Judges 1:20
Judges 1:20 in Multiple Translations
Just as Moses had promised, Judah gave Hebron to Caleb, who drove out the descendants of the three sons of Anak.
And they gave Hebron unto Caleb, as Moses said: and he expelled thence the three sons of Anak.
And they gave Hebron unto Caleb, as Moses had spoken: and he drove out thence the three sons of Anak.
And they gave Hebron to Caleb, as Moses had said; and he took the land of the three sons of Anak, driving them out from there.
As Moses had stipulated, Hebron was given to Caleb, who drove out from it the descendants of three sons of Anak.
And they gaue Hebron vnto Caleb, as Moses had saide, and hee expelled thence the three sonnes of Anak.
And they give to Caleb Hebron, as Moses hath spoken, and he dispossesseth thence the three sons of Anak.
They gave Hebron to Caleb, as Moses had said, and he drove the three sons of Anak out of there.
And they gave Hebron to Caleb, as Moses said: and he expelled thence the three sons of Anak.
And they gave Hebron to Caleb, as Moses had said, who destroyed out of it the three sons of Enac.
Hebron city was given to Caleb because Moses had promised him that he could have that city. And Caleb forced the three clans descended from Anak to leave that area.
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Study Notes — Judges 1:20
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- Judges 1:20 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Judges 1:20
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Judges 1:20
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Judges 1:20
- Trapp's Commentary on Judges 1:20
- Ellicott's Commentary on Judges 1:20
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Judges 1:20
- Cambridge Bible on Judges 1:20
- Whedon's Commentary on Judges 1:20
- Sermons on Judges 1:20
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.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Judges 1:10 | Judah also marched against the Canaanites who were living in Hebron (formerly known as Kiriath-arba), and they struck down Sheshai, Ahiman, and Talmai. |
| 2 | Joshua 15:13–14 | According to the LORD’s command to him, Joshua gave Caleb son of Jephunneh a portion among the sons of Judah—Kiriath-arba, that is, Hebron. (Arba was the forefather of Anak.) And Caleb drove out from there the three sons of Anak—the descendants of Sheshai, Ahiman, and Talmai, the children of Anak. |
| 3 | Numbers 14:24 | But because My servant Caleb has a different spirit and has followed Me wholeheartedly, I will bring him into the land he has entered, and his descendants will inherit it. |
| 4 | Deuteronomy 1:36 | except Caleb son of Jephunneh. He will see it, and I will give him and his descendants the land on which he has set foot, because he followed the LORD wholeheartedly.” |
| 5 | Joshua 14:9–14 | On that day Moses swore to me, saying, ‘Surely the land on which you have set foot will be an inheritance to you and your children forever, because you have wholly followed the LORD my God.’ Now behold, as the LORD promised, He has kept me alive these forty-five years since He spoke this word to Moses, while Israel wandered in the wilderness. So here I am today, eighty-five years old, still as strong today as I was the day Moses sent me out. As my strength was then, so it is now for war, for going out, and for coming in. Now therefore give me this hill country that the LORD promised me on that day, for you yourself heard then that the Anakim were there, with great and fortified cities. Perhaps with the LORD’s help I will drive them out, as the LORD has spoken.” Then Joshua blessed Caleb son of Jephunneh and gave him Hebron as his inheritance. Therefore Hebron belongs to Caleb son of Jephunneh the Kenizzite as an inheritance to this day, because he wholly followed the LORD, the God of Israel. |
| 6 | Numbers 13:22 | They went up through the Negev and came to Hebron, where Ahiman, Sheshai, and Talmai, the descendants of Anak, dwelled. It had been built seven years before Zoan in Egypt. |
| 7 | Joshua 21:11–12 | They gave them Kiriath-arba (that is, Hebron), with its surrounding pasturelands, in the hill country of Judah. (Arba was the father of Anak.) But they had given the fields and villages around the city to Caleb son of Jephunneh as his possession. |
Judges 1:20 Summary
This verse shows us that God is faithful to His promises, just like He was to Caleb when He gave him the city of Hebron. Caleb was able to drive out the strong and powerful descendants of the three sons of Anak because he trusted in God's power and presence. We can learn from Caleb's example and trust God to help us overcome the challenges we face in our lives, just like He did for Caleb (Joshua 14:12, Deuteronomy 1:36). By trusting in God, we can have the courage and strength to overcome any obstacle, no matter how big or scary it may seem (Psalm 27:1).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of Hebron being given to Caleb?
Hebron was given to Caleb as a fulfillment of Moses' promise, as seen in Joshua 14:13-14, and it symbolizes God's faithfulness to His promises, as stated in Joshua 23:14.
Who were the three sons of Anak?
The three sons of Anak are mentioned in Numbers 13:22 and Numbers 13:28, they were giants and a symbol of the strength and power of the enemies the Israelites faced, but Caleb's faith and trust in God allowed him to drive them out.
Why was Caleb able to drive out the descendants of the three sons of Anak?
Caleb was able to drive out the descendants of the three sons of Anak because of his faith and trust in God, as seen in Joshua 14:12, and because God was with him, as stated in Deuteronomy 1:36.
What does this verse teach us about God's promises?
This verse teaches us that God is faithful to His promises, just like He was to Caleb, as stated in Hebrews 11:13-16, and that we can trust Him to fulfill His promises in our lives as well, as seen in Jeremiah 29:11.
Reflection Questions
- What promises has God made to me that I am still waiting to see fulfilled, and how can I trust Him to bring them to pass?
- What giants or challenges am I facing in my life, and how can I trust God to give me the strength and courage to overcome them, just like Caleb did?
- What does it mean to trust God and have faith in His power and presence in my life, and how can I apply that faith to my daily challenges?
- How can I, like Caleb, demonstrate my trust in God by taking bold action and stepping out in faith, even when the task seems impossible?
Gill's Exposition on Judges 1:20
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Judges 1:20
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Judges 1:20
Trapp's Commentary on Judges 1:20
Ellicott's Commentary on Judges 1:20
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Judges 1:20
Cambridge Bible on Judges 1:20
Whedon's Commentary on Judges 1:20
Sermons on Judges 1:20
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Caleb by Welcome Detweiler | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the example of Caleb from the Bible who is commended for his wholehearted devotion to God. The speaker challenges the audience to examine the |
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The Spirit of Caleb by Stephen Kaung | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of possessing what God has promised to us. He encourages both young and old believers to enter into and possess the blessings |
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Give Me This Mountain by Gareth Evans | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the story of Caleb from the Bible. Caleb, at the age of 85, declares that he feels as strong as he did 40 years ago and believes he can still |
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25. Fighting Battles for the Next Generation by Denny Kenaston | This sermon emphasizes the importance of fighting battles for the next generation, drawing inspiration from the story of Caleb in Numbers. It highlights the need for first and seco |
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Climbing Mountains by Don Courville | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the story of Caleb from the Bible and his determination to conquer the mountain that God had promised him. The preacher highlights six reaso |
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On Eagles' Wings Pt 468 by Don Courville | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the concept of conquering mountains in our lives. He mentions that God will give us mountains, which represent obstacles or challenges, but we |
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Have Thou Authority Over Ten Cities by A.B. Simpson | A.B. Simpson emphasizes that true success in our Christian walk is measured by our faithfulness rather than outward achievements. He draws parallels between the faithfulness of Cal |






