Judges 1:11 asv — And from thence he went against the inhabitants of Debir. (Now the name of Debir beforetime was Kiriath-sepher.)

American Standard Version

"And from thence he went against the inhabitants of Debir. (Now the name of Debir beforetime was Kiriath-sepher.) "

— Judges 1:11, American Standard Version

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Judges 1 — Context

8

And the children of Judah fought against Jerusalem, and took it, and smote it with the edge of the sword, and set the city on fire.

9

And afterward the children of Judah went down to fight against the Canaanites that dwelt in the hill-country, and in the South, and in the lowland.

10

And Judah went against the Canaanites that dwelt in Hebron (now the name of Hebron beforetime was Kiriath-arba); and they smote Sheshai, and Ahiman, and Talmai.

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And from thence he went against the inhabitants of Debir. (Now the name of Debir beforetime was Kiriath-sepher.)

12

And Caleb said, He that smiteth Kiriath-sepher, and taketh it, to him will I give Achsah my daughter to wife.

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And Othniel the son of Kenaz, Caleb’s younger brother, took it: and he gave him Achsah his daughter to wife.

14

And it came to pass, when she came unto him, that she moved him to ask of her father a field: and she alighted from off her ass; and Caleb said unto her, What wouldest thou?

Judges 1:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Judges 1:11 say?
Judges 1:11 in the American Standard Version reads: “And from thence he went against the inhabitants of Debir. (Now the name of Debir beforetime was Kiriath-sepher.) ”
Where is Judges 1:11 in the Bible?
Judges 1:11 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Judges, chapter 1, verse 11.
Who wrote Judges?
Judges is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Samuel). It was written c. 1050–1000 BC.
What is the book of Judges about?
Judges chronicles the cycle of apostasy, oppression, and deliverance that defined Israel between Joshua and Samuel. Through twelve raised-up deliverers — including Deborah, Gideon, and Samson — God repeatedly rescues a people who keep doing what is right in their own eyes.
What are the major themes of Judges?
Judges explores themes including Apostasy, Deliverance, Cycles of Sin, Need for a King, Mercy. These themes shape the meaning and context of Judges 1:11.
What translation should I read Judges 1:11 in?
Judges 1:11 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Judges 1:11?
Judges 1:11 reads (ASV): “And from thence he went against the inhabitants of Debir. (Now the name of Debir beforetime was Kiriath-sepher.) ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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