士師記 1:4-5 RCUVTS

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Judges 1:5

Judges 1:5. They found Adoni-bezek— Adoni signifies Lord, or Master; so that Adoni-bezek was evidently the King, or Lord, of Bezek. See Bochart's Hieroz. pars 1: lib. 2. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Judges 1:5

5, 6. Bezek—This place lay within the domain of Judah, about twelve miles south of Jerusalem. found Adoni-bezek—that is, "lord of Bezek"—he was "found," that is, surprised and routed in a pitched battle, whence he fled; but being taken prisoner, he was treated with a severity unusual among the Israelites, for they "cut off his thumbs and great toes." Barbarities of various kinds were commonly practised on prisoners of war in ancient times, and the object of this particular mutilation of the... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Judges 1:1-5

A. Hostilities between the Israelites and the Canaanites following Joshua’s death 1:1-2:5". . . archaeology shows that the superpowers (Babylonia, Assyria, the Hittites, and Egypt) were relatively weak during the days of the judges and the monarchy. Internal affairs kept them busy at home. This, humanly speaking, made possible the survival of the nation of Israel. The smaller, local enemies were trouble enough for her armies." [Note: Arthur H. Lewis, Judges and Ruth, p. 13.] 1. Initial... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Judges 1:1-6

I. THE REASONS FOR ISRAEL’S APOSTASY 1:1-3:6The first major section in the book (Judges 1:1 to Judges 3:6) explains very clearly why the period of the judges was a dark chapter in Israel’s history. God revealed the reasons for Israel’s apostasy and consequent national problems in terms too clear to miss.The years immediately following Joshua’s death saw a transition from success to failure. The events of this period set the scene for the amphictyony (rule by judges) and provide a background for... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Judges 1:1-21

The leadership of Judah 1:1-21 read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Judges 1:4

Bezek was obviously a stronghold of the Canaanites and Perizzites at this time since the Israelite forces were able to smite them near this town. The word translated "thousand" (Heb. eleph) can also mean "military unit." In Judges 20:10 it refers to a unit of 10 men. Consequently the meaning here may be 10 military units rather than 10 thousand soldiers. [Note: See my note on 20:10.] read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Judges 1:5-7

Adoni-bezek (lit. Lord of Bezek) was the title of the king of Bezek (cf. 1 Samuel 11:8-11) rather than his proper name. The modern town name is Khirbet Ibziq. [Note: Lindsey, p. 378.] The Israelites probably cut off this man’s thumbs so he could not wield a sword, and his big toes so he could not run away, as well as to humiliate him. These were evidently temporary measures until they could carry out God’s will and slay him. The loss of these digits also made it impossible for him to serve as a... read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Judges 1:1-4

Introductory (Judges 1:1 to Judges 3:4)Division 1, Judges 1:1 to Judges 2:5.This section of the book contains a brief recapitulation of the early conquest of Palestine, told from a somewhat different point of view from that of Joshua 7-21, and supplying much that is there not mentioned. From these vv. it is clear that Palestine was not conquered in one great invasion; and the whole of the book shows Israel to be only in very precarious possession of the land. The narrative in Joshua emphasises... read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Judges 1:1-36

The Conquests of Judah, Simeon, and other Tribes1-8. Conquests of Judah and Simeon.1. After the death of Joshua] This joins the beginning of Judges to the end of Joshua; but in what follows the author refers to events which must have preceded the partition of Joshua 13 f., and the campaigns of Joshua 10, 11. Asked the lord] Consulted the oracle of the Lord’: cp. Judges 18:5; Judges 20:18. See also Exodus 28:30; Numbers 27:21. 2. The land] the S. part of Palestine. 3. Simeon] The towns of Simeon... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Judges 1:4

(4) And Judah went up.—Under the leadership of Caleb (Joshua 14:6).The Canaanites and the Perizzites.—See Genesis 13:7; Genesis 34:30. The former seem to have been lowlanders—“by the sea and by the coast of Jordan” (Numbers 13:29), “on the east and on the west” (Joshua 11:3; Joshua 17:16). The Perizzites were the mountain and forest tribes (Joshua 11:3; Joshua 17:15). Their antiquity and importance appear from the allusions to them in Genesis 13:7; Genesis 34:30; 1 Kings 9:20; 2EEsther 1:21.... read more

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Judges 1:5

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Judges 1:5

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Judges 1:1-5

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Judges 1:1-6

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Judges 1:1-21

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Judges 1:4

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Judges 1:5-7

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Judges 1:1-4

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Judges 1:1-36

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Judges 1:4

Group of Brands