Judg 1:9 | MHM | STEP | Judges 1:9−19: Conquests of Judah This passage gives more details about the military campaigns led by the tribe of Judah, with help from Simeon. Their victories were impressive, but not complete. They succeed in driving out many Canaanites from the mountains, but failed to defeat those in the valleys, mainly because they feared the enemy’s iron chariots. The story also tells us about Caleb’s conquest of Hebron and Othniel’s bravery in capturing Debir. The tribe of Simeon also made gains, and the Kenites, relatives of Moses, found a place to settle in Judah’s territory. The victories and failures of this campaign teach us about courage, cooperation, and the need to trust God fully. v.9 : Judah fought against the Canaanites living in the hill country, the Negev (south), and the western foothills. They drove out many enemies from the mountains, but their victory was not total ( v. 9 ).

‏ Judges 1:9

Judges 1:9−19: Conquests of Judah

This passage gives more details about the military campaigns led by the tribe of Judah, with help from Simeon. Their victories were impressive, but not complete. They succeed in driving out many Canaanites from the mountains, but failed to defeat those in the valleys, mainly because they feared the enemy’s iron chariots. The story also tells us about Caleb’s conquest of Hebron and Othniel’s bravery in capturing Debir. The tribe of Simeon also made gains, and the Kenites, relatives of Moses, found a place to settle in Judah’s territory. The victories and failures of this campaign teach us about courage, cooperation, and the need to trust God fully.

v.9: Judah fought against the Canaanites living in the hill country, the Negev (south), and the western foothills. They drove out many enemies from the mountains, but their victory was not total (v.9 ^a).