Judges 1:18

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

And Judah also captured Gaza, Ashkelon, and Ekron—each with its territory.

American Standard Version (1901)

Also Judah took Gaza with the border thereof, and Ashkelon with the border thereof, and Ekron with the border thereof.

Bible in Basic English

Then Judah took Gaza and its limit, and Ashkelon and its limit, and Ekron and its limit.

Free Bible Version

Judah also captured the towns of Gaza, Ashkelon, and Ekron, each with its surrounding territory.

Geneva Bible 1599

Also Iudah tooke Azzah with the coasts thereof, and Askelon with the coasts thereof, and Ekron with the coastes thereof.

King James (Authorized) Version

Also Judah took Gaza with the coast thereof, and Askelon with the coast thereof, and Ekron with the coast thereof.

Translation for Translators

The men of Judah also captured Gaza, Ashkelon, and Ekron cities and all the land that is near those cities.

Unlocked Literal Bible

The people of Judah also captured Gaza and the land around it, Ashkelon and the land around it, and Ekron and the land around it.

Noah Webster Bible

Also Judah took Gaza with its border, and Askelon with its border, and Ekron with its border.

World English Bible

Also Judah took Gaza with its border, and Ashkelon with its border, and Ekron with its border.

Young's Literal Translation

And Judah captureth Gaza and its border, and Askelon and its border, and Ekron and its border;

Context

The Capture of Jerusalem and Hebron

¹⁷Then the men of Judah went with their brothers the Simeonites, attacked the Canaanites living in Zephath, and devoted the city to destruction. So it was called Hormah. ¹⁸And Judah also captured Gaza, Ashkelon, and Ekron—each with its territory.¹⁹The 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.

Sermons

What Happened?

K.P. Yohannan

Summary

This verse describes the conquest of the city of Debir by the tribe of Judah. It showcases the faith and determination of the Israelites in claiming the Promised Land, as they trusted in God's promises and guidance. The mention of Caleb's daughter Achsah requesting springs of water from her father highlights the importance of seeking God's blessings and provisions in the midst of victory. Overall, Judges 1:18 illustrates the theme of obedience, faith, and reliance on God in the fulfillment of His promises.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

Also Judah took Gaza, with the coast thereof,.... Which by lot fell to that tribe, Jos 15:47; it was not till now subdued: and Ashkelon with the coast thereof; which, according to our countryman Sandys (q), was ten miles from Gaza: and Ekron with the coast thereof; this also is the lot that fell to Judah, but was afterwards given to the tribe of Dan, Jos 15:45; for whom Judah now fought and took it; but in a short time all these places were retaken, and possessed by the Philistines, and were three of their five principalities which they ever after retained, see Jdg 3:3. (q) Travels, p. 118. Ed. 5.