Judg 1:9-13 | 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 1:9-13

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).

v. 10: Caleb led the attack on Hebron and defeated the three sons of Anak, the giants who lived there. Although Hebron had been promised to him earlier, Caleb waited to claim it until after he helped the rest of Israel (v.10; v.20 ^b).

v.11-12: Caleb offered his daughter Achsah in marriage to whoever would capture Debir, a strong city. He wanted to encourage others to help finish the conquest (v.11,12 ^c).

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v. 13: Othniel, Caleb’s nephew, accepted the challenge, took the city of Debir, and received Achsah as his wife (v.13 ^d).