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Judges 1

Judges 1:11

The Capture of Jerusalem and Hebron · Judges 1:8–26
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Translations

Modern
From there they marched against the inhabitants of Debir (formerly known as Kiriath-sepher).
Traditional
And from thence he went against the inhabitants of Debir: and the name of Debir before was Kirjath–sepher:
Literal
And they went from there against those dwelling in Debir (and the name of Debir was formerly Kiriath-sepher).
Latin
…atque inde profectus abiit ad habitatores Dabir, cujus nomen vetus erat Cariath Sepher, id est, civitas litterarum.

Original

Hebrew
English
From there they marched against the inhabitants of Debir (formerly known as Kiriath-sepher).

Notes

Judges 1:11

Debir (formerly known as Kiriath-sepher) (literally City of the Book): This was a major Anakite town in the hill country (Joshua 11:21). Its exact location is uncertain, but it is traditionally thought to be either southwest or east of Hebron.

Judges 1:1–2:5

The first prologue talks about how the tribes did not follow Joshua's farewell instructions (Joshua 23).

Theme notes and profiles

Caleb

Parallels

Joshua 15:13–19

Places

Debir: Canaanite city captured by Joshua and Caleb's family

Glossary

Joshua, Book of Judges, Book of Kenizzites Kirjath-sepher Land Othniel Tribe of Dan

Topics

Achsah: Caleb's Daughter Caleb: Leader of the Israelites After Joshua's Death Canaanites: Not Expelled The Canaanites: Partially Subdued by Israel the Tribe of Judah: First and Most Vigorous in Driving out the Canaanites Tribe of Judah: Commissioned by God to Lead in the Conquest of the Promised Land Tribe of Simeon: Inheritance Allotted To