Judges 12:15

Verse

Then Abdon son of Hillel, from Pirathon, died, and he was buried at Pirathon in Ephraim, in the hill country of the Amalekites.

American Standard Version (1901)

And Abdon the son of Hillel the Pirathonite died, and was buried in Pirathon in the land of Ephraim, in the hill-country of the Amalekites.

Bible in Basic English

And Abdon, the son of Hillel, came to his death, and his body was put to rest in Pirathon in the land of Ephraim, in the hill-country of the Amalekites.

Free Bible Version

Then he died and was buried at Pirathon in the territory of Ephraim, in the hill country of the Amalekites.

Geneva Bible 1599

Then dyed Abdon the sonne of Hillel the Pirathonite, and was buryed in Pirathon, in ye lande of Ephraim, in the Mount of the Amalekites.

King James (Authorized) Version

And Abdon the son of Hillel the Pirathonite died, and was buried in Pirathon in the land of Ephraim, in the mount of the Amalekites.

Translation for Translators

When Abdon died, he was buried in Pirathon, in the hilly area where the descendants of Amalek lived previously, but now it is the area where the tribe of Ephraim lives.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Abdon son of Hillel the Pirathonite died and was buried in Pirathon in the land of Ephraim in the hill country of the Amalekites.

Noah Webster Bible

And Abdon the son of Hillel the Pirathonite died, and was buried in Pirathon in the land of Ephraim, in the mount of the Amalekites.

World English Bible

Abdon the son of Hillel the Pirathonite died, and was buried in Pirathon in the land of Ephraim, in the hill country of the Amalekites.

Young's Literal Translation

And Abdon son of Hillel, the Pirathonite, dieth, and is buried in Pirathon, in the land of Ephraim, in the hill-country of the Amalekite.

Context

Ibzan, Elon, and Abdon

¹⁴He had forty sons and thirty grandsons, who rode on seventy donkeys. And he judged Israel eight years.¹⁵Then Abdon son of Hillel, from Pirathon, died, and he was buried at Pirathon in Ephraim, in the hill country of the Amalekites.

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What Happened?

K.P. Yohannan

Summary

This verse briefly mentions the judges who led Israel before the time of kings. It highlights the significance of Abdon, a judge from the tribe of Ephraim, who had forty sons and thirty grandsons. The large number of descendants mentioned indicates his wealth, influence, and leadership within his tribe. Abdon's role as a judge showcases God's faithfulness in raising up leaders to guide and protect His people during times of need.

Commentary

Judges 12:15

Ibzan, Elon, and Abdon

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Commentary

Berean Standard Bible

Then Abdon son of Hillel, from Pirathon, died, and he was buried at Pirathon in Ephraim, in the hill country of the Amalekites.

American Standard Version (1901)

And Abdon the son of Hillel the Pirathonite died, and was buried in Pirathon in the land of Ephraim, in the hill-country of the Amalekites.

Bible in Basic English

And Abdon, the son of Hillel, came to his death, and his body was put to rest in Pirathon in the land of Ephraim, in the hill-country of the Amalekites.

Free Bible Version

Then he died and was buried at Pirathon in the territory of Ephraim, in the hill country of the Amalekites.

Geneva Bible 1599

Then dyed Abdon the sonne of Hillel the Pirathonite, and was buryed in Pirathon, in ye lande of Ephraim, in the Mount of the Amalekites.

King James (Authorized) Version

And Abdon the son of Hillel the Pirathonite died, and was buried in Pirathon in the land of Ephraim, in the mount of the Amalekites.

Translation for Translators

When Abdon died, he was buried in Pirathon, in the hilly area where the descendants of Amalek lived previously, but now it is the area where the tribe of Ephraim lives.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Abdon son of Hillel the Pirathonite died and was buried in Pirathon in the land of Ephraim in the hill country of the Amalekites.

Noah Webster Bible

And Abdon the son of Hillel the Pirathonite died, and was buried in Pirathon in the land of Ephraim, in the mount of the Amalekites.

World English Bible

Abdon the son of Hillel the Pirathonite died, and was buried in Pirathon in the land of Ephraim, in the hill country of the Amalekites.

Young's Literal Translation

And Abdon son of Hillel, the Pirathonite, dieth, and is buried in Pirathon, in the land of Ephraim, in the hill-country of the Amalekite.