Bible Strands
Judges 12:10
Then Ibzan died, and he was buried in Bethlehem.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The anonymous narrator reports the conclusion of Ibzan’s seven-year tenure, marking the narrative transition from his leadership to the next judge. This statement closes Ibzan’s account and directly precedes the introduction of Elon in Judges 12:11.
The words — The text records וַ/יָּ֣מָת (va/i.Ya.mot), meaning “and he died,” followed by וַ/יִּקָּבֵ֖ר (va/i.yi.ka.Ver), meaning “and he was buried.” These consecutive verbs formally terminate Ibzan’s life and earthly record.
The thread — This verse continues the chronological succession pattern established in Judges 12:9–11, where each judge’s death and burial marks the end of their term and the beginning of another’s. The narrative uses this structural marker to track the progression of Israel’s leadership across consecutive generations.
Why it lands — The verse requires the reader to recognize the definitive end of a leadership period and the necessity of succession. It grounds the historical account in concrete reality, showing that human judges are temporary figures in a recorded timeline.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
Then died Ibzan, and was buried at Beth–lehem.