and hears their cry.
Why does God remind the Israelites of their past experiences?
God reminds the Israelites of their past experiences to highlight their unfaithfulness and ingratitude, as stated in Judges 10:12, and to contrast it with His own faithfulness, as seen in Lamentations 3:22-23 where it says His mercies are new every morning.
How does this verse relate to the Israelites' current situation?
This verse relates to the Israelites' current situation because it serves as a reminder of God's past deliverances, which they are now taking for granted, as seen in Judges 10:10-11 where they cry out to God after forsaking Him.
What is the significance of the specific nations mentioned in this verse?
The nations mentioned, such as the Sidonians, Amalekites, and Maonites, represent the various enemies of the Israelites that God had delivered them from in the past, as also seen in 1 Samuel 12:9-11, highlighting God's power and care for His people.
Reflection Questions
- How have I experienced God's deliverance in my own life, and am I grateful for it?
- In what ways have I, like the Israelites, taken God's faithfulness for granted, and what can I do to repent and renew my relationship with Him?
- What are some areas in my life where I am currently experiencing oppression or struggle, and how can I cry out to God for deliverance, as the Israelites did?
- How does remembering God's past faithfulness, as seen in Judges 10:12, encourage me to trust Him for my current and future needs?
Gill's Exposition on Judges 10:12
The Zidonians also,.... Who were left in the land to distress them, though there is no particular mention of them, and of the distress they gave them, and of their deliverance from it, which yet is
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Judges 10:12
The Zidonians also, and the Amalekites, and the Maonites, did oppress you; and ye cried to me, and I delivered you out of their hand. Maonites - i:e., Midianites.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Judges 10:12
The Zidonians also; for though we do not read of any oppression of Israel, particularly, by the Zidonians, yet there might be such a thing; as many things were said and done, both in the Old and New Testament, which are not recorded there; or they might join their forces with the king of Mesopotamia, , or with some other of their oppressors; for it is certain these were left among others to prove Israel, . Of the Amalekites, see 6:3. Maonites; either, first, Those who lived in or near the wilderness of Maon, in the south of Judah, 25:2, whether Edomites or other. Or, secondly, The Mehunims, a people living near the Arabians, of whom . For in the Hebrew the letters of both names are the same, only the one is the singular, the other the plural number. Or, thirdly, The Midianites, whose oppression he would not omit; it being usual for one and the same person or persons to have two names; although the Midianites may be comprehended under the Amalekites, with whom they were joined, ,33. Or, fourthly, Some other people now unknown, and not expressed elsewhere in Scripture.
Trapp's Commentary on Judges 10:12
Judges 10:12 The Zidonians also, and the Amalekites, and the Maonites, did oppress you; and ye cried to me, and I delivered you out of their hand. Ver. 12. The Zidonians also, … and the Maonites.] Hereby it appeareth that God had done more for this people than hitherto had been recorded. He keepeth count; should not we much more?
Ellicott's Commentary on Judges 10:12
(12) The Sidonians.—Judges 3:3; Judges 18:7-28. Nothing very definite is recorded of deliverance from the Sidonians; but (as we have seen) the narrative of the book is typical rather than exhaustive. (Comp. Psalms 106:42-43.) The Amalekites.—Exodus 17:8, Exod. 6:33, Exodus 3:13. The Maonites.—As the LXX. here read Madian (and in some MSS. Canaan; Vulg., Chanaan), it seems probable that there has been an early corruption of the text. In the Arabic version we have “Moabites.” There was a town Maon in the desert of Judah (Joshua 15:55; 1 Samuel 23:24; 1 Samuel 25:2), but this cannot be meant. There is also a Beth Meon in the tribe of Reuben (Numbers 22:38; Baal Meon, Jeremiah 48:23), and a Meon in Arabia Petræa. Mehunims are also mentioned in 2 Chronicles 26:7, and Meonim in 1 Chronicles 4:41. If this is an allusion to some disaster of which we have no record given we must suppose that Meon was once the capital of some tribe which subsequently dwindled into insignificance.
Cambridge Bible on Judges 10:12
12. The Zidonians … Amalekites … Maonites] The generalizing list of oppressors is continued. The Zidonians, i.e. Phoenicians (Judges 3:3 n.), do not appear elsewhere in this character; perhaps the name was suggested by Judges 10:6. The Amalekites are mentioned as allies of Moab in Judges 3:13, and of Midian in Judges 6:3 (see note); cf. Exodus 17:8-16 E. The Maonites (Maon is the form here) probably = the Meunim, 1 Chronicles 4:41, 2 Chronicles 20:1 (RVm.), 2 Chronicles 26:7—all late passages; the Meunim, who are referred to as hostile to Israel, were an Arab race inhabiting the Edomite country; their name survives in Ma‘ân, 6 hours S.E. of Petra. Perhaps the post-exilic editor included Maon in this list as being an enemy familiar to later times. On the supposed connexion between the Maonites (Meunim) and the Minaeans see HDB. s.v. The LXX reads Midian here, and many scholars adopt the correction; but it is suspiciously obvious.
Barnes' Notes on Judges 10:12
The Zidonians - An allusion to the time of Barak, when the Zidonians doubtless formed part of the great confederacy of Canaanites under Jabin king of Hazor. See Joshua 11:8.
Whedon's Commentary on Judges 10:12
12. The Zidonians — Who probably joined with Jabin and other northern Canaanites against Israel, but were defeated by Barak.
Sermons on Judges 10:12
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Delivered by a Cry by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the speaker begins by expressing gratitude to God for his love, mercy, and grace. The sermon then focuses on the story of the Israelites in the book of Judges, spec |