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Judges 1

Judges 1:35

The Failure to Complete the Conquest · Judges 1:27–36
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Translations

Modern
And the Amorites were determined to dwell in Mount Heres, Aijalon, and Shaalbim. But when the house of Joseph grew in strength, they pressed the Amorites into forced labor.
Traditional
But the Amorites would dwell in mount Heres in Aijalon, and in Shaalbim: yet the hand of the house of Joseph prevailed, so that they became tributaries.
Literal
And the Amorite were determined to dwell in Mount Heres, in Aijalon, and in Shaalbim. And the strength of the house of Joseph became heavy, and they were put to forced labor.
Latin
…habitavitque in monte Hares, quod interpretatur testaceo, in Ajalon et Salebim. Et aggravata est manus domus Joseph, factusque est ei tributarius.

Original

Hebrew
English
And the Amorites were determined to dwell in Mount Heres, Aijalon, and Shaalbim. But when the house of Joseph grew in strength, they pressed the Amorites into forced labor.

Notes

Judges 1:22–36

Mentions of Joseph's descendants (Judges 1:22, 35) highlight the northern tribes' failures to remove their enemies.

Judges 1:21–36

The tribes of Israel did not keep the covenant. Their complacency was rebellion against the Lord, as shown in the rest of the book of Judges.

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

People

Amorites: Canaanite people group, enemies of Israel Joseph: Son of Jacob, ruler in Egypt

Places

Aijalon: A Levitical city in Dan, site of Joshua's miracle Beth-shemesh: City in Judah, associated with the Ark's return Shaalbim: Town in Dan, home of David's mighty men

Glossary

Aijalon Amorites Canaan, Canaanite Har-heres Heres Joshua, Book of Judges, Book of Land Shaalabbin, Shaalbim, Shaalbon Tribe of Dan

Topics

Ajalon: A City of Dan: Amorites of, not Exterminated Amorites: Not Exterminated Amorites: Territory of Heres: Mountain Israel: Under the Judges: The Original Inhabitants not Fully Expelled Shaalbim: A City in the Territory of the Tribe of Dan The Amorites: The Israelites Unable to Expel, but Extracted Tribute From The Canaanites: Partially Subdued by Israel Tribe of Dan: Fail to Conquer the Amorites Tribute: Exacted from all Conquered Nations