Translations
Modern
He had thirty sons, as well as thirty daughters whom he gave in marriage to men outside his clan; and for his sons he brought back thirty wives from elsewhere. Ibzan judged Israel seven years.
Traditional
And he had thirty sons, and thirty daughters, whom he sent abroad, and took in thirty daughters from abroad for his sons. And he judged Israel seven years.
Literal
And he had thirty sons, and thirty daughters he gave in marriage to outsiders, and thirty daughters he brought in for his sons from outside. And He judged Israel seven years.
Latin
…qui habuit triginta filios, et totidem filias, quas emittens foras, maritis dedit, et ejusdem numeri filiis suis accepit uxores, introducens in domum suam. Qui septem annis judicavit Israël:
Original
Hebrew
English
He had thirty sons, as well as thirty daughters whom he gave in marriage to men outside his clan; and for his sons he brought back thirty wives from elsewhere. Ibzan judged Israel seven years.
Notes
The account continues with these lesser judges (see study note on Judges 10:1–5).
Theme notes and profiles
Events
People
Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes
Glossary
Topics
Ibzan: A Bethlehemite, and a Judge (Hero) of Israel Israel: Under the Judges: Led by Ibzan for Seven Years Judge: Ibzan