Judges 12:10

⁹He had thirty sons, as well as thirty daughters whom he gave in marriage to men outside his clan; and for his sons he brought back thirty wives from elsewhere. Ibzan judged Israel seven years.¹⁰Then Ibzan died, and he was buried in Bethlehem.

Sermons

What Happened?

K.P. Yohannan

Summary

This verse briefly mentions the burial place of Ibzan, one of the judges of Israel, who succeeded Jephthah. Ibzan is noted for having thirty sons and thirty daughters, whom he married off to people outside his clan. His leadership and family life are highlighted in this verse, showcasing his influence and the stability of his household during his time as a judge in Israel.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

Then died Ibzan, and was buried in Bethlehem. He died at the end of his seven years of government, and was buried in his native place; nothing memorable having happened during his being judge; this is all that is recorded of him. Then died Ibzan, and was buried in Bethlehem. He died at the end of his seven years of government, and was buried in his native place; nothing memorable having happened during his being judge; this is all that is recorded of him. Judges 12:11 jdg 12:11 jdg 12:11 jdg 12:11And after him Elon a Zebulonite judged Israel,.... One of the tribe of Zebulun: and he judged Israel ten years; administered justice to them, preserved them in the true religion, and from idolatry; though it does not appear that any enemies arose in his time against them, from whom he delivered them.