Judges 1:3

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Judges 1:1-8

Here, I. The children of Israel consult the oracle of God for direction which of all the tribes should first attempt to clear their country of the Canaanites, and to animate and encourage the rest. It was after the death of Joshua. While he lived he directed them, and all the tribes were obedient to him, but when he died he left no successor in the same authority that he had; but the people must consult the breast-plate of judgment, and thence receive the word of command; for God himself, as... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Judges 1:3

And Judah said unto Simeon his brother ,.... The men of the tribe of Judah said to those of the tribe of Simeon, they being not only brethren by father's and mother's side, which was not the case of all the sons of Jacob, but their possessions and inheritances lay near together; and indeed those of Simeon were within the inheritance of the tribe of Judah, Joshua 19:1 ; so that as they lived in great nearness and familiarity with each other, their interests were closely united together: ... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Judges 1:3

Come up with me into my lot - It appears that the portions of Judah and Simeon had not been cleared of the Canaanites, or that these were the parts which were now particularly invaded. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Judges 1:3

Judges 1:3. Judah said unto Simeon As nearest to him, both by relation, being his brother by both parents, and by habitation. Come up with me against the Canaanites Which people, with the Perizzites, still possessed a considerable part of the lot which fell to Judah. And I will likewise go with thee To drive the Canaanites out of that part of the country which was the portion of Simeon. So Simeon went with him They joined their forces together in this expedition, under the conduct, no... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Judges 1:1-36

1:1-2:10 SUMMARY OF JOSHUA’S CONQUESTIsrael’s incomplete conquest (1:1-36)The writer of the book is concerned with events ‘after the death of Joshua’ (see 1:1), but before describing these events he gives a background to them by outlining Israel’s conquest of Canaan under Joshua. First, he summarizes the attack led by Judah and Simeon in the southern part of the central highlands (1:1-7; see notes on Joshua 10:1-43).Jerusalem was among the highland towns that Joshua captured. Later, however, it... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Judges 1:3

3. Judah said unto Simeon his brother, Come up with me . . ., that we may fight against the Canaanites—Being conterminous tribes (Joshua 19:1; Joshua 19:2), they had a common interest, and were naturally associated in this enterprise. Joshua 19:2- :. ADONI-BEZEK JUSTLY REQUITED. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Judges 1:1-3

The Book of Judges begins with a conjunction translated "now" or "and." God intended Judges to continue the narrative of Israel’s history where the Book of Joshua ended (cf. Joshua 1:1). This verse provides a heading for the whole Book of Judges with the actual events following Joshua’s death not being narrated until after the record of his death in Judges 2:8. Another view of the relationship of Judges 1:1 to Judges 2:5 to the death of Joshua is that all of Judges 1:1 to Judges 2:5 records... 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

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