Old Testament · Book 7 of 66
Judges
21 chapters. Book overviews with themes and outlines are written and reviewed in Phase 2. Below are the records in the graph that draw primarily on this book.
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Abdon
Abdon, the son of Hillel the Pirathonite, was a minor Judge of Israel who led for eight years. Mentioned in 2 verses across 1 book, first at Judges 12:13.
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Abel-keramim
Abel-keramim, a town near Ammon, destroyed by Jephthah during his battles against the Ammonites. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Judges 11:33.
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Abel-meholah
Abel-meholah, a town in Israel, the birthplace of Elisha. Mentioned in 3 verses across 2 books, first at Judges 7:22.
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Abiezer
Abiezer, also known as Iezer, was a clan of the tribe of Manasseh and the home of Gideon, one of Israel's judges. Mentioned in 7 verses across 3 books, first at Numbers 26:30.
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Abimelech
Abimelech, a son of Gideon, declared himself king of Shechem but was eventually killed when a millstone was dropped on his head during the siege of Thebez. Mentioned in 37 verses across 2 books, first at Judges 8:31.
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Abinoam
Abinoam was the father of Barak, the Israelite commander who, along with the prophetess Deborah, led the Israelites to victory against the Canaanite army led by Sisera. Mentioned in 4 verses across 1 book, first at Judges 4:6.
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Acco
Acco, a port city in Asher, later known as Ptolemais. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Judges 1:31.
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Achsah
Achsah was the daughter of Caleb, given in marriage to Othniel as a reward for capturing Kiriath-sepher, and she requested springs of water from her father as a blessing. Mentioned in 4 verses across 2 books, first at Joshua 15:16.
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Achzib
Achzib, a coastal city assigned to Asher but not conquered. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Joshua 19:29.
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Adoni-bezek
Adoni-bezek was a Canaanite king who was defeated by the men of Judah, and had his thumbs and big toes cut off as he had done to seventy other kings. Mentioned in 3 verses across 1 book, first at Judges 1:5.
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Ahiman
Ahiman was one of the three giant descendants of Anak who lived in Hebron and were driven out by Caleb. Mentioned in 3 verses across 3 books, first at Numbers 13:22.
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Ahlab
Ahlab (Mahalab), a city in Asher's territory, not conquered by the Israelites. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Joshua 19:29.
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Aijalon
Aijalon, a city allotted to Dan and the Levites, known for Joshua's miracle. Mentioned in 10 verses across 5 books, first at Joshua 10:12.
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Akrabbim
Akrabbim, a pass located in the Negev, marked the southern border of the tribe of Judah. Mentioned in 3 verses across 3 books, first at Numbers 34:4.
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Anath
Anath was the father of Shamgar, one of the judges who delivered Israel from oppression. Mentioned in 2 verses across 1 book, first at Judges 3:31.
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Aphek
Aphek, a city allotted to the tribe of Asher. Mentioned in 3 verses across 2 books, first at Joshua 13:4.
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Arad
Arad, a Canaanite city that attacked Israel during their wilderness journey, later inhabited by the Kenites. Mentioned in 4 verses across 3 books, first at Numbers 21:1.
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Aroer
Aroer, a city in the territory of Gad, built by the Gadites. Mentioned in 7 verses across 6 books, first at Numbers 32:34.
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Arumah
Arumah or Rumah, a city mentioned in connection with Abimelech's reign and as the hometown of King Jehoiakim's mother. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Judges 9:41.
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Ashkelon
Ashkelon, one of the five principal Philistine cities, was captured by Judah but later became a symbol of judgment. Mentioned in 12 verses across 8 books, first at Joshua 13:3.
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Baal-tamar
Baal-tamar was a place near Gibeah where the Israelites fought against the Benjamites. (Judges 20:33) Mentioned once in Scripture, at Judges 20:33.
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Barak
Barak, son of Abinoam, led the Israelites to victory against Canaanite forces under Deborah's leadership. Mentioned in 14 verses across 3 books, first at Judges 4:6.
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Beeroth
Beeroth (or Beer) was a Hivite city that later became part of the territory allotted to the tribe of Benjamin. Mentioned in 11 verses across 6 books, first at Joshua 9:17.
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Beth-anath
Beth-anath was a Canaanite town allotted to the tribe of Naphtali, but the Naphtalites did not drive out its inhabitants. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Joshua 19:38.
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Beth-barah
Beth-barah (Bethabara) was a place where Gideon stationed men to intercept the fleeing Midianites, and where John the Baptist baptized. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Judges 7:24.
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Beth-millo
Beth-millo was a fortified place in Shechem where the men of the city made Abimelech king, later becoming his enemies. (Judges 9:6, 20) Mentioned in 2 verses across 1 book, first at Judges 9:6.
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Beth-rehob
Beth-rehob (Rehob) was an Aramean city and region, allied with the Ammonites against David, located near the northern border of Israel. Mentioned in 4 verses across 3 books, first at Numbers 13:21.
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Beth-shean
Beth-shean (Beth-shan) was a city allotted to Manasseh, where the Philistines fastened Saul's body to the wall after his death. Mentioned in 8 verses across 6 books, first at Joshua 17:11.
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Beth-shemesh
Beth-shemesh was a city allotted to Judah and the Levites, associated with the return of the Ark of the Covenant from the Philistines. Mentioned in 19 verses across 7 books, first at Joshua 15:10.
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Beth-shemesh
Beth-shemesh was a fortified city in the territory of Naphtali, from which the Naphtalites did not drive out the Canaanites. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Joshua 19:38.
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Beth-shittah
Beth-shittah, a location near where the Midianites fled after being defeated by Gideon's army. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Judges 7:22.
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Bezek
Bezek was a city where the tribe of Judah defeated the Canaanites and Perizzites. Mentioned in 2 verses across 1 book, first at Judges 1:4.
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Cushan-rishathaim
Cushan-rishathaim, king of Mesopotamia, oppressed Israel for eight years until Othniel defeated him. Mentioned in 2 verses across 1 book, first at Judges 3:8.
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Deborah
Deborah, a prophetess and judge, led Israel to victory against the Canaanites alongside Barak. Mentioned in 9 verses across 1 book, first at Judges 4:4.
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Delilah
Delilah was a Philistine woman who deceived Samson into revealing the secret of his strength, leading to his capture. Mentioned in 6 verses across 1 book, first at Judges 16:4.
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Diviners' Oak
The Diviners' Oak was a tree near Shechem, likely associated with pagan divination practices (Judges 9:37). Mentioned once in Scripture, at Judges 9:37.
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Dodo
Dodo, son of Puah, was a judge of Israel who led the nation for 23 years. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Judges 10:1.
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Dor
Dor, also known as Naphath-dor, was a Canaanite city allotted to Manasseh but not fully conquered (Joshua 12:23; 17:11; Judges 1:27). Mentioned in 6 verses across 4 books, first at Joshua 11:2.
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East
In the Bible, the East is often associated with invading armies and nomadic tribes (Judges 6:3, 33; 7:12; 8:10; Ezk.25.4, 10). Mentioned in 6 verses across 2 books, first at Judges 6:3.
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Ebed
Ebed was the father of Gaal, who led a rebellion against Abimelech, the son of Gideon, in Shechem. Mentioned in 5 verses across 1 book, first at Judges 9:26.
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Eglon
Eglon, king of Moab, oppressed Israel for 18 years until Ehud, a left-handed Benjamite, assassinated him and delivered Israel. Mentioned in 4 verses across 1 book, first at Judges 3:12.
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Ehud
Ehud, a left-handed Benjamite, was a judge who delivered Israel from Moabite oppression by assassinating King Eglon and leading a victory over Moab. Mentioned in 8 verses across 2 books, first at Judges 3:15.
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Elon
Elon the Zebulunite judged Israel for ten years. Mentioned in 2 verses across 1 book, first at Judges 12:11.
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En-hakkore
En-hakkore, the spring that God provided for Samson after his victory over the Philistines at Lehi. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Judges 15:19.
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Eshtaol
Eshtaol, a city allotted to Judah and Dan, was the hometown of Samson and the starting point of the Danite migration. Mentioned in 8 verses across 3 books, first at Joshua 15:33.
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Etam
Etam, the cliff where Samson hid after defeating the Philistines, located in Judah. Mentioned in 2 verses across 1 book, first at Judges 15:8.
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Gaal
Gaal, the son of Ebed, led a revolt against Abimelech, the ruler of Shechem, but was defeated and driven out of the city. Mentioned in 9 verses across 1 book, first at Judges 9:26.
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Gaash
Gaash, a mountain in the region of Ephraim, was the burial place of Joshua and the homeland of two of David's mighty men. Mentioned in 4 verses across 4 books, first at Joshua 24:30.
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Gera
Gera was a descendant of Benjamin and an ancestor of Ehud, a left-handed judge who delivered Israel from Moabite oppression. Mentioned in 3 verses across 3 books, first at Genesis 46:21.
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Gerizim Mount
Mount Gerizim, a mountain in Samaria, was designated as the site for pronouncing blessings and was the location of Jotham's parable to the men of Shechem. Mentioned in 4 verses across 3 books, first at Deuteronomy 11:29.
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Gershom
Gershom was the firstborn son of Moses and Zipporah, and his descendant Jonathan served as a priest for the idolatrous Danites. Mentioned in 6 verses across 3 books, first at Exodus 2:22.
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Gibeah
Gibeah, a city of Benjamin, was the hometown of Saul and the site of infamous atrocities during the time of the judges (Judges 19-20; 1Sa.10.5, 10, 26; 15:34; Hosea 9:9; 10:9). Mentioned in 45 verses across 7 books, first at Joshua 18:28.
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Gideon
Gideon, also called Jerubbaal or Jerubbesheth, was a judge of Israel who, with God's help, defeated the Midianites and delivered Israel from oppression. Mentioned in 50 verses across 4 books, first at Judges 6:11.
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Gidom
Gidom was a place near Gibeah where the Benjamites were pursued and defeated during the Benjamite War (Judges 20:45). Mentioned once in Scripture, at Judges 20:45.
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Gilboa Mount
Mount Gilboa was the site where Saul and his sons were killed in battle against the Philistines (1Sa.31.1, 8; 2Sa.1.6; 1Ch.10.1, 8; Judges 7:3). Mentioned in 6 verses across 4 books, first at Judges 7:3.
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Gilead
Gilead was the father of Jephthah, a mighty warrior and judge of Israel who delivered the Israelites from the Ammonites. Mentioned in 2 verses across 1 book, first at Judges 11:1.
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Hamath
Hamath, also known as Hamath Rabbah or Lebo-hamath, was a significant city and kingdom in Syria, frequently mentioned in the Bible as a reference point for the northern border of Israel and in the context of political and military events (Num.13:21; Judges 3:3; 2Ki.14.25, 28; Jeremiah 39:5; 49:23; 52:9, 27). Mentioned in 34 verses across 13 books, first at Numbers 13:21.
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Harod
Harod was a spring near the hill of Moreh, where Gideon gathered his army before battling the Midianites (Judges 7:1). Mentioned in 3 verses across 3 books, first at Judges 7:1.
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Harosheth-hagoyim
Harosheth-hagoyim was a Canaanite city that served as the base for Sisera, the commander of King Jabin's army (Judg 4:2). Mentioned in 3 verses across 1 book, first at Judges 4:2.
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Havvoth-jair
Havvoth-jair were villages in Gilead captured by Jair, a leader from the tribe of Manasseh, during the Israelite conquest of the region (Num.32.41; Deut 3:14; Judg 10:4; 1Ch.2.23). Mentioned in 4 verses across 4 books, first at Numbers 32:41.
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Heber
Heber the Kenite; husband of Jael. He had separated from the Kenites and allied with Jabin, king of Hazor. Mentioned in 4 verses across 1 book, first at Judges 4:11.
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Helbah
Helbah was a Canaanite town that the tribe of Asher failed to conquer during the period of the judges (Judg 1:31). Mentioned once in Scripture, at Judges 1:31.
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Heres
Heres was a place near the site where Gideon and his men defeated the Midianites (Judg 8:13). Mentioned once in Scripture, at Judges 8:13.
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Hillel
Hillel the Pirathonite, a father of judge Abdon of Israel, led the nation for ten years. Mentioned in 2 verses across 1 book, first at Judges 12:13.
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Hobab
Hobab, the son of Jethro (or 'Reuel') the Midianite and Moses' brother-in-law, was invited by Moses to join the Israelites on their journey to the Promised Land. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Numbers 10:29.
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Ibleam
Ibleam (Bileam, Gath-rimmon), a Levitical city in Issachar. Mentioned in 6 verses across 4 books, first at Joshua 17:11.
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Ibzan
Ibzan was a judge of Israel who led the nation for seven years, had thirty sons and thirty daughters, and was buried in Bethlehem. Mentioned in 2 verses across 1 book, first at Judges 12:8.
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Jabesh
Jabesh-gilead, a town in Gilead known for its loyalty to King Saul. Mentioned in 18 verses across 4 books, first at Judges 21:8.
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Jabin
Jabin, a Canaanite king of Hazor, oppressed Israel for twenty years until he was defeated by Deborah and Barak. Mentioned in 6 verses across 2 books, first at Judges 4:2.
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Jael
Jael, the wife of Heber the Kenite, killed Sisera, the commander of the Canaanite army, by driving a tent peg through his temple. Mentioned in 6 verses across 1 book, first at Judges 4:17.
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Jahaz
Jahaz (Jahzah), a Moabite town where the Israelites defeated Sihon and later allotted to Reuben. Mentioned in 9 verses across 7 books, first at Numbers 21:23.
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Jair
Jair the Gileadite was a judge who led Israel for twenty-two years. Mentioned in 2 verses across 1 book, first at Judges 10:3.
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Jephthah
Jephthah was a judge of Israel who delivered the Israelites from the Ammonites but made a tragic vow that resulted in the sacrifice of his daughter. Mentioned in 26 verses across 3 books, first at Judges 11:1.
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Jether
Jether was Gideon's firstborn son who was commanded to kill Zebah and Zalmunna but was too young and fearful to do so. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Judges 8:20.
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Jezreel Valley
The Jezreel Valley, a strategically important and fertile valley in northern Israel, was the site of several significant battles in the Bible. Mentioned in 3 verses across 3 books, first at Joshua 17:16.
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Joash
Joash, the father of Gideon, supported his son's actions in tearing down the altar of Baal. Mentioned in 8 verses across 1 book, first at Judges 6:11.
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Jogbehah
Jogbehah, a town in Gilead fortified by the Gadites (Numbers 32:35), was located near the route Gideon took when pursuing the Midianites (Judges 8:11). Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Numbers 32:35.
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Jonathan
Jonathan, a Levite from Bethlehem, became a priest for the tribe of Dan after they set up a carved image. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Judges 18:30.
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Jotham
Jotham, the youngest son of Gideon, was the only one to escape when Abimelech killed his seventy brothers. Mentioned in 4 verses across 1 book, first at Judges 9:5.
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Kamon
Kamon, a city in Gilead where Jair, a judge of Israel, was buried (Judges 10:5). Mentioned once in Scripture, at Judges 10:5.
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Karkor
Karkor, the place where Gideon defeated the Midianite kings Zebah and Zalmunna (Judges 8:10). Mentioned once in Scripture, at Judges 8:10.
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Kedesh
Kedesh (Kedesh-naphtali), a Canaanite city conquered by Joshua, became a Levitical city and a city of refuge in the territory of Naphtali (Joshua 12:22; 19:37; 20:7; 21:32). Mentioned in 10 verses across 4 books, first at Joshua 12:22.
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Kenath
Kenath, a city in Gilead captured by Nobah and renamed after himself, was later recaptured by Geshur and Aram (Numbers 32:42; Judges 8:11; 1Ch.2.23). Mentioned in 4 verses across 3 books, first at Numbers 21:30.
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Kenaz
Kenaz was the father of Othniel, a judge of Israel who delivered the Israelites from the oppression of Cushan-rishathaim. Mentioned in 8 verses across 4 books, first at Numbers 32:12.
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Kishon
Kishon, a river in northern Israel, where Deborah and Barak defeated Sisera's army (Judges 4:7, 13; 5:21). Mentioned in 5 verses across 3 books, first at Judges 4:7.
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Kitron
Kitron (Kartah or Kattath), a city in Zebulun that was not conquered by the tribe (Judges 1:30; Joshua 21:34, 19:15). Mentioned in 3 verses across 2 books, first at Joshua 19:15.
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Lappidoth
Lappidoth, the husband of Deborah, a prophetess and judge in Israel. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Judges 4:4.
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Lebanon Mount
Mount Lebanon, a mountain range marking the northern border of the Promised Land (Judges 3:3). Mentioned once in Scripture, at Judges 3:3.
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Lebonah
Lebonah, a place near Shiloh in the territory of Ephraim (Judges 21:19). Mentioned once in Scripture, at Judges 21:19.
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Lehi
Lehi, a place where Samson fought against the Philistines and God provided him with water (Judges 15:9, 14, 19). Mentioned in 3 verses across 1 book, first at Judges 15:9.
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Luz
Luz, a Canaanite city that was destroyed, and another city built by a man who had betrayed the first Luz (Judges 1:26). Mentioned once in Scripture, at Judges 1:26.
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Maareh-geba
Maareh-geba, a place near Gibeah where the Israelites set an ambush against the Benjamites (Judges 20:33). Mentioned once in Scripture, at Judges 20:33.
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Mahaneh-dan
Mahaneh-dan, a place between Zorah and Eshtaol where the Spirit of the Lord began to stir Samson (Judges 13:25; 18:12). Mentioned in 2 verses across 1 book, first at Judges 13:25.
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Manahath
Manahath (Nohah), a place where some Benjamites lived after returning from the Babylonian exile (1Ch.8.6). Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Judges 20:43.
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Manoah
Manoah, Samson's father from the tribe of Dan, was visited by the Angel of the Lord who announced Samson's birth. Mentioned in 14 verses across 1 book, first at Judges 13:2.
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Maon
Maon, a city in the hill country of Judah (Joshua 15:55), home of Nabal and Abigail (1Sa.25.2). Mentioned in 5 verses across 3 books, first at Joshua 15:55.
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Megiddo
Megiddo, a strategically important city in the Jezreel Valley (Joshua 12:21; 17:11; Judges 1:27; 5:19), fortified by Solomon (1Ki.9.15), and the site of King Josiah's death (2Ki.23.29-30; 2Ch.35.22). Mentioned in 13 verses across 8 books, first at Joshua 12:21.
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Meroz
Meroz, a place cursed by the angel of the Lord for not coming to help fight against Sisera (Judges 5:23). Mentioned once in Scripture, at Judges 5:23.
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Mesopotamia
Mesopotamia, the ancient region between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, where Abraham lived before being called to Canaan (Genesis 24:10; Act.7.2) and where the Israelites were oppressed by Cushan-rishathaim (Judges 3:8, 10). Mentioned in 7 verses across 5 books, first at Genesis 24:10.
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Micah
Micah, a man from the hill country of Ephraim, set up idolatrous worship in his house, which was later adopted by the Danites. Mentioned in 19 verses across 1 book, first at Judges 17:1.
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Minnith
Minnith, an Ammonite town, was known for its wheat and was a place of defeat for the Ammonites by Jephthah. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Judges 11:33.
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Mizpah
Mizpah (Mizpeh, Ramah, Ramathaim-zophim, Arimathea), a city in Benjamin where the Israelites gathered for judgment and prayer (Judges 20:1, 3; 21:1, 5, 8; 1Sa.7.5-7, 11-12, 16; 10:17), and the hometown of Samuel (1Sa.1.19; 2:11; 7:17; 8:4; 15:34; 16:13; 19:18-23; 20:1; 25:1; 28:3) and Joseph of Arimathea (Matthew 27:57; Mrk.15.43; Luke 23:50-51; Jhn.19.38). Mentioned in 50 verses across 12 books, first at Joshua 18:26.
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Moreh
Moreh refers to a place near Shechem associated with Abraham (Gen.12.6) and a hill where Gideon camped before attacking the Midianites (Judg 7:1). Mentioned once in Scripture, at Judges 7:1.
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Nahalol
Nahalol, also called Nahalal, was a Levitical city in the territory of Zebulun. Mentioned in 3 verses across 2 books, first at Joshua 19:15.
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Ophrah
Ophrah, also known as Hapharaim, was Gideon's hometown in Manasseh and the site of important events during his time as a judge, as well as a town allotted to the tribe of Issachar. Mentioned in 6 verses across 2 books, first at Joshua 19:19.
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Oreb
Oreb was a Midianite prince who was killed by the Ephraimites during the time of Gideon. Mentioned in 4 verses across 3 books, first at Judges 7:25.
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Othniel
Othniel, Caleb's nephew, was the first judge of Israel who delivered the people from Cushan-Rishathaim. Mentioned in 6 verses across 3 books, first at Joshua 15:17.
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Peniel
Peniel, also called Penuel, was the place where Jacob wrestled with God and had his name changed to Israel. Mentioned in 6 verses across 3 books, first at Genesis 32:30.
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Pirathon
Pirathon was a town in the hill country of Ephraim, associated with the judge Abdon and two of David's mighty men, Benaiah and Hiddai. Mentioned in 5 verses across 3 books, first at Judges 12:13.
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Puah
Puah, the son of Dodo from the tribe of Issachar, who's son Tola judged Israel after Abimelech. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Judges 10:1.
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Purah
Purah was Gideon's servant who went with him to spy on the Midianite camp. Mentioned in 2 verses across 1 book, first at Judges 7:10.
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Ramah
Ramah was a town in the territory of Benjamin, often associated with significant events in Israel's history, such as the mourning of Rachel and the imprisonment of Jeremiah. Mentioned in 18 verses across 10 books, first at Joshua 18:25.
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Ramath-lehi
Ramath-lehi, meaning "hill of the jawbone," was the place where Samson killed a thousand Philistines with the jawbone of a donkey. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Judges 15:17.
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Rehob
Rehob was a Levitical city within the territory of Asher (Jos. 19:30; 21:31; 1Ch. 6:75). Mentioned in 4 verses across 3 books, first at Joshua 19:30.
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Rimmon
Rimmon was a rock where 600 Benjamite survivors fled after a battle with the other Israelite tribes (Jdg. 20:45, 47; 21:13). Mentioned in 3 verses across 1 book, first at Judges 20:45.
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Samson
Samson was an Israelite judge known for his God-given strength, which he used to fight against the Philistines. Mentioned in 38 verses across 2 books, first at Judges 13:24.
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Seirah
Seirah was the place to which Ehud escaped after killing Eglon, the king of Moab (Judg. 3:26). Mentioned once in Scripture, at Judges 3:26.
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Sela
Sela, also known as rock or Joktheel, was an Edomite stronghold captured by King Amaziah of Judah (2Ki. 14:7; 2Chr. 25:12; Isa. 16:1; 42:11; Judg. 1:36). Mentioned in 5 verses across 4 books, first at Judges 1:36.
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Shaalbim
Shaalbim, also called Shaalabbin, was a town allotted to the tribe of Dan (Josh. 19:42; Judg. 1:35) and the hometown of some of David's mighty men (2Sam. 23:32; 1Chr. 11:33). It was also a town under Solomon's administration (1Ki. 4:9). Mentioned in 5 verses across 5 books, first at Joshua 19:42.
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Shamgar
Shamgar, the son of Anath, was a judge of Israel who delivered the nation by killing 600 Philistines with an oxgoad. Mentioned in 2 verses across 1 book, first at Judges 3:31.
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Shamir
Shamir, from the hill country of Ephraim, was an Issacharite who judged Israel for 23 years (Judg. 10:1-2). Mentioned in 2 verses across 1 book, first at Judges 10:1.
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Sheshai
Sheshai, one of the Anakite giants, was defeated by Caleb during the conquest of Canaan. Mentioned in 3 verses across 3 books, first at Numbers 13:22.
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Sisera
Sisera was the commander of the Canaanite army who was defeated by the Israelites under the leadership of Deborah and Barak. Mentioned in 17 verses across 3 books, first at Judges 4:2.
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Sorek Valley
Sorek Valley, the place where Delilah lived and where Samson's downfall began (Judg. 16:4). Mentioned once in Scripture, at Judges 16:4.
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Succoth
Succoth, a city in Canaan allocated to the tribe of Gad, later the site of Solomon's bronze works (Gen. 33:17; Josh. 13:27; 1Kgs. 7:46). Mentioned in 12 verses across 6 books, first at Genesis 33:17.
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Syria
Syria, an ancient region north of Israel, often engaged in conflicts with Israel and Judah (1Kgs. 20:1; 2Kgs. 13:3). Mentioned in 116 verses across 15 books, first at Judges 10:6.
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Taanach
Taanach, a Canaanite city allotted to the tribe of Manasseh, later designated as a Levitical city (Josh. 12:21; 17:11; 21:25). Mentioned in 8 verses across 4 books, first at Joshua 12:21.
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Tabbath
Tabbath, a place near the Jordan River where the Midianites fled after being defeated by Gideon (Judg. 7:22). Mentioned once in Scripture, at Judges 7:22.
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Tabor Mount
Mount Tabor, a mountain in Israel, known for the gathering of Deborah and Barak's forces and their victory over Sisera (Judg. 4:6, 12, 14). Mentioned in 8 verses across 5 books, first at Joshua 19:22.
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Talmai
Talmai was one of the Anakim kings of Hebron defeated by Caleb and the men of Judah. Mentioned in 3 verses across 3 books, first at Numbers 13:22.
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Thebez
Thebez, a Canaanite city where Abimelech was fatally wounded by a millstone thrown by a woman (Judg. 9:50-54; 2Sam. 11:21). Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Judges 9:50.
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Timnath-heres
Timnath-heres (or Timnath-serah), a town in the hill country of Ephraim, allotted to Joshua, where he was buried (Josh. 19:50; 24:30; Judg. 2:9). Mentioned in 3 verses across 2 books, first at Joshua 19:50.
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Tob
Tob (or Ish-tob), a region east of the Jordan River where Jephthah fled and later recruited mercenaries to fight the Ammonites (Judg. 11:3, 5; 2Sam. 10:6, 8). Mentioned in 4 verses across 2 books, first at Judges 11:3.
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Tola
Tola, the son of Puah, was a judge of Israel who ruled for 23 years after Abimelech's death. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Judges 10:1.
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Zaanannim
Zaanannim, a place near Kedesh in Naphtali, associated with the Kenites and mentioned in connection with the story of Deborah and Barak (Josh. 19:33; Judg. 4:11). Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Joshua 19:33.
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Zalmunna
Zalmunna was a Midianite king who was defeated and killed by Gideon during the time of the judges. Mentioned in 9 verses across 2 books, first at Judges 8:5.
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Zarethan
Zarethan, a place near Adam and the Jordan River, mentioned in connection with Israel's crossing and the casting of bronze implements for Solomon's Temple (Josh. 3:16; 1Kgs. 4:12; 7:46; 2Chr. 4:17; Judg. 7:22). Mentioned in 5 verses across 4 books, first at Joshua 3:16.
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Zebah
Zebah was a Midianite king who, along with Zalmunna, was defeated and killed by Gideon during the time of the judges. Mentioned in 9 verses across 2 books, first at Judges 8:5.
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Zebul
Zebul was the governor of Shechem who served under Abimelech, the son of Gideon, during his reign as king. Mentioned in 5 verses across 1 book, first at Judges 9:28.
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Zeeb
Zeeb, a prince of Midian, was captured and killed by the Ephraimites during Gideon's victory over the Midianites. Mentioned in 3 verses across 2 books, first at Judges 7:25.
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Zorah
Zorah was a town in the Shephelah region, originally allotted to Judah and later to Dan, and was the hometown of Samson . Mentioned in 10 verses across 4 books, first at Joshua 15:33.
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