Judges 2:16
Translations
King James Version (KJV)
Nevertheless the LORD raised up judges, which delivered them out of the hand of those that spoiled them.
American King James Version (AKJV)
Nevertheless the LORD raised up judges, which delivered them out of the hand of those that spoiled them.
American Standard Version (ASV)
And Jehovah raised up judges, who saved them out of the hand of those that despoiled them.
Basic English Translation (BBE)
Then the Lord gave them judges, as their saviours from the hands of those who were cruel to them.
Webster's Revision
Nevertheless the LORD raised up judges, who delivered them out of the hand of those that spoiled them.
World English Bible
Yahweh raised up judges, who saved them out of the hand of those who despoiled them.
English Revised Version (ERV)
And the LORD raised up judges, which saved them out of the hand of those that spoiled them.
Clarke's Judges 2:16 Bible Commentary
The Lord raised up judges - That is, leaders, generals, and governors, raised up by an especial appointment of the Lord, to deliver them from, and avenge them on, their adversaries. See the preface.
Barnes's Judges 2:16 Bible Commentary
Nevertheless - (rather "and") the Lord raised up judges This is the first introduction of the term judge, which gives its name to the book. (See the introduction to the Book of Judges.)
Wesley's Judges 2:16 Bible Commentary
2:16 Raised up - By inward inspiration and excitation of their hearts, and by outward designation testified by some extra - ordinary action.judges - Supreme magistrates, whose office it was, under God, and by his particular direction, to govern the commonwealth of Israel by God's laws, and to protect and save them from their enemies, to preserve and purge religion, and to maintain the liberties of the people against all oppressors.