Judges 1:19

Translations

Modern

The LORD was with Judah, and they took possession of the hill country; but they could not drive out the inhabitants of the plains because they had chariots of iron.

Traditional

And the Lord was with Judah; and he drave out the inhabitants of the mountain; but could not drive out the inhabitants of the valley, because they had chariots of iron.

Literal

And YHWH was with Judah, and he possessed the hill country. But he did not dispossess those dwelling in the valley, because they had chariots of iron.

Latin

Fuitque Dominus cum Juda, et montana possedit: nec potuit delere habitatores vallis, quia falcatis curribus abundabant.

Original

Hebrew

English

The LORD was with Judah, and they took possession of the hill country; but they could not drive out the inhabitants of the plains because they had chariots of iron.

Notes

Judges 1:19–20

Even with the Lord's presence, they did not finish the conquest due to iron chariots and disobedience (see Joshua 23:12–13; 24:14).

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

Oppression of God’s People

Related verses

Psalm 60:12
With God we will perform with valor, and He will trample our enemies.
Isaiah 41:10
Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.
Judges 1:2
“Judah shall go up,” answered the LORD. “Indeed, I have delivered the land into their hands.”
Isaiah 41:14–15
Do not fear, O Jacob, you worm, O few men of Israel. I will help you,” declares the LORD. “Your Redeemer is the Holy One of Israel.
Philippians 4:13
I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.
Matthew 14:30–31
But when he saw the strength of the wind, he was afraid and, beginning to sink, cried out, “Lord, save me!”
Matthew 1:23
“Behold, the virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call Him Immanuel” (which means, “God with us”).
Matthew 17:19–20
Afterward the disciples came to Jesus privately and asked, “Why couldn’t we drive it out?”
Romans 8:31
What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?
Isaiah 7:14
Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, the virgin will be with child and give birth to a son, and will call Him Immanuel.
2 Kings 18:7
And the LORD was with Hezekiah, and he prospered wherever he went. He rebelled against the king of Assyria and refused to serve him.
2 Samuel 5:10
And David became greater and greater, for the LORD God of Hosts was with him.

Parallels

Joshua 15:13–19

People

Judah: Israelite tribe, kingdom, and province

Glossary

Gaza Ironsmith Joshua, Book of Judges, Book of Land Minerals and Metals Tribe of Dan

Topics

Canaanites: Not Expelled Chariot: Made of Iron Chariots for War: Advantageously Manoeuvred in a Flat Country Chariots for War: Armed with Iron Iron: First Recorded Use of Chariot 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 Valleys: The Canaanites Held Possession of, Against Judah

Judges 1:19

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