Judges 1:2
Judges 1:2 in Multiple Translations
“Judah shall go up,” answered the LORD. “Indeed, I have delivered the land into their hands.”
And the LORD said, Judah shall go up: behold, I have delivered the land into his hand.
And Jehovah said, Judah shall go up: behold, I have delivered the land into his hand.
And the Lord said, Judah is to go up: see, I have given the land into his hands.
“Judah is to go first,” the Lord replied. “I have handed the land over to them.”
And the Lord said, Iudah shall goe vp: behold, I haue giuen the land into his hande.
And Jehovah saith, 'Judah doth go up; lo, I have given the land into his hand.'
The LORD said, “Judah shall go up. Behold, I have delivered the land into his hand.”
And the LORD said, Judah shall go up: behold, I have delivered the land into his hand.
And the Lord said: Juda shall go up: behold I have delivered the land into his hands.
Yahweh replied, “I will enable the tribe of Judah to defeat [IDM] the Canaan people-group.”
Berean Amplified Bible — Judges 1:2
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Judges 1:2 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יֹּ֣אמֶר
יְהוָ֖ה
יְהוּדָ֣ה
יַעֲלֶ֑ה
הִנֵּ֛ה
נָתַ֥תִּי
אֶת
הָ/אָ֖רֶץ
בְּ/יָדֽ/וֹ
וַ/יֹּ֣אמֶר
ʼâmar
H559
to say
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
יְהוָ֖ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
יְהוּדָ֣ה
Yᵉhûwdâh
H3063
Judah
N-proper
יַעֲלֶ֑ה
ʻâlâh
H5927
to ascend
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
הִנֵּ֛ה
hinnêh
H2009
behold
Part
נָתַ֥תִּי
nâthan
H5414
to give
V-Qal-Perf-1cs
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
הָ/אָ֖רֶץ
ʼerets
H776
land
Art | N-cs
בְּ/יָדֽ/וֹ
yâd
H3027
hand
Prep | N-cs | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Judges 1:2
וַ/יֹּ֣אמֶר
ʼâmar
H559
"to say"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
This Hebrew word means to say or speak, and it's used in many different ways in the Bible. It can mean to command, promise, or think, and it's translated in the KJV as 'answer', 'appoint', or 'command'.
Definition: 1) to say, speak, utter 1a) (Qal) to say, to answer, to say in one's heart, to think, to command, to promise, to intend 1b) (Niphal) to be told, to be said, to be called 1c) (Hithpael) to boast, to act proudly 1d) (Hiphil) to avow, to avouch Aramaic equivalent: a.mar (אֲמַר "to say" H0560)
Usage: Occurs in 4337 OT verses. KJV: answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command(-ment), commune, consider, declare, demand, [idiom] desire, determine, [idiom] expressly, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] intend, name, [idiom] plainly, promise, publish, report, require, say, speak (against, of), [idiom] still, [idiom] suppose, talk, tell, term, [idiom] that is, [idiom] think, use (speech), utter, [idiom] verily, [idiom] yet. See also: Genesis 1:3; Genesis 18:23; Genesis 25:32.
יְהוָ֖ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
יְהוּדָ֣ה
Yᵉhûwdâh
H3063
"Judah"
N-proper
Judah is the name of the tribe descended from Judah, the son of Jacob. It is also the name of the region where the tribe lived. The name means 'praised' and is first mentioned in Genesis.
Definition: § Judah = "praised" the tribe descended from Judah the son of Jacob
Usage: Occurs in 754 OT verses. KJV: Judah. See also: Genesis 29:35; 1 Samuel 23:3; 2 Kings 14:13.
יַעֲלֶ֑ה
ʻâlâh
H5927
"to ascend"
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
To ascend means to go up or rise, like the smoke from an altar going up to God, as described in many Bible passages, including Leviticus and Psalms.
Definition: : rise/go 1) to go up, ascend, climb 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go up, ascend 1a2) to meet, visit, follow, depart, withdraw, retreat 1a3) to go up, come up (of animals) 1a4) to spring up, grow, shoot forth (of vegetation) 1a5) to go up, go up over, rise (of natural phenomenon) 1a6) to come up (before God) 1a7) to go up, go up over, extend (of boundary) 1a8) to excel, be superior to 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be taken up, be brought up, be taken away 1b2) to take oneself away 1b3) to be exalted 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to bring up, cause to ascend or climb, cause to go up 1c2) to bring up, bring against, take away 1c3) to bring up, draw up, train 1c4) to cause to ascend 1c5) to rouse, stir up (mentally) 1c6) to offer, bring up (of gifts) 1c7) to exalt 1c8) to cause to ascend, offer 1d) (Hophal) 1d1) to be carried away, be led up 1d2) to be taken up into, be inserted in 1d3) to be offered 1e) (Hithpael) to lift oneself
Usage: Occurs in 817 OT verses. KJV: arise (up), (cause to) ascend up, at once, break (the day) (up), bring (up), (cause to) burn, carry up, cast up, [phrase] shew, climb (up), (cause to, make to) come (up), cut off, dawn, depart, exalt, excel, fall, fetch up, get up, (make to) go (away, up); grow (over) increase, lay, leap, levy, lift (self) up, light, (make) up, [idiom] mention, mount up, offer, make to pay, [phrase] perfect, prefer, put (on), raise, recover, restore, (make to) rise (up), scale, set (up), shoot forth (up), (begin to) spring (up), stir up, take away (up), work. See also: Genesis 2:6; Exodus 34:4; Joshua 7:6.
הִנֵּ֛ה
hinnêh
H2009
"behold"
Part
This Hebrew word is an expression that means 'behold' or 'look', often used to draw attention to something. It appears in Genesis and Isaiah, and is translated as 'behold' or 'lo' in the KJV.
Definition: behold, lo, see, if
Usage: Occurs in 799 OT verses. KJV: behold, lo, see. See also: Genesis 1:29; Genesis 42:35; Deuteronomy 19:18.
נָתַ֥תִּי
nâthan
H5414
"to give"
V-Qal-Perf-1cs
This word means to give, put, or set something, with a wide range of applications. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, describing God's actions and human interactions. The word is used to convey giving, selling, or exchanging something.
Definition: : give/deliver/send/produce 1) to give, put, set 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to give, bestow, grant, permit, ascribe, employ, devote, consecrate, dedicate, pay wages, sell, exchange, lend, commit, entrust, give over, deliver up, yield produce, occasion, produce, requite to, report, mention, utter, stretch out, extend 1a2) to put, set, put on, put upon, set, appoint, assign, designate 1a3) to make, constitute 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be given, be bestowed, be provided, be entrusted to, be granted to, be permitted, be issued, be published, be uttered, be assigned 1b2) to be set, be put, be made, be inflicted 1c) (Hophal) 1c1) to be given, be bestowed, be given up, be delivered up 1c2) to be put upon
Usage: Occurs in 1816 OT verses. KJV: add, apply, appoint, ascribe, assign, [idiom] avenge, [idiom] be (healed), bestow, bring (forth, hither), cast, cause, charge, come, commit, consider, count, [phrase] cry, deliver (up), direct, distribute, do, [idiom] doubtless, [idiom] without fail, fasten, frame, [idiom] get, give (forth, over, up), grant, hang (up), [idiom] have, [idiom] indeed, lay (unto charge, up), (give) leave, lend, let (out), [phrase] lie, lift up, make, [phrase] O that, occupy, offer, ordain, pay, perform, place, pour, print, [idiom] pull, put (forth), recompense, render, requite, restore, send (out), set (forth), shew, shoot forth (up), [phrase] sing, [phrase] slander, strike, (sub-) mit, suffer, [idiom] surely, [idiom] take, thrust, trade, turn, utter, [phrase] weep, [phrase] willingly, [phrase] withdraw, [phrase] would (to) God, yield. See also: Genesis 1:17; Genesis 40:21; Exodus 30:12.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
הָ/אָ֖רֶץ
ʼerets
H776
"land"
Art | N-cs
The land or earth refers to the soil or ground, and can also mean a country, territory, or region. In the Bible, it is used to describe the earth and its inhabitants, and is often translated as 'land' or 'country'.
Definition: : soil 1) land, earth 1a) earth 1a1) whole earth (as opposed to a part) 1a2) earth (as opposed to heaven) 1a3) earth (inhabitants) 1b) land 1b1) country, territory 1b2) district, region 1b3) tribal territory 1b4) piece of ground 1b5) land of Canaan, Israel 1b6) inhabitants of land 1b7) Sheol, land without return, (under) world 1b8) city (-state) 1c) ground, surface of the earth 1c1) ground 1c2) soil 1d) (in phrases) 1d1) people of the land 1d2) space or distance of country (in measurements of distance) 1d3) level or plain country 1d4) land of the living 1d5) end(s) of the earth 1e) (almost wholly late in usage) 1e1) lands, countries 1e1a) often in contrast to Canaan
Usage: Occurs in 2190 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] common, country, earth, field, ground, land, [idiom] natins, way, [phrase] wilderness, world. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 18:18; Genesis 42:13.
בְּ/יָדֽ/וֹ
yâd
H3027
"hand"
Prep | N-cs | Suff
In the Bible, 'yad' refers to an open hand, symbolizing power or direction. It can also mean strength or a part of something, like a side or a share. The word is used in many contexts, including anatomy and everyday life.
Definition: : hand/arm[anatomy] 1) hand 1a) hand (of man) 1b) strength, power (fig.) 1c) side (of land), part, portion (metaph.) (fig.) 1d) (various special, technical senses) 1d1) sign, monument 1d2) part, fractional part, share 1d3) time, repetition 1d4) axle-trees, axle 1d5) stays, support (for laver) 1d6) tenons (in tabernacle) 1d7) a phallus, a hand (meaning unsure) 1d8) wrists
Usage: Occurs in 1446 OT verses. KJV: ([phrase] be) able, [idiom] about, [phrase] armholes, at, axletree, because of, beside, border, [idiom] bounty, [phrase] broad, (broken-) handed, [idiom] by, charge, coast, [phrase] consecrate, [phrase] creditor, custody, debt, dominion, [idiom] enough, [phrase] fellowship, force, [idiom] from, hand(-staves, -y work), [idiom] he, himself, [idiom] in, labour, [phrase] large, ledge, (left-) handed, means, [idiom] mine, ministry, near, [idiom] of, [idiom] order, ordinance, [idiom] our, parts, pain, power, [idiom] presumptuously, service, side, sore, state, stay, draw with strength, stroke, [phrase] swear, terror, [idiom] thee, [idiom] by them, [idiom] themselves, [idiom] thine own, [idiom] thou, through, [idiom] throwing, [phrase] thumb, times, [idiom] to, [idiom] under, [idiom] us, [idiom] wait on, (way-) side, where, [phrase] wide, [idiom] with (him, me, you), work, [phrase] yield, [idiom] yourselves. See also: Genesis 3:22; Exodus 7:19; Leviticus 14:22.
Study Notes — Judges 1:2
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- Context
- Cross References
- Judges 1:2 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Judges 1:2
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Judges 1:2
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Judges 1:2
- Trapp's Commentary on Judges 1:2
- Ellicott's Commentary on Judges 1:2
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Judges 1:2
- Cambridge Bible on Judges 1:2
- Barnes' Notes on Judges 1:2
- Whedon's Commentary on Judges 1:2
- Sermons on Judges 1:2
Context — The Conquest of Canaan Proceeds
1After the death of Joshua, the Israelites inquired of the LORD, “Who will be the first to go up and fight for us against the Canaanites?”
2“Judah shall go up,” answered the LORD. “Indeed, I have delivered the land into their hands.”
3Then the men of Judah said to their brothers the Simeonites, “Come up with us to our allotted territory, and let us fight against the Canaanites. And we likewise will go with you to your territory.” So the Simeonites went with them. 4When Judah attacked, the LORD delivered the Canaanites and Perizzites into their hands, and they struck down ten thousand men at Bezek.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Revelation 5:5 | Then one of the elders said to me, “Do not weep! Behold, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has triumphed to open the scroll and its seven seals.” |
| 2 | Hebrews 7:14 | For it is clear that our Lord descended from Judah, a tribe as to which Moses said nothing about priests. |
| 3 | Numbers 2:3 | On the east side, toward the sunrise, the divisions of Judah are to camp under their standard: The leader of the descendants of Judah is Nahshon son of Amminadab, |
| 4 | Numbers 7:12 | On the first day Nahshon son of Amminadab from the tribe of Judah drew near with his offering. |
| 5 | Genesis 49:8–10 | Judah, your brothers shall praise you. Your hand shall be on the necks of your enemies; your father’s sons shall bow down to you. Judah is a young lion— my son, you return from the prey. Like a lion he crouches and lies down; like a lioness, who dares to rouse him? The scepter will not depart from Judah, nor the staff from between his feet, until Shiloh comes and the allegiance of the nations is his. |
| 6 | Revelation 19:11–16 | Then I saw heaven standing open, and there before me was a white horse. And its rider is called Faithful and True. With righteousness He judges and wages war. He has eyes like blazing fire, and many royal crowns on His head. He has a name written on Him that only He Himself knows. He is dressed in a robe dipped in blood, and His name is The Word of God. The armies of heaven, dressed in fine linen, white and pure, follow Him on white horses. And from His mouth proceeds a sharp sword with which to strike down the nations, and He will rule them with an iron scepter. He treads the winepress of the fury of the wrath of God the Almighty. And He has a name written on His robe and on His thigh: KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS. |
| 7 | Psalms 78:68–70 | But He chose the tribe of Judah, Mount Zion, which He loved. He built His sanctuary like the heights, like the earth He has established forever. He chose David His servant and took him from the sheepfolds; |
Judges 1:2 Summary
[This verse means that God chose the tribe of Judah to lead the way in conquering the land of Canaan, and He promised to be with them and give them the power to succeed, just like He promised in Deuteronomy 31:23. It's like when we face a big challenge, and God says, 'Don't worry, I've got this, just trust in Me and follow My lead,' as seen in Psalm 23:4 and Isaiah 41:10. Judah's story teaches us that when we trust in God's power and promises, He will help us overcome even the toughest challenges, and that we can have confidence in His sovereignty over all things, as seen in Romans 8:28 and Philippians 4:13.]
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did God choose Judah to go up first against the Canaanites?
God chose Judah to go up first because they were the largest and most prominent tribe, and He had given them the territory that included Jerusalem, which would later become the capital of Israel, as seen in Joshua 15:1-12 and Judges 1:1-2.
What does it mean that God delivered the land into Judah's hands?
This means that God had given Judah the power and authority to conquer the land, just as He had promised in Deuteronomy 1:8 and Joshua 1:3, and that He would be with them to help them overcome their enemies.
How did Judah's obedience to God's command demonstrate their faith?
Judah's obedience to God's command to go up against the Canaanites demonstrated their faith because they trusted in God's power and promises, even when faced with a daunting task, as seen in Hebrews 11:6 and Romans 1:5.
What can we learn from Judah's experience about trusting in God's sovereignty?
We can learn that God is sovereign over all things, including our battles and struggles, and that He will give us the strength and power we need to overcome them, as seen in Psalm 121:1-8 and Proverbs 3:5-6.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I need to trust in God's power and promises to overcome challenges?
- How can I demonstrate my faith in God's sovereignty, like Judah did, in the face of uncertainty or adversity?
- What are some ways that God has delivered me from difficult situations in the past, and how can I apply those lessons to my current challenges?
- How can I, like Judah, invite others to join me in my spiritual battles and work together to overcome them?
- What does it mean for me to 'go up' against the spiritual forces of darkness in my life, and how can I trust in God's power to help me overcome them?
Gill's Exposition on Judges 1:2
And the Lord said,.... By an articulate voice, which it is probable was the usual way of answering by Urim and Thummim: Judah shall go up; not Judah in person, who was long ago dead, but the tribe of
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Judges 1:2
And the LORD said, Judah shall go up: behold, I have delivered the land into his hand. The Lord said, Judah shall go up.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Judges 1:2
Not a person so called, but the tribe of Judah, as is manifest from ,4,8,9, which is chosen for the first enterprise, because they were both most populous, and so most needing enlargement; and withal most valiant, and therefore most likely to succeed; for God chooseth fit means for the work which he designs; and because the Canaanites were numerous and strong in those parts, and therefore where in time to be suppressed, before they grew too strong for them.
Trapp's Commentary on Judges 1:2
2 Mercy unto you, and peace, and love, be multiplied. Ver. 2. Mercy unto you, &c.] Mercy from the Father, peace from the Son, and love from the Holy Ghost.
Ellicott's Commentary on Judges 1:2
(2) The Lord said.—The answer is given to the priest by the Urim, and he announces it to the people. Judah shall go up.—The phrase “go up” is used in a military sense (Joshua 6:5). The question had not been, “Who shall be our leader?” but, “Which tribe shall fight first?” The reason why Judah is chosen is from the eminence and power of the tribe, which was also the most numerous at both of the censuses taken in the wilderness (Numbers 1:26; Numbers 26:19-22). Jacob’s blessing on the tribe had been, “Judah, thou art he whom thy brethren shall praise: thy hand shall be in the neck of thine enemies” (Genesis 49:8). (Comp. Numbers 34:19; Joshua 15:1.) In the arrangement of the camp, Judah was stationed at the east, with Issachar and Zebulon, and always started first on the march (Numbers 2:3-9), with its lion-standard, which was a symbol of its lion-courage (Genesis 49:9; Revelation 5:5). The same answer is given by Urim in Judges 20:18.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Judges 1:2
Verse 2. The Lord said, Judah shall go up] They had inquired of the Lord by Phinehas the high priest; and he had communicated to them the Divine counsel.
Cambridge Bible on Judges 1:2
2–21. The conquests of Judah 2. the land] Not the whole land, but the part which had fallen to Judah’s lot.
Barnes' Notes on Judges 1:2
And the Lord said - i. e. answered by Urim and Thummim. The land was the portion which fell to Judah by lot, not the whole land of Canaan (see Judges 3:11). The priority given to Judah is a plain indication of divine direction.
Whedon's Commentary on Judges 1:2
2. Judah — The tribe; the individual had long been dead.Deuteronomy 1:35.
Sermons on Judges 1:2
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Jehovah Shalom by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the book of Judges and the cycle of sin and repentance that the Israelites went through. He highlights the stories of Othniel, Ehud, and Debo |
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A Bad Family Tree by Jim Cymbala | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of recognizing the reason why Jesus had to come. He highlights the guilt and shame that sin brings and uses the story of Tamar |
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The Excellency of Christ by Jonathan Edwards | In this sermon by Jonathan Edwards, he preaches on the excellency of Christ, focusing on Revelation 5:5-6. Edwards emphasizes that it is unnecessary for people to labor and toil fo |
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(Christ) the Incomparable Christ by Denny Kenaston | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of focusing on the incomparable Christ and having a Christ-centered theology. He shares his personal journey of humbling and |
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(Through the Bible) Ruth by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the concept of holding onto something that is no longer rightfully ours. He refers to the book of Revelation, where a scroll with seven seals |
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Be a Man - Part 1 by Ken Graves | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the theme of violence in stories and the battle between good and evil. He compares the portrayal of Jesus as a gentle figure to the reality o |
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Cranbrook Fellowship 2000 Albert Zehr With George Warnock and Russell Stendal - the Family (Tape 2) by George Warnock | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of Jesus being the central focus in our meetings and gatherings. He encourages believers to come to meetings not for performan |