Judg 12:13-15 | MHM | STEP | v. 13–15 : The next judge was Abdon from the tribe of Ephraim. He had forty sons and thirty grandsons, all of whom rode on seventy donkeys. This shows that his family was rich and important, as riding on donkeys was a sign of status. Abdon judged Israel for eight years and was buried in Pirathon, in Ephraim (Judges 12:13-15 ). Abdon’s big family and leadership brought honor to Ephraim, a tribe that had not had a famous leader since Joshua. These brief records remind us that all leaders, no matter how great, eventually die and are buried. Their graves are remembered for a time, but worldly glory fades. True honor belongs to God and is found in serving Him faithfully.

‏ Judges 12:13-15

v. 13–15: The next judge was Abdon from the tribe of Ephraim. He had forty sons and thirty grandsons, all of whom rode on seventy donkeys. This shows that his family was rich and important, as riding on donkeys was a sign of status. Abdon judged Israel for eight years and was buried in Pirathon, in Ephraim (Judges 12:13-15 ^a). Abdon’s big family and leadership brought honor to Ephraim, a tribe that had not had a famous leader since Joshua.

These brief records remind us that all leaders, no matter how great, eventually die and are buried. Their graves are remembered for a time, but worldly glory fades. True honor belongs to God and is found in serving Him faithfully.