Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The Ammonites also crossed the Jordan to fight against Judah, Benjamin and Ephraim; Israel was in great distress. New Living Translation The Ammonites also crossed to the west side of the Jordan and attacked Judah, Benjamin, and Ephraim. The Israelites were in great distress. English Standard Version And the Ammonites crossed the Jordan to fight also against Judah and against Benjamin and against the house of Ephraim, so that Israel was severely distressed. Berean Standard Bible The Ammonites also crossed the Jordan to fight against Judah, Benjamin, and the house of Ephraim, and Israel was in deep distress. Berean Literal Bible And the sons of Ammon passed over the Jordan to fight also against Judah, and against Benjamin, and against the house of Ephraim. And Israel was greatly distressed. King James Bible Moreover the children of Ammon passed over Jordan to fight also against Judah, and against Benjamin, and against the house of Ephraim; so that Israel was sore distressed. New King James Version Moreover the people of Ammon crossed over the Jordan to fight against Judah also, against Benjamin, and against the house of Ephraim, so that Israel was severely distressed. New American Standard Bible And the sons of Ammon crossed the Jordan to fight also against Judah, Benjamin, and the house of Ephraim, so that Israel was in great difficulty. NASB 1995 The sons of Ammon crossed the Jordan to fight also against Judah, Benjamin, and the house of Ephraim, so that Israel was greatly distressed. NASB 1977 And the sons of Ammon crossed the Jordan to fight also against Judah, Benjamin, and the house of Ephraim, so that Israel was greatly distressed. Legacy Standard Bible Then the sons of Ammon crossed the Jordan to fight also against Judah, Benjamin, and the house of Ephraim, so that Israel was greatly distressed. Amplified Bible The Ammonites crossed the Jordan to fight against Judah, Benjamin, and the house of Ephraim, so that Israel was greatly distressed. Berean Annotated Bible The Ammonites (tribal) also crossed the Jordan (flowing down) to fight against Judah (praised), Benjamin (son of the right hand), and the house of Ephraim (doubly fruitful), and Israel (he wrestles with God) was in deep distress. Christian Standard Bible The Ammonites also crossed the Jordan to fight against Judah, Benjamin, and the house of Ephraim. Israel was greatly oppressed, Holman Christian Standard Bible The Ammonites also crossed the Jordan to fight against Judah, Benjamin, and the house of Ephraim. Israel was greatly oppressed, American Standard Version And the children of Ammon passed over the Jordan to fight also against Judah, and against Benjamin, and against the house of Ephraim; so that Israel was sore distressed. Contemporary English Version Then the Ammonites began crossing the Jordan and attacking the tribes of Judah, Benjamin, and Ephraim. Life was miserable for the Israelites. English Revised Version And the children of Ammon passed over Jordan to fight also against Judah, and against Benjamin, and against the house of Ephraim; so that Israel was sore distressed. GOD'S WORD® Translation Ammon also crossed the Jordan River to fight the tribes of Judah, Benjamin, and Ephraim. So Israel suffered a great deal. Good News Translation The Ammonites even crossed the Jordan to fight the tribes of Judah, Benjamin, and Ephraim. Israel was in great distress. International Standard Version The Ammonites crossed the Jordan River to fight against the tribes of Judah, Benjamin, and the house of Ephraim. As a result, Israel was deeply distressed. NET Bible The Ammonites crossed the Jordan to fight with Judah, Benjamin, and Ephraim. Israel suffered greatly. New Heart English Bible The people of Ammon passed over the Jordan to fight also against Judah, and against Benjamin, and against the house of Ephraim; so that Israel was very distressed. Webster's Bible Translation Moreover, the children of Ammon passed over Jordan, to fight also against Judah, and against Benjamin, and against the house of Ephraim; so that Israel was greatly distressed. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThe Ammonites also crossed the Jordan to fight against Judah, Benjamin, and the house of Ephraim, and Israel was in deep distress. World English Bible The children of Ammon passed over the Jordan to fight also against Judah, and against Benjamin, and against the house of Ephraim, so that Israel was very distressed. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd the sons of Ammon pass over the Jordan to also fight against Judah, and against Benjamin, and against the house of Ephraim, and Israel has great distress. Berean Literal Bible And the sons of Ammon passed over the Jordan to fight also against Judah, and against Benjamin, and against the house of Ephraim. And Israel was greatly distressed. Young's Literal Translation And the Bene-Ammon pass over the Jordan to fight also against Judah, and against Benjamin, and against the house of Ephraim, and Israel hath great distress. Smith's Literal Translation And the sons of Ammon will pan over Jordan to war also against Judah, and against Benjamin, and against the house of Ephraim: and it will press upon Israel greatly. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleInsomuch that the children of Ammon passing over the Jordan, wasted Juda and Benjamin and Ephraim: and Israel was distressed exceedingly. Catholic Public Domain Version to such a great extent that the sons of Ammon, crossing over the Jordan, laid waste to Judah and Benjamin and Ephraim. And Israel was exceedingly afflicted. New American Bible The Ammonites also crossed the Jordan to fight against Judah, Benjamin and the house of Ephraim, so that Israel was in great distress. New Revised Standard Version The Ammonites also crossed the Jordan to fight against Judah and against Benjamin and against the house of Ephraim; so that Israel was greatly distressed. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleMoreover the children of Ammon crossed the Jordan to fight against Judah and also against the house of Ephraim and against Benjamin; so that Israel was exceedingly distressed. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And the sons of Amon crossed the Jordan to fight with Yehuda, also with the sons of Aphreim and Benjamin, and it was very distressing to Israel OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And the children of Ammon passed over the Jordan to fight also against Judah, and against Benjamin, and against the house of Ephraim, so that Israel was sore distressed. Brenton Septuagint Translation And the children of Ammon went over Jordan to fight with Juda, and Benjamin, and with Ephraim; and the children of Israel were greatly afflicted. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Philistine and Ammonite Oppression…8who that very year harassed and oppressed the Israelites, and did so for eighteen years to all the Israelites on the other side of the Jordan in Gilead, the land of the Amorites. 9The Ammonites also crossed the Jordan to fight against Judah, Benjamin, and the house of Ephraim, and Israel was in deep distress. 10Then the Israelites cried out to the LORD, saying, “We have sinned against You, for we have indeed forsaken our God and served the Baals.”… Cross References The Ammonites also crossed the Jordan 1 Samuel 11:1-2 Then Nahash the Ammonite came up and laid siege to Jabesh-gilead. All the men of Jabesh said to him, “Make a treaty with us, and we will serve you.” / But Nahash the Ammonite replied, “I will make a treaty with you on one condition, that I may put out everyone’s right eye and bring reproach upon all Israel.” Judges 11:4-5 Some time later, when the Ammonites fought against Israel / and made war with them, the elders of Gilead went to get Jephthah from the land of Tob. Amos 1:13-15 This is what the LORD says: “For three transgressions of the Ammonites, even four, I will not revoke My judgment, because they ripped open the pregnant women of Gilead in order to enlarge their territory. / So I will kindle a fire in the walls of Rabbah to consume its citadels amid war cries on the day of battle and a violent wind on the day of tempest. / Their king will go into exile—he and his princes together,” says the LORD. to fight against Judah, Benjamin, and the house of Ephraim 1 Kings 12:21-24 And when Rehoboam arrived in Jerusalem, he mobilized the whole house of Judah and the tribe of Benjamin—180,000 chosen warriors—to fight against the house of Israel and restore the kingdom to Rehoboam son of Solomon. / But the word of God came to Shemaiah the man of God: / “Tell Rehoboam son of Solomon king of Judah, all the house of Judah and Benjamin, and the rest of the people … 2 Chronicles 11:1-4 When Rehoboam arrived in Jerusalem, he mobilized the house of Judah and Benjamin—180,000 chosen warriors—to fight against Israel and restore the kingdom to Rehoboam. / But the word of the LORD came to Shemaiah the man of God: / “Tell Rehoboam son of Solomon king of Judah and all the Israelites in Judah and Benjamin … 2 Chronicles 13:3-20 Abijah went into battle with an army of 400,000 chosen men, while Jeroboam drew up in formation against him with 800,000 chosen and mighty men of valor. / Then Abijah stood on Mount Zemaraim in the hill country of Ephraim and said, “Hear me, O Jeroboam and all Israel! / Do you not know that the LORD, the God of Israel, has given the kingship of Israel to David and his descendants forever by a covenant of salt? … and Israel was in deep distress Judges 6:6 Israel was greatly impoverished by Midian, and the Israelites cried out to the LORD. Judges 4:3 Then the Israelites cried out to the LORD, because Jabin had nine hundred chariots of iron, and he had harshly oppressed the Israelites for twenty years. Judges 3:9 But when the Israelites cried out to the LORD, He raised up Othniel son of Caleb’s younger brother Kenaz as a deliverer to save them. Judges 2:14 Then the anger of the LORD burned against Israel, and He delivered them into the hands of those who plundered them. He sold them into the hands of their enemies all around, whom they were no longer able to resist. Judges 3:12-14 Once again the Israelites did evil in the sight of the LORD. So He gave Eglon king of Moab power over Israel, because they had done evil in the sight of the LORD. / After enlisting the Ammonites and Amalekites to join forces with him, Eglon attacked and defeated Israel, taking possession of the City of Palms. / The Israelites served Eglon king of Moab eighteen years. Judges 6:1-2 Again the Israelites did evil in the sight of the LORD; so He delivered them into the hand of Midian for seven years, / and the hand of Midian prevailed against Israel. Because of the Midianites, the Israelites prepared shelters for themselves in the mountains, caves, and strongholds. Judges 8:28 In this way Midian was subdued before the Israelites and did not raise its head again. So the land had rest for forty years in the days of Gideon, 1 Samuel 12:9-11 But they forgot the LORD their God, and He sold them into the hand of Sisera the commander of the army of Hazor, and into the hands of the Philistines and the king of Moab, who fought against them. / Then they cried out to the LORD and said, ‘We have sinned, for we have forsaken the LORD and served the Baals and Ashtoreths. Now deliver us from the hands of our enemies, that we may serve You.’ / 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. 2 Kings 13:3 So the anger of the LORD burned against Israel, and He delivered them continually into the hands of Hazael king of Aram and his son Ben-hadad. Nehemiah 9:27 So You delivered them into the hands of enemies who oppressed them, and in their time of distress they cried out to You. From heaven You heard them, and in Your great compassion You gave them deliverers who saved them from the hands of their enemies. Treasury of Scripture Moreover the children of Ammon passed over Jordan to fight also against Judah, and against Benjamin, and against the house of Ephraim; so that Israel was sore distressed. passed Judges 3:12,13 And the children of Israel did evil again in the sight of the LORD: and the LORD strengthened Eglon the king of Moab against Israel, because they had done evil in the sight of the LORD… Judges 6:3-5 And so it was, when Israel had sown, that the Midianites came up, and the Amalekites, and the children of the east, even they came up against them; … 2 Chronicles 14:9 And there came out against them Zerah the Ethiopian with an host of a thousand thousand, and three hundred chariots; and came unto Mareshah. distressed Deuteronomy 28:65 And among these nations shalt thou find no ease, neither shall the sole of thy foot have rest: but the LORD shall give thee there a trembling heart, and failing of eyes, and sorrow of mind: 1 Samuel 28:15 And Samuel said to Saul, Why hast thou disquieted me, to bring me up? And Saul answered, I am sore distressed; for the Philistines make war against me, and God is departed from me, and answereth me no more, neither by prophets, nor by dreams: therefore I have called thee, that thou mayest make known unto me what I shall do. 2 Chronicles 15:5 And in those times there was no peace to him that went out, nor to him that came in, but great vexations were upon all the inhabitants of the countries. Jump to Previous Ammon Ammonites Bene-Ammon Benjamin Children Crossed Distress Distressed Ephraim E'phraim House Israel Jordan Judah Moreover Passed Sore Sorely Trouble WarJump to Next Ammon Ammonites Bene-Ammon Benjamin Children Crossed Distress Distressed Ephraim E'phraim House Israel Jordan Judah Moreover Passed Sore Sorely Trouble WarJudges 10 1. Tola judges Israel in Shamir3. Jair, whose thirty sons had thirty cities 6. The Philistines and Ammonites oppress Israel 10. In their misery God sends them to their false gods 15. Upon their repentance he pities them The Ammonites also crossed the Jordan The Ammonites were descendants of Lot, Abraham's nephew, and often in conflict with Israel. Crossing the Jordan signifies a significant military move, as the Jordan River was a natural boundary for the Israelites. This crossing indicates a direct threat to the heartland of Israel, showing the Ammonites' aggressive expansion and disregard for Israelite territory. to fight against Judah, Benjamin, and the house of Ephraim and Israel was in deep distress Persons / Places / Events 1. The AmmonitesA group of people descended from Lot, often in conflict with Israel. They worshiped the god Milcom and were known for their hostility towards Israel. 2. The Jordan River A significant geographical boundary in Israel, often symbolizing a crossing into new territories or challenges. 3. Judah, Benjamin, and Ephraim Tribes of Israel. Judah and Benjamin were in the southern part of Israel, while Ephraim was in the central region. These tribes were often central in Israel's military and political affairs. 4. Israel The collective nation of God's chosen people, often facing cycles of sin, oppression, repentance, and deliverance throughout the Book of Judges. 5. Severe Distress A state of great trouble and suffering, often a result of Israel's disobedience to God, leading to oppression by surrounding nations. Teaching Points The Consequences of DisobedienceIsrael's distress was a direct result of their disobedience to God. This serves as a reminder of the importance of following God's commands to avoid spiritual and physical distress. The Importance of Repentance The cycle of sin and deliverance in Judges highlights the need for genuine repentance. Turning back to God is crucial for restoration and peace. God's Sovereignty in Trials Even in distress, God remains sovereign. He uses trials to draw His people back to Himself, demonstrating His desire for a relationship with them. Unity Among Believers The mention of multiple tribes facing a common enemy underscores the importance of unity among God's people in facing spiritual battles. Trust in God's Deliverance Despite the severe distress, Israel's history shows that God is faithful to deliver His people when they cry out to Him. Trusting in God's deliverance is essential for overcoming life's challenges. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Judges 10:9?2. How can we seek God's help when "severely distressed" like Israel in Judges 10:9? 3. What lessons can we learn from Israel's repeated disobedience in Judges 10:9? 4. How does Judges 10:9 connect with God's faithfulness in 1 John 1:9? 5. In what ways can we avoid the cycle of sin seen in Judges 10:9? 6. How should we respond to challenges that "crush and oppress" us today? 7. Why did God allow the Ammonites to oppress Israel in Judges 10:9? 8. What does Judges 10:9 reveal about Israel's relationship with God? 9. How does Judges 10:9 reflect the cycle of sin and repentance in Judges? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Judges 10? 11. What are Jacob's prophetic blessings for his sons? 12. Is there evidence that the events implied in Psalm 83 happened literally, or is this purely poetic hyperbole without historical basis? 13. (Judges 10:7) Is there any historical or archaeological verification of simultaneous oppression by Philistines and Ammonites? 14. How can we trust the territorial claims in verse 8-9 if there's little archeological evidence aligning with these borders (Psalm 108:8-9)? What Does Judges 10:9 Mean The Ammonites also crossed the Jordan“The Ammonites also crossed the Jordan…” (Judges 10:9) • This literal crossing from the east bank into the heartland of Israel marks an aggressive escalation. Like Eglon of Moab who “crossed the Jordan and took possession” (Judges 3:13), the Ammonites refuse to remain confined to their ancestral territory (Deuteronomy 2:19). • The movement signals that borders God once granted for protection (Numbers 34:12) have been breached because Israel forsook Him (Judges 10:6). • When covenant people abandon the Lord, even physical boundaries lose their safeguarding power—an enduring warning (Psalm 127:1). to fight against Judah “…to fight against Judah…” (Judges 10:9) • Judah, the leading southern tribe (Judges 1:2), is now on the defensive. Previously victorious, it experiences vulnerability caused by national sin (Joshua 7:1–12). • Repeated clashes later in history—like the Ammonite coalition in Jehoshaphat’s day (2 Chronicles 20:1)—show that threats often return until repentance is wholehearted (Judges 10:15–16). Benjamin “…Benjamin…” (Judges 10:9) • Situated just north of Judah, Benjamin forms the nation’s strategic middle. Saul, future deliverer from Ammon (1 Samuel 11:1–11), will arise from this tribe, demonstrating God’s pattern of turning threatened people into instruments of rescue. • Benjamin’s earlier civil strife (Judges 20) illustrates how internal weakness invites external attack—a timeless principle (Galatians 5:15). and the house of Ephraim “…and the house of Ephraim…” (Judges 10:9) • Ephraim, dominant in the central hill country, previously criticized Gideon for not including them in battle (Judges 8:1–3). Now they face a foe on their doorstep, showing that unity is essential when judgment falls (Ecclesiastes 4:12). • The reach of Ammon extends from south (Judah) through center (Benjamin) to north-central (Ephraim), underscoring that sin’s consequences are national, not merely local (Hosea 10:10). and Israel was in deep distress “…and Israel was in deep distress.” (Judges 10:9) • The Hebrew narrative repeats this pattern: sin, servitude, supplication, salvation (Judges 2:14–18). Here we sit at the lowest point—“deep distress.” • Similar language appears in Psalm 107:5–6, where the afflicted cry out and the Lord delivers. Judges 10:10–16 records that very cry and God’s merciful though painful response. • Distress is not merely emotional; it is divine discipline meant to restore covenant faithfulness (Hebrews 12:5–11). summary Judges 10:9 paints a clear picture of escalating judgment: the Ammonites physically cross the Jordan, penetrate from Judah up through Ephraim, and leave the entire nation “in deep distress.” The verse teaches that when God’s people abandon Him, protective boundaries crumble, enemies advance, and collective anguish sets in. Yet this dark moment sets the stage for repentance and deliverance, reminding us that God disciplines to restore, not to destroy (Lamentations 3:31–33). (9) Moreover.--Rather, and. Eighteen years' oppression of the Trans-jordanic tribes emboldened them to attack the others.Was sore distressed.--The same expression is used in Judges 2:19. Verse 9. - The children of Ammon, etc. It would seem that at this time the king of the children of Ammon was also king of the Moabites, since he laid claim (Judges 11:13, 24) to the land which had once belonged to Moab. If we may trust the king of the Ammonites' statement, the object of the war was to recover that land, and he carried the war across the Jordan into the territory of Judah and Ephraim in order to compel the Israelites to give it up.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew The Ammonitesבְנֵֽי־ (ḇə·nê-) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1121: A son also גַּם־ (gam-) Conjunction Strong's 1571: Assemblage, also, even, yea, though, both, and crossed וַיַּעַבְר֤וּ (way·ya·‘aḇ·rū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 5674: To pass over, through, or by, pass on the Jordan הַיַּרְדֵּ֔ן (hay·yar·dên) Article | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 3383: Jordan -- the principal river of Palestine to fight לְהִלָּחֵ֛ם (lə·hil·lā·ḥêm) Preposition-l | Verb - Nifal - Infinitive construct Strong's 3898: To feed on, to consume, to battle against Judah, בִּיהוּדָ֥ה (bî·hū·ḏāh) Preposition-b | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3063: Judah -- 'praised', a son of Jacob, also the southern kingdom, also four Israelites Benjamin, וּבְבִנְיָמִ֖ין (ū·ḇə·ḇin·yā·mîn) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1144: Benjamin -- 'son of the right hand', youngest son of Jacob, also the name of two other Israelites and the house וּבְבֵ֣ית (ū·ḇə·ḇêṯ) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1004: A house of Ephraim, אֶפְרָ֑יִם (’ep̄·rā·yim) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 669: Ephraim -- a son of Joseph, also his descendants and their territory and Israel לְיִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל (lə·yiś·rā·’êl) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc was in severe מְאֹֽד׃ (mə·’ōḏ) Adverb Strong's 3966: Vehemence, vehemently, wholly, speedily distress. וַתֵּ֥צֶר (wat·tê·ṣer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 3334: Be distressed, be narrow, be straitened in straits, be vexed Links Judges 10:9 NIVJudges 10:9 NLT Judges 10:9 ESV Judges 10:9 NASB Judges 10:9 KJV Judges 10:9 BibleApps.com Judges 10:9 Biblia Paralela Judges 10:9 Chinese Bible Judges 10:9 French Bible Judges 10:9 Catholic Bible OT History: Judges 10:9 The children of Ammon passed over (Jd Judg. 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