New International Version and did not remember the LORD their God, who had rescued them from the hands of all their enemies on every side. New Living Translation They forgot the LORD their God, who had rescued them from all their enemies surrounding them. English Standard Version And the people of Israel did not remember the LORD their God, who had delivered them from the hand of all their enemies on every side, Berean Standard Bible The Israelites failed to remember the LORD their God who had delivered them from the hands of all their enemies on every side. Berean Literal Bible And the sons of Israel did not remember YHWH their God, who had delivered them from the hands of all their enemies on every side, King James Bible And the children of Israel remembered not the LORD their God, who had delivered them out of the hands of all their enemies on every side: New King James Version Thus the children of Israel did not remember the LORD their God, who had delivered them from the hands of all their enemies on every side; New American Standard Bible So the sons of Israel did not remember the LORD their God, who had saved them from the hands of all their enemies on every side; NASB 1995 Thus the sons of Israel did not remember the LORD their God, who had delivered them from the hands of all their enemies on every side; NASB 1977 Thus the sons of Israel did not remember the LORD their God, who had delivered them from the hands of all their enemies on every side; Legacy Standard Bible Thus the sons of Israel did not remember Yahweh their God, who had delivered them from the hands of all their enemies on every side; Amplified Bible And the Israelites did not remember the LORD their God, who had rescued them from the hand of all their enemies on every side; Berean Annotated Bible The Israelites (God prevails) failed to remember the LORD their God {YHWH Elohehem} who had delivered them from the hands of all their enemies on every side. Christian Standard Bible The Israelites did not remember the LORD their God who had rescued them from the hand of the enemies around them. Holman Christian Standard Bible The Israelites did not remember the LORD their God who had delivered them from the power of the enemies around them. American Standard Version And the children of Israel remembered not Jehovah their God, who had delivered them out of the hand of all their enemies on every side; Contemporary English Version The Israelites forgot that the LORD was their God, and that he had rescued them from the enemies who lived around them. English Revised Version And the children of Israel remembered not the LORD their God, who had delivered them out of the hand of all their enemies on every side: GOD'S WORD® Translation The Israelites did not remember the LORD their God, who had rescued them from all the enemies around them. Good News Translation and no longer served the LORD their God, who had saved them from all their enemies around them. International Standard Version The Israelis did not remember the LORD their God, who continually delivered them from the domination of their enemies who surrounded them on every side. NET Bible The Israelites did not remain true to the LORD their God, who had delivered them from all the enemies who lived around them. New Heart English Bible The children of Israel did not remember the LORD their God, who had delivered them out of the hand of all their enemies on every side; Webster's Bible Translation And the children of Israel remembered not the LORD their God, who had delivered them from the hands of all their enemies on every side: Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThe Israelites failed to remember the LORD their God who had delivered them from the hands of all their enemies on every side. World English Bible The children of Israel didn’t remember Yahweh their God, who had delivered them out of the hand of all their enemies on every side; Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand the sons of Israel have not remembered their God YHWH, who is delivering them out of the hand of all their surrounding enemies, Berean Literal Bible And the sons of Israel did not remember YHWH their God, who had delivered them from the hands of all their enemies on every side, Young's Literal Translation and the sons of Israel have not remembered Jehovah their God, who is delivering them out of the hand of all their enemies round about, Smith's Literal Translation And the sons of Israel did not remember Jehovah their God, delivering them out of the hand of all their enemies from round about. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd they remembered not the Lord their God, who delivered them out of the hands of all their enemies round about: Catholic Public Domain Version And they did not remember the Lord their God, who rescued them from the hands of all their enemies on all sides. New American Bible The Israelites did not remember the LORD, their God, who had delivered them from the power of their enemies all around them. New Revised Standard Version The Israelites did not remember the LORD their God, who had rescued them from the hand of all their enemies on every side; Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd the children of Israel did not remember the LORD their God, who had delivered them from the hand of all their enemies on every side; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And the children of Israel did not remember LORD JEHOVAH their God who saved them from all of their enemies who were in their surroundings OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And the children of Israel remembered not the LORD their God, who had delivered them out of the hand of all their enemies on every side; Brenton Septuagint Translation And the children of Israel remembered not the Lord their God who had delivered them out of the hand of all that afflicted them round about. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Gideon's Death…33And as soon as Gideon was dead, the Israelites turned and prostituted themselves with the Baals, and they set up Baal-berith as their god. 34The Israelites failed to remember the LORD their God who had delivered them from the hands of all their enemies on every side. 35They did not show kindness to the house of Jerubbaal (that is, Gideon) for all the good things he had done for Israel.… Cross References The Israelites failed to remember Deuteronomy 8:11 Be careful not to forget the LORD your God by failing to keep His commandments and ordinances and statutes, which I am giving you this day. Psalm 106:13 Yet they soon forgot His works and failed to wait for His counsel. Psalm 78:11 They forgot what He had done, the wonders He had shown them. the LORD their God 2 Kings 17:7 All this happened because the people of Israel had sinned against the LORD their God, who had brought them out of the land of Egypt from under the hand of Pharaoh king of Egypt. They had worshiped other gods 2 Chronicles 34:33 And Josiah removed all the abominations from all the lands belonging to the Israelites, and he required everyone in Israel to serve the LORD their God. Throughout his reign they did not turn aside from following the LORD, the God of their fathers. Joshua 24:24 So the people said to Joshua, “We will serve the LORD our God and obey His voice.” who had delivered them 1 Samuel 10:18 and said to the Israelites, “This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: ‘I brought Israel up out of Egypt, and I rescued you from the hands of the Egyptians and of all the kingdoms that oppressed you.’ Deuteronomy 7:8 But because the LORD loved you and kept the oath He swore to your fathers, He brought you out with a mighty hand and redeemed you from the house of slavery, from the hand of Pharaoh king of Egypt. Exodus 6:6 Therefore tell the Israelites: ‘I am the LORD, and I will bring you out from under the yoke of the Egyptians and deliver you from their bondage. I will redeem you with an outstretched arm and with mighty acts of judgment. from the hands of all their enemies 1 Samuel 12:11 So the LORD sent Jerubbaal, Barak, Jephthah, and Samuel, and He delivered you from the hands of your enemies on every side, and you dwelt securely. Luke 1:74 deliverance from hostile hands, that we may serve Him without fear, 2 Chronicles 32:22 So the LORD saved Hezekiah and the people of Jerusalem from the hands of King Sennacherib of Assyria and all others, and He gave them rest on every side. on every side. 1 Chronicles 22:18 “Is not the LORD your God with you, and has He not granted you rest on every side? For He has given the inhabitants of the land into my hand, and the land has been subdued before the LORD and His people. Joshua 21:44 And the LORD gave them rest on every side, just as He had sworn to their fathers. None of their enemies could stand against them, for the LORD delivered all their enemies into their hand. 1 Kings 5:4 But now the LORD my God has given me rest on every side, and there is no adversary or crisis. Deuteronomy 32:18 You ignored the Rock who brought you forth; you forgot the God who gave you birth. Treasury of Scripture And the children of Israel remembered not the LORD their God, who had delivered them out of the hands of all their enemies on every side: remembered Psalm 78:11,42 And forgat his works, and his wonders that he had shewed them… Psalm 106:18,21 And a fire was kindled in their company; the flame burned up the wicked… Ecclesiastes 12:1 Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth, while the evil days come not, nor the years draw nigh, when thou shalt say, I have no pleasure in them; Jump to Previous Children Delivered Delivering Enemies Hand Hands Haters Israel Minds Remember Remembered Rescued Round Saviour SideJump to Next Children Delivered Delivering Enemies Hand Hands Haters Israel Minds Remember Remembered Rescued Round Saviour SideJudges 8 1. Gideon pacifies the Ephraimites4. Succoth and Penuel refuse to deliver Gideon's army 10. Zebah and Zalmunna are taken 13. Succoth and Penuel are destroyed 17. Gideon revenges his brothers's death on Zebah and Zalmunna 22. He refuses government 24. His ephod the cause of idolatry 28. Midian subdued 29. Gideon's children, and death 33. The Israelites' idolatry and ingratitude The Israelites failed to remember Gideon’s death revealed Israel’s persistent pattern of abandoning grateful obedience after God granted relief. Remembering God required covenant faithfulness, not mere recollection of past events. Deu 8:11 Be careful not to forget the LORD your God… the LORD their God Yahweh had claimed Israel as His own people, redeemed them from Egypt, and given them the land. Their turning to Baal-Berith was therefore a rejection of the God who had faithfully bound Himself to them. 2Ki 17:7 All this happened because the people of Israel had sinned… who had delivered them God had repeatedly raised up judges to rescue Israel when surrounding nations oppressed them. The recent defeat of Midian through Gideon’s small army had displayed that salvation came by the Lord’s power rather than Israel’s strength. 1Sa 10:18 This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says:… from the hands of all their enemies Israel’s enemies included the Canaanites, Moabites, Midianites, Ammonites, and Philistines. Every rescue testified to God’s mercy toward a people who repeatedly deserved judgment. 1Sa 12:11 So the LORD sent Jerubbaal, Barak, Jephthah, and Samuel… on every side. The Lord’s protection had been comprehensive, yet Israel treated peace as an occasion for idolatry rather than renewed devotion. Forgetting God’s deliverance led quickly to spiritual ruin and injustice toward Gideon’s household. 1Ch 22:18 For He has given the inhabitants of the land into my hand.… Persons / Places / Events 1. Gideon (Jerubbaal)A judge of Israel who led the Israelites to victory over the Midianites with God's guidance. His leadership is central to the events leading up to Judges 8:34. 2. Israelites The people of God who repeatedly fell into cycles of sin, oppression, repentance, and deliverance throughout the Book of Judges. 3. Midianites The oppressors of Israel during Gideon's time, whom God delivered into Gideon's hands. 4. The LORD (Yahweh) The covenant God of Israel, who delivered them from their enemies and expected their faithfulness in return. 5. The Land of Canaan The promised land where these events took place, a land given to the Israelites by God, yet filled with challenges and temptations. Teaching Points The Danger of ForgetfulnessForgetting God's past deliverances leads to spiritual decline and disobedience. The Importance of Remembrance Regularly recalling God's faithfulness strengthens our faith and commitment to Him. The Cycle of Sin and Deliverance Recognize the patterns of sin in our lives and seek God's deliverance and guidance. Faithfulness to God Our response to God's deliverance should be ongoing faithfulness and obedience. The Role of Leadership Godly leaders, like Gideon, play a crucial role in guiding people back to God, but ultimately, each person is responsible for their relationship with God. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Judges 8:34?2. How did Israel's forgetfulness of God lead to their spiritual decline in Judges 8:34? 3. What practical steps can we take to remember God's works in our lives? 4. How does Judges 8:34 connect with Deuteronomy 6:12 about remembering the Lord? 5. In what ways can we ensure our community remains faithful to God's covenant today? 6. How can personal testimonies help prevent spiritual forgetfulness as seen in Judges 8:34? 7. Why did the Israelites forget the LORD in Judges 8:34 after Gideon's death? 8. How does Judges 8:34 reflect human tendency to forget divine intervention? 9. What historical context led to Israel's forgetfulness in Judges 8:34? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Judges 8? What Does Judges 8:34 Mean The IsraelitesThe narrative zooms in on the covenant people— “the Israelites.” Their very name (“he strives with God,” Genesis 32:28) reminds us of a relationship formed by God’s initiative. Yet Judges repeatedly records a cycle in which these same people: • receive grace (Judges 2:16) • grow complacent (2:17) • fall into idolatry (2:19) This verse signals another turn of that sorrowful wheel, echoing earlier warnings in Deuteronomy 7:6 and Exodus 19:5 that Israel’s identity is inseparable from loyalty to the LORD. Failed to remember The statement “failed to remember” exposes the heart issue. Forgetting is never mere mental lapse; it is covenant breach (Deuteronomy 6:12; Psalm 106:21; Hosea 13:6). Consequences of such forgetfulness: • loss of gratitude, leading to self-reliance (Deuteronomy 8:11-14) • moral drift toward surrounding cultures (Judges 8:33) • forfeiture of blessings tied to obedience (Deuteronomy 30:17-18) The LORD their God The Hebrew text underscores the personal, covenant name—YHWH—joined to “their God.” He is not a regional deity but the One who bound Himself to them by oath (Exodus 34:6-7; Deuteronomy 5:6). The phrase re-centers the verse on His unwavering character even while His people waiver. Who had delivered them Past victories are recited to stir present faith. Gideon’s triumph over Midian (Judges 7:7-22) was unmistakably God’s work—“The LORD said to Gideon, ‘I will save you with the three hundred men’ ” (7:7). The pattern matches other rescues: David from Goliath (1 Samuel 17:37) and Israel from Egypt (Exodus 14:30). From the hands of all their enemies “Hands” evokes power and oppression. God had broken every grip—Canaanite, Midianite, Ammonite—just as He promised in Deuteronomy 12:10 and fulfilled in Joshua 21:44. The plural “enemies” stresses that no threat lay outside His sovereign reach (Psalm 18:17). On every side Total security surrounded the nation (2 Samuel 7:1; 2 Chronicles 15:15). Safety “on every side” should have stirred wholehearted worship, yet comfort often bred compromise. The phrase is a sober reminder that prosperity tests allegiance as surely as hardship does (Proverbs 30:8-9). Summary Judges 8:34 indicts Israel for spiritual amnesia. Though the LORD had secured them completely, they shrugged off His past mercies and severed the link between memory and obedience. The verse warns every generation: deliverance forgotten becomes devotion forsaken. Remembering God’s faithful acts fuels present faithfulness, anchoring hearts to the Deliverer who still surrounds His people on every side. (34) Remembered not the Lord their God.—According to Judges 9:46, they looked on Baal as their Elohim, and forgot that Jehovah was the one God. There was always this tendency to syncretism, as a half-way step towards idolatry. Zephaniah (Judges 1:5) mentions them “that swear by the Lord, and that swear by Malcham” (i.e., Moloch), and the Samaritans “feared the Lord and served their own gods” (2Kings 17:33).Hebrew The Israelitesבְּנֵ֣י (bə·nê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1121: A son failed וְלֹ֤א (wə·lō) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no to remember זָֽכְרוּ֙ (zā·ḵə·rū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 2142: To mark, to remember, to mention, to be male the LORD יְהוָ֖ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel their God אֱלֹהֵיהֶ֑ם (’ĕ·lō·hê·hem) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative who had delivered הַמַּצִּ֥יל (ham·maṣ·ṣîl) Article | Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 5337: To strip, plunder, deliver oneself, be delivered, snatch away, deliver them אוֹתָ֛ם (’ō·w·ṯām) Direct object marker | third person masculine plural Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case from the hands מִיַּ֥ד (mî·yaḏ) Preposition-m | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 3027: A hand of all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every their enemies אֹיְבֵיהֶ֖ם (’ō·yə·ḇê·hem) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 341: Hating, an adversary on every side. מִסָּבִֽיב׃ (mis·sā·ḇîḇ) Preposition-m | Adverb Strong's 5439: A circle, neighbour, environs, around Additonal Resources Judges 8:34 Blue Letter BibleJudges 8:34 Bible Gateway Judges 8:34 Bible.com Judges 8:34 NIV |
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