Judg 1:2 | MHM | STEP | v. 2 : God answers that Judah should go first and assures them of victory, saying, "I have delivered the land into his hand." Judah is chosen because it is the strongest tribe, holds the first place of honor, and is the tribe from which the Messiah, the Lion of Judah, would come. Judah’s success depends on both their effort and God’s promise ( v. 2 ).

‏ Judges 1:2

v. 2: God answers that Judah should go first and assures them of victory, saying, "I have delivered the land into his hand." Judah is chosen because it is the strongest tribe, holds the first place of honor, and is the tribe from which the Messiah, the Lion of Judah, would come. Judah’s success depends on both their effort and God’s promise (v.2 ^a).