John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Judges 1:26
And the man went into the land of the Hittites ,.... With his family; Kimchi says this was not one of the seven nations of Canaan; and it is very clear from this narrative, that the land this man went to was not in the land of Canaan; though it is certain a people of this name formerly dwelt there, Genesis 15:20 ; and the land of Canaan is called the land of the Hittites, Joshua 1:4 ; these either might flee to another country upon Joshua's entry into the land of Canaan, or a colony of... read more
Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Judges 1:21-36
We are here told upon what terms the rest of the tribes stood with the Canaanites that remained. I. Benjamin neglected to drive the Jebusites out of that part of the city of Jerusalem which fell to their lot, Jdg. 1:21. Judah had set them a good example, and gained them great advantages by what they did (Jdg. 1:9), but they did not follow the blow for want of resolution. II. The house of Joseph, 1. Bestirred themselves a little to get possession of Beth-el, Jdg. 1:22. That city is mentioned in... read more