Judges 1:22
Judges 1:22 in Multiple Translations
The house of Joseph also attacked Bethel, and the LORD was with them.
¶ And the house of Joseph, they also went up against Beth-el: and the LORD was with them.
And the house of Joseph, they also went up against Beth-el; and Jehovah was with them.
And the family of Joseph went up against Beth-el, and the Lord was with them.
The descendants of Joseph went and attacked the town of Bethel, and the Lord was with them.
They also that were of the house of Ioseph, went vp to Beth-el, and the Lord was with them,
And the house of Joseph go up — even they — to Beth-El, and Jehovah [is] with them;
The house of Joseph also went up against Bethel, and the LORD was with them.
And the house of Joseph, they also went up against Beth-el: and the LORD was with them.
The house of Joseph also went up against Bethel, and the Lord was with them.
The men of the tribes of Ephraim and Manasseh went to fight against the men of Bethel city, and Yahweh helped them.
Berean Amplified Bible — Judges 1:22
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Judges 1:22 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יַּעֲל֧וּ
בֵית
יוֹסֵ֛ף
גַּם
הֵ֖ם
בֵּֽית
אֵ֑ל
וַֽ/יהוָ֖ה
עִמָּֽ/ם
וַ/יַּעֲל֧וּ
ʻâlâh
H5927
to ascend
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
בֵית
bayith
H1004
place
N-ms
יוֹסֵ֛ף
Yôwçêph
H3130
Joseph
N-proper
גַּם
gam
H1571
also
DirObjM
הֵ֖ם
hêm
H1992
they(masc.)
Pron
בֵּֽית
Bêyth-ʼÊl
H1008
Bethel
N-proper
אֵ֑ל
Bêyth-ʼÊl
H1008
Bethel
N-proper
וַֽ/יהוָ֖ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
Conj | N-proper
עִמָּֽ/ם
ʻim
H5973
with
Prep | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Judges 1:22
וַ/יַּעֲל֧וּ
ʻâlâh
H5927
"to ascend"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
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.
בֵית
bayith
H1004
"place"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for house refers to a dwelling place, including a family home, temple, or even the human body. It appears in various contexts, such as the temple in Jerusalem or the household of a family. In the Bible, it is often used to describe a place of worship or a family's living space.
Definition: nm place, origin, between
Usage: Occurs in 1712 OT verses. KJV: court, daughter, door, [phrase] dungeon, family, [phrase] forth of, [idiom] great as would contain, hangings, home(born), (winter) house(-hold), inside(-ward), palace, place, [phrase] prison, [phrase] steward, [phrase] tablet, temple, web, [phrase] within(-out). See also: Genesis 6:14; Exodus 8:5; Numbers 1:45.
יוֹסֵ֛ף
Yôwçêph
H3130
"Joseph"
N-proper
Joseph means Jehovah has added, a name given to several Israelites, including the son of Jacob and Rachel. Joseph was a significant figure in the book of Genesis and the story of his brothers. He became a leader in Egypt.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.12.14 § Joseph = "Jehovah has added" 1) the eldest son of Jacob by Rachel 2) father of Igal, who represented the tribe of Issachar among the spies 3) a son of Asaph 4) a man who took a foreign wife in the time of Ezra 5) a priest of the family of Shebaniah in the time of Nehemiah
Usage: Occurs in 193 OT verses. KJV: Joseph. Compare H3084 (יְהוֹסֵף). See also: Genesis 30:24; Genesis 47:5; Psalms 77:16.
גַּם
gam
H1571
"also"
DirObjM
Also means 'even' or 'too', used for emphasis or to connect ideas, like 'both...and' or 'neither...nor'. It can introduce a climax or show contrast.
Definition: 1) also, even, indeed, moreover, yea 1a) also, moreover (giving emphasis) 1b) neither, neither...nor (with negative) 1c) even (for stress) 1d) indeed, yea (introducing climax) 1e) also (of correspondence or retribution) 1f) but, yet, though (adversative) 1g) even, yea, yea though (with 'when' in hypothetical case) 2) (TWOT) again, alike
Usage: Occurs in 661 OT verses. KJV: again, alike, also, (so much) as (soon), both (so)...and, but, either...or, even, for all, (in) likewise (manner), moreover, nay...neither, one, then(-refore), though, what, with, yea. See also: Genesis 3:6; Exodus 19:9; 1 Samuel 14:21.
הֵ֖ם
hêm
H1992
"they(masc.)"
Pron
This Hebrew word is used to refer to a group of men, emphasizing that it is specifically them. It is often translated as 'they' or 'them' in the Bible, and appears in books like Exodus and Isaiah.
Definition: they, these, the same, who
Usage: Occurs in 524 OT verses. KJV: it, like, [idiom] (how, so) many (soever, more as) they (be), (the) same, [idiom] so, [idiom] such, their, them, these, they, those, which, who, whom, withal, ye. See also: Genesis 3:7; Deuteronomy 19:17; 2 Kings 1:18.
בֵּֽית
Bêyth-ʼÊl
H1008
"Bethel"
N-proper
Bethel, meaning house of God, is a significant location in the Bible, particularly in the book of Genesis. It was a place of worship and sacrifice, where Jacob had a vision of a ladder reaching to heaven. The name Bethel signifies its importance as a spiritual site, where God was believed to dwell.
Definition: § Bethel = "house of God" a place in south country of Judah
Usage: Occurs in 65 OT verses. KJV: Beth-el. See also: Genesis 12:8; 1 Samuel 30:27; Jeremiah 48:13.
אֵ֑ל
Bêyth-ʼÊl
H1008
"Bethel"
N-proper
Bethel, meaning house of God, is a significant location in the Bible, particularly in the book of Genesis. It was a place of worship and sacrifice, where Jacob had a vision of a ladder reaching to heaven. The name Bethel signifies its importance as a spiritual site, where God was believed to dwell.
Definition: § Bethel = "house of God" a place in south country of Judah
Usage: Occurs in 65 OT verses. KJV: Beth-el. See also: Genesis 12:8; 1 Samuel 30:27; Jeremiah 48:13.
וַֽ/יהוָ֖ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
Conj | 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.
עִמָּֽ/ם
ʻim
H5973
"with"
Prep | Suff
This Hebrew word means with or together, like when God is with his people in Exodus 33:14-15. It's used to describe accompaniment or association, and can also mean against or beside. The word is used to convey a sense of relationship or proximity between people or things.
Definition: 1) with 1a) with 1b) against 1c) toward 1d) as long as
Usage: Occurs in 919 OT verses. KJV: accompanying, against, and, as ([idiom] long as), before, beside, by (reason of), for all, from (among, between), in, like, more than, of, (un-) to, with(-al). See also: Genesis 3:6; Exodus 21:14; Deuteronomy 29:11.
Study Notes — Judges 1:22
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- Judges 1:22 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Judges 1:22
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Judges 1:22
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Judges 1:22
- Trapp's Commentary on Judges 1:22
- Ellicott's Commentary on Judges 1:22
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Judges 1:22
- Cambridge Bible on Judges 1:22
- Barnes' Notes on Judges 1:22
- Whedon's Commentary on Judges 1:22
- Sermons on Judges 1:22
Context — The Capture of Jerusalem and Hebron
20Just as Moses had promised, Judah gave Hebron to Caleb, who drove out the descendants of the three sons of Anak.
21The Benjamites, however, failed to drive out the Jebusites living in Jerusalem. So to this day the Jebusites live there among the Benjamites.
22The house of Joseph also attacked Bethel, and the LORD was with them.
23They sent spies to Bethel (formerly known as Luz), 24and when the spies saw a man coming out of the city, they said to him, “Please show us how to get into the city, and we will treat you kindly.”Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Judges 1:19 | 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. |
| 2 | 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. |
| 3 | Numbers 1:32 | From the sons of Joseph: From the sons of Ephraim, according to the records of their clans and families, counting the names of all those twenty years of age or older who could serve in the army, |
| 4 | Numbers 1:10 | from the sons of Joseph: from Ephraim, Elishama son of Ammihud, and from Manasseh, Gamaliel son of Pedahzur; |
| 5 | Revelation 7:8 | from the tribe of Zebulun 12,000, from the tribe of Joseph 12,000, and from the tribe of Benjamin 12,000. |
| 6 | Joshua 14:4 | The descendants of Joseph became two tribes, Manasseh and Ephraim. And no portion of the land was given to the Levites, except for cities in which to live, along with pasturelands for their flocks and herds. |
| 7 | Joshua 16:1–4 | The allotment for the descendants of Joseph extended from the Jordan at Jericho to the waters of Jericho on the east, through the wilderness that goes up from Jericho into the hill country of Bethel. It went on from Bethel (that is, Luz) and proceeded to the border of the Archites in Ataroth. Then it descended westward to the border of the Japhletites as far as the border of Lower Beth-horon and on to Gezer, and it ended at the Sea. So Ephraim and Manasseh, the sons of Joseph, received their inheritance. |
| 8 | Genesis 49:24 | Yet he steadied his bow, and his strong arms were tempered by the hands of the Mighty One of Jacob, in the name of the Shepherd, the Rock of Israel, |
| 9 | 1 Chronicles 7:29 | And along the borders of Manasseh were Beth-shean, Taanach, Megiddo, and Dor, together with their villages. The descendants of Joseph son of Israel lived in these towns. |
Judges 1:22 Summary
This verse tells us that the house of Joseph, with God's help, was able to attack and conquer the city of Bethel. It shows us that when we trust in God's power and presence, we can overcome even the toughest challenges. Just like the house of Joseph, we can trust in God's faithfulness and provision, as seen in Genesis 28:15 and Psalm 46:1. By putting our trust in Him, we can have the courage and strength we need to face whatever comes our way.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the house of Joseph attacking Bethel?
The house of Joseph attacking Bethel is significant because it shows that the tribe of Joseph, which includes Ephraim and Manasseh, was able to trust in God's power and provision to overcome their enemies, as seen in Genesis 49:24 and Exodus 33:22-23.
How did the Lord's presence with the house of Joseph contribute to their success?
The Lord's presence with the house of Joseph gave them courage, strength, and wisdom to overcome the city of Bethel, demonstrating the importance of trusting in God's presence and power, as emphasized in Deuteronomy 31:6 and Joshua 1:9.
What can we learn from the house of Joseph's experience in attacking Bethel?
We can learn that when we trust in God's power and presence, we can overcome even the most daunting challenges, just as the house of Joseph did, and this is reinforced by verses such as Psalm 23:4 and Isaiah 41:10.
How does this verse relate to the broader context of the conquest of Canaan?
This verse shows that the conquest of Canaan was not just a series of military victories, but also a demonstration of God's faithfulness to His people, as seen in Joshua 21:43-45 and Judges 1:1-2.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I need to trust in God's power and presence to overcome challenges?
- How can I, like the house of Joseph, demonstrate faith and courage in the face of adversity?
- What are some ways that I can seek God's presence and guidance in my daily life, just as the house of Joseph did before attacking Bethel?
- How can I apply the lesson of trusting in God's power and presence to my own life, and what are some potential benefits of doing so?
Gill's Exposition on Judges 1:22
And the house of Joseph, they also went up against Bethel,.... Which lay upon the borders of the sons of Joseph, Ephraim and Manasseh, Joshua 16:1; and though it seems to have been taken when Ai was,
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Judges 1:22
And the house of Joseph, they also went up against Bethel: and the LORD was with them. The house of Joseph - the tribe of Ephraim, as distinguished from Manasseh (Judges 1:27).
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Judges 1:22
The house of Joseph, i.e. the tribe of Ephraim, as appears from their opposition to the tribe of Manasseh, .
Trapp's Commentary on Judges 1:22
22 And of some have compassion, making a difference: Ver. 22. And of some] Or (according to other copies), "Retell their false reasonings," and dispute them out of their errors, ελεειτε, alias ελεγχετε.
Ellicott's Commentary on Judges 1:22
(22) The house of Joseph.—Ephraim and Manasseh. The narrative now leaves the conquest of southern for that of central Palestine (Joshua 16, 17). Beth-el.—The position of this town on the “highway” between Hebron and Shechem—the main thoroughfare of Palestine (Judges 20:31; Judges 21:19)—gave it great importance, as did also its sacred connection with events in the life of Abraham (Genesis 12:8-9; Genesis 13:3-4; Genesis 12:8) and Jacob (Genesis 28:10-17). For its subsequent history, see Judges 20:18-26, and the history of the northern kingdom, Hosea 10:8; Amos 5:21-23; Amos 7:10; 1 Kings 12, 13; 2 Kings 2:3, &c. It is now the wretched village of Beitin. Bethel belonged properly to Benjamin (Joshua 18:22), but possibly, as in the case of Jerusalem, the border of Ephraim and Benjamin separated the upper from the lower town.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Judges 1:22
Verse 22. The house of Joseph, they also went up against Bethel] That is, the tribe of Ephraim and the half tribe of Manasseh, who dwelt beyond Jordan. Beth-el was not taken by Joshua, though he took Ai, which was nigh to it. Instead of בית יוסף beith Yoseph, "the house of Joseph," ten of Dr. Kennicott's MSS. and six of De Rossi's have בני יוסף beney Yoseph, "the children of Joseph;" and this is the reading of both the Septuagint and Arabic, as well as of two copies in the Hexapla of Origen.
Cambridge Bible on Judges 1:22
22–26. The fortunes of the house of Joseph The account of the capture of Beth-el (Judges 1:22-26) has all the marks of antiquity, like the early fragments preserved in Judges 1:1-21. After the invasion of the South comes the invasion of Central Palestine, and, as this ancient version of the history shews, the two were independent of one another. The narrative knows nothing of such a leader as Joshua, though tradition connected him with the house of Joseph (Joshua 19:50 JE, Joshua 24:1 [Shechem], Joshua 24:30 E; Judges 2:9), and with the taking of Ai near Beth-el (Joshua 8).
Barnes' Notes on Judges 1:22
Bethel was within the borders of Benjamin, but was captured, as we here learn, by the house of Joseph, who probably retained it.
Whedon's Commentary on Judges 1:22
OF BETH-EL, Judges 1:22-26. 22. House of Joseph — The combined forces of Ephraim and western Manasseh.
Sermons on Judges 1:22
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Obtaining the Promises by Edgar F. Parkyns | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the story of David and how he made a mistake by not consulting God before carrying out his plans. The speaker emphasizes that sometimes we ma |
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Jacob Before Pharaoh by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, Pastor Chuck Smith focuses on the actions of Jacob as he is brought before Pharaoh. Joseph brings his father Jacob to Pharaoh, and Jacob blesses Pharaoh. Pastor Chu |
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The Shepherd - the Stone of Israel by Alexander Maclaren | Alexander Maclaren expounds on the profound names of God as revealed by Jacob, emphasizing the Mighty God of Jacob, the Shepherd, and the Stone of Israel. He illustrates how Jacob' |
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The Stone of Salvation or Destruction by Horatius Bonar | Horatius Bonar explores the multifaceted significance of the 'stone' in Matthew 21:44, emphasizing its role as a symbol of Christ. He discusses how this stone represents rejection, |
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His Bow Abode in Strength by C.H. Spurgeon | C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes that the true strength given by God to His faithful, like Joseph, is not mere bravado but a genuine, divine empowerment. This strength enables believers to |