Translations
Modern
Afterward, the men of Judah marched down to fight against the Canaanites living in the hill country, in the Negev, and in the foothills.
Traditional
And afterward the children of Judah went down to fight against the Canaanites, that dwelt in the mountain, and in the south, and in the valley.
Literal
And afterward the sons of Judah went down to fight against the Canaanite dwelling in the hill country, and in the Negev, and in the Shephelah.
Latin
Et postea descendentes pugnaverunt contra Chananæum, qui habitabat in montanis, et ad meridiem, et in campestribus.
Original
Hebrew
English
Afterward, the men of Judah marched down to fight against the Canaanites living in the hill country, in the Negev, and in the foothills.
Notes
The first prologue talks about how the tribes did not follow Joshua's farewell instructions (Joshua 23).
Parallels
People
Judah: Israelite tribe, kingdom, and province
Places
Canaan: Ancient region; descendants of Ham; promised to Abraham's descendants Negeb: The southern region of Israel, a semi-arid area Shephelah: Lowland region between Judean hills and coastal plain
Glossary
Topics
Achsah: Caleb's Daughter 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