Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version He had forty sons and thirty grandsons, who rode on seventy donkeys. He led Israel eight years. New Living Translation He had forty sons and thirty grandsons, who rode on seventy donkeys. He judged Israel for eight years. English Standard Version He had forty sons and thirty grandsons, who rode on seventy donkeys, and he judged Israel eight years. Berean Standard Bible He had forty sons and thirty grandsons, who rode on seventy donkeys. And he judged Israel eight years. King James Bible And he had forty sons and thirty nephews, that rode on threescore and ten ass colts: and he judged Israel eight years. New King James Version He had forty sons and thirty grandsons, who rode on seventy young donkeys. He judged Israel eight years. New American Standard Bible He had forty sons and thirty grandsons who rode on seventy donkeys; and he judged Israel for eight years. NASB 1995 He had forty sons and thirty grandsons who rode on seventy donkeys; and he judged Israel eight years. NASB 1977 And he had forty sons and thirty grandsons who rode on seventy donkeys; and he judged Israel eight years. Legacy Standard Bible And he had forty sons and thirty grandsons who rode on seventy donkeys; and he judged Israel eight years. Amplified Bible He had forty sons and thirty grandsons who rode on seventy donkeys; and he judged Israel for eight years. Christian Standard Bible He had forty sons and thirty grandsons, who rode on seventy donkeys. Abdon judged Israel eight years, Holman Christian Standard Bible He had 40 sons and 30 grandsons, who rode on 70 donkeys. Abdon judged Israel eight years, American Standard Version And he had forty sons and thirty sons' sons, that rode on threescore and ten ass colts: and he judged Israel eight years. English Revised Version And he had forty sons and thirty sons' sons, that rode on threescore and ten ass colts: and he judged Israel eight years. GOD'S WORD® Translation He had 40 sons and 30 grandsons who rode on 70 donkeys. He judged Israel for eight years. Good News Translation He had forty sons and thirty grandsons, who rode on seventy donkeys. Abdon led Israel for eight years, International Standard Version He had 40 sons and 30 grandsons who rode on 70 donkeys. He governed Israel for eight years. NET Bible He had forty sons and thirty grandsons who rode on seventy donkeys. He led Israel for eight years. New Heart English Bible He had forty sons and thirty grandsons who rode on seventy donkey colts. And he judged Israel eight years. Webster's Bible Translation And he had forty sons and thirty nephews, that rode on seventy ass colts: and he judged Israel eight years. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleHe had forty sons and thirty grandsons, who rode on seventy donkeys. And he judged Israel eight years. World English Bible He had forty sons and thirty sons’ sons who rode on seventy donkey colts. He judged Israel eight years. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand he has forty sons, and thirty grandsons, riding on seventy donkey-colts, and he judges Israel [for] eight years. Young's Literal Translation and he hath forty sons, and thirty grandsons, riding on seventy ass-colts, and he judgeth Israel eight years. Smith's Literal Translation And there will be to him forty sons and thirty sons' sons riding upon seventy young asses: and he will judge Israel eight years. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd he had forty sons, and of them thirty grandsons, mounted upon seventy ass colts, and he judged Israel eight years: Catholic Public Domain Version And he had forty sons, and from them thirty grandsons, all riding upon seventy young donkeys. And he judged Israel for eight years. New American Bible He had forty sons and thirty grandsons, who rode on seventy donkeys. He judged Israel for eight years. New Revised Standard Version He had forty sons and thirty grandsons, who rode on seventy donkeys; he judged Israel eight years. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd he had forty sons and thirty grandsons, who rode on seventy ass colts; and he judged Israel eight years. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And he had forty sons, and thirty grandsons, and they were riders on seventy colts, and he judged Israel eight years OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And he had forty sons and thirty sons' sons, that rode on threescore and ten ass colts; and he judged Israel eight years. Brenton Septuagint Translation And he had forty sons, and thirty grandsons, that rode upon seventy colts: and he judged Israel eight years. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Ibzan, Elon, and Abdon…13After Elon, Abdon son of Hillel, from Pirathon, judged Israel. 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.… Cross References Genesis 25:24-26 When her time came to give birth, there were indeed twins in her womb. / The first one came out red, covered with hair like a fur coat; so they named him Esau. / After this, his brother came out grasping Esau’s heel; so he was named Jacob. And Isaac was sixty years old when the twins were born. Genesis 30:20-24 “God has given me a good gift,” she said. “This time my husband will honor me, because I have borne him six sons.” And she named him Zebulun. / After that, Leah gave birth to a daughter and named her Dinah. / Then God remembered Rachel. He listened to her and opened her womb, ... Genesis 35:22-26 While Israel was living in that region, Reuben went in and slept with his father’s concubine Bilhah, and Israel heard about it. Jacob had twelve sons: / The sons of Leah were Reuben the firstborn of Jacob, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, and Zebulun. / The sons of Rachel were Joseph and Benjamin. ... Genesis 46:8-27 Now these are the names of the sons of Israel (Jacob and his descendants) who went to Egypt: Reuben, Jacob’s firstborn. / The sons of Reuben: Hanoch, Pallu, Hezron, and Carmi. / The sons of Simeon: Jemuel, Jamin, Ohad, Jachin, Zohar, and Shaul the son of a Canaanite woman. ... Exodus 1:1-5 These are the names of the sons of Israel who went to Egypt with Jacob, each with his family: / Reuben, Simeon, Levi, and Judah; / Issachar, Zebulun, and Benjamin; ... Numbers 26:28-34 The descendants of Joseph included the clans of Manasseh and Ephraim. / These were the descendants of Manasseh: The Machirite clan from Machir, the father of Gilead, and the Gileadite clan from Gilead. / These were the descendants of Gilead: the Iezerite clan from Iezer, the Helekite clan from Helek, ... Deuteronomy 33:13-17 Concerning Joseph he said: “May his land be blessed by the LORD with the precious dew from heaven above and the deep waters that lie beneath, / with the bountiful harvest from the sun and the abundant yield of the seasons, / with the best of the ancient mountains and the bounty of the everlasting hills, ... 1 Samuel 1:1-2 Now there was a man named Elkanah who was from Ramathaim-zophim in the hill country of Ephraim. He was the son of Jeroham, the son of Elihu, the son of Tohu, the son of Zuph, an Ephraimite. / He had two wives, one named Hannah and the other Peninnah. And Peninnah had children, but Hannah had none. 1 Chronicles 7:14-19 The descendants of Manasseh: Asriel through his Aramean concubine. She also gave birth to Machir the father of Gilead. / Machir took a wife from among the Huppites and Shuppites. The name of his sister was Maacah. Another descendant was named Zelophehad, who had only daughters. / Machir’s wife Maacah gave birth to a son, and she named him Peresh. His brother was named Sheresh, and his sons were Ulam and Rekem. ... 1 Chronicles 8:1-7 Benjamin was the father of Bela his firstborn, Ashbel the second, Aharah the third, / Nohah the fourth, and Rapha the fifth. / The sons of Bela: Addar, Gera, Abihud, ... 1 Chronicles 12:30-31 From Ephraim: 20,800 mighty men of valor, famous among their own clans. / From the half-tribe of Manasseh: 18,000 designated by name to come and make David king. 1 Chronicles 27:20-22 over the Ephraimites was Hoshea son of Azaziah; over one of the half-tribes of Manasseh was Joel son of Pedaiah; / over the half-tribe of Manasseh in Gilead was Iddo son of Zechariah; over Benjamin was Jaasiel son of Abner; / and over Dan was Azarel son of Jeroham. These were the leaders of the tribes of Israel. Matthew 1:2-3 Abraham was the father of Isaac, Isaac the father of Jacob, and Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers. / Judah was the father of Perez and Zerah by Tamar, Perez the father of Hezron, and Hezron the father of Ram. Luke 3:23-34 Jesus Himself was about thirty years old when He began His ministry. He was regarded as the son of Joseph, the son of Heli, / the son of Matthat, the son of Levi, the son of Melchi, the son of Jannai, the son of Joseph, / the son of Mattathias, the son of Amos, the son of Nahum, the son of Esli, the son of Naggai, ... John 4:5-6 So He came to a town of Samaria called Sychar, near the plot of ground that Jacob had given to his son Joseph. / Since Jacob’s well was there, Jesus, weary from His journey, sat down by the well. It was about the sixth hour. Treasury of Scripture And he had forty sons and thirty nephews, that rode on three score and ten ass colts: and he judged Israel eight years. nephews. Judges 5:10 Speak, ye that ride on white asses, ye that sit in judgment, and walk by the way. Judges 10:4 And he had thirty sons that rode on thirty ass colts, and they had thirty cities, which are called Havothjair unto this day, which are in the land of Gilead. Jump to Previous Ass Ass-Colts Asses Colts Donkey Donkeys Eight Israel Judge Judged Judgeth Led Nephews Riding Rode Seventy Ten Thirty Threescore YoungJump to Next Ass Ass-Colts Asses Colts Donkey Donkeys Eight Israel Judge Judged Judgeth Led Nephews Riding Rode Seventy Ten Thirty Threescore YoungJudges 12 1. The Ephraimites, quarrelling with Jephthah, are slain by the Gileadites7. Jephthah dies 8. Ibzan, who had thirty sons, and thirty daughters 11. and Elon 13. and Abdon, who had forty sons, and thirty nephews, judge Israel He had forty sons and thirty grandsons This phrase highlights the large family of the judge, which was a sign of wealth and status in ancient Israelite culture. Having many sons was often seen as a blessing from God (Psalm 127:3-5). The number of sons and grandsons suggests a significant household, indicating prosperity and influence. This large family could also imply a strong political alliance, as family members often held positions of power or influence. who rode on seventy donkeys And he judged Israel eight years Persons / Places / Events 1. AbdonThe central figure in this verse, Abdon was a judge of Israel. His leadership is noted for the prosperity and peace during his tenure. 2. Sons and Grandsons Abdon had forty sons and thirty grandsons, indicating a large and influential family. Their ability to ride on donkeys suggests wealth and status. 3. Donkeys In ancient Israel, donkeys were a symbol of wealth and status. The mention of seventy donkeys highlights the prosperity during Abdon's judgeship. 4. Israel The nation that Abdon judged for eight years. This period was marked by relative peace and stability. 5. Judgeship Abdon's role as a judge involved leadership, governance, and maintaining justice in Israel. Teaching Points Prosperity and LeadershipAbdon's large family and their wealth symbolize the blessings that can accompany righteous leadership. Reflect on how godly leadership can lead to prosperity and peace in communities. Legacy and Influence Abdon's sons and grandsons riding on donkeys suggest a legacy of influence. Consider the importance of leaving a godly legacy for future generations. Symbols of Status The donkeys represent status and wealth. Reflect on how material wealth should be used to serve God's purposes rather than personal gain. Duration of Leadership Abdon judged Israel for eight years, a relatively short period. Discuss the impact of leadership, regardless of its duration, and how it can be used to honor God. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Judges 12Judges 12:8-15 - Why are Ibzan, Elon, and Abdon mentioned with so few details, making it difficult to verify their historicity? (2 Samuel 16:1-4) Why would David immediately trust Ziba's accusation and grant him all of Mephibosheth's property without further investigation? Is Jonathan's lineage in Judges 18:30 (identified as Moses' descendant in some translations) consistent with known genealogies, or does it present contradictions? Who were Tola, Jair, Ibzan, Elon, and Abdon?(14) Thirty nephews.--The Hebrew has "sons of sons" (beni bhanim), and the word nephews in our version always means "grandsons" (nepoles), e.g., in Job 18:19, Isaiah 14:22, 1Timothy 5:4, as in old English generally; similarly nieces means "granddaughters" in Wiclif's Bible (Genesis 31:43, &c). "The Emperor Augustus . . . saw ere he died the nephew of his niece, that is to say, his progenie to the fourth degree of lineal descent" (Holland's Pliny, vii. 13; Bible Word Book). That rode on threescore and ten ass colts.--Riding on asses' foals in trappings of state implies that they were all wealthy and distinguished persons (Judges 10:4)--perhaps, like the Turkish pennon on the horsetail, that they commanded a division (Ewald, 2:38, 39). Again the LXX. euphemise the ass-colts into the grand and poetic word p?lous. Josephus says that Abdon used to ride in state with his seventy sons and grandsons, "who were all very skilful in riding horses." . . . Verse 14. - Nephews. Rather, grandsons. Hebrew, son's son. The number of his family, and their being all mounted on asses, are indications of his wealth and state (see above, Judges 8:30; Judges 10:4), and perhaps also of peaceful and prosperous times.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew He hadוַיְהִי־ (way·hî-) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be forty אַרְבָּעִ֣ים (’ar·bā·‘îm) Number - common plural Strong's 705: Forty sons בָּנִ֗ים (bā·nîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 1121: A son and thirty וּשְׁלֹשִׁים֙ (ū·šə·lō·šîm) Conjunctive waw | Number - common plural Strong's 7970: Thirty, thirtieth grandsons, בְּנֵ֣י (bə·nê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1121: A son who rode רֹכְבִ֖ים (rō·ḵə·ḇîm) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural Strong's 7392: To ride, to place upon, to despatch on עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against seventy שִׁבְעִ֣ים (šiḇ·‘îm) Number - common plural Strong's 7657: Seventy (a cardinal number) donkeys. עֲיָרִ֑ם (‘ă·yā·rim) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 5895: A young ass, an ass-colt And he judged וַיִּשְׁפֹּ֥ט (way·yiš·pōṭ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 8199: To judge, pronounce sentence, to vindicate, punish, to govern, to litigate Israel יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc eight שְׁמֹנֶ֥ה (šə·mō·neh) Number - feminine singular Strong's 8083: A cardinal number, eight, eighth years. שָׁנִֽים׃ (šā·nîm) Noun - feminine plural Strong's 8141: A year Links Judges 12:14 NIVJudges 12:14 NLT Judges 12:14 ESV Judges 12:14 NASB Judges 12:14 KJV Judges 12:14 BibleApps.com Judges 12:14 Biblia Paralela Judges 12:14 Chinese Bible Judges 12:14 French Bible Judges 12:14 Catholic Bible OT History: Judges 12:14 He had forty sons and thirty sons' (Jd Judg. 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