Judges 1:2 cpdv — And the Lord said: “Judah shall ascend. Behold, I have delivered the land into his hands.”

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And the Lord said: “Judah shall ascend. Behold, I have delivered the land into his hands.” "

— Judges 1:2, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Judges 1 — Context

1

After the death of Joshua, the sons of Israel consulted the Lord, saying, “Who will ascend before us, against the Canaanite, and who will be the commander of the war?”

2

And the Lord said: “Judah shall ascend. Behold, I have delivered the land into his hands.”

3

And Judah said to his brother Simeon, “Go up with me to my lot, and fight against the Canaanite, so that I also may go forth with you to your lot.” And Simeon went with him.

4

And Judah went up, and the Lord delivered the Canaanite, as well as the Perizzite, into their hands. And they struck down ten thousand of the men at Bezek.

5

And they found Adonibezek at Bezek, and they fought against him, and they struck down the Canaanite and the Perizzite.

Judges 1:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Judges 1:2 say?
Judges 1:2 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And the Lord said: “Judah shall ascend. Behold, I have delivered the land into his hands.” ”
Where is Judges 1:2 in the Bible?
Judges 1:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Judges, chapter 1, verse 2.
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 1:2.
What translation should I read Judges 1:2 in?
Judges 1:2 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 1:2?
Judges 1:2 reads (CPDV): “And the Lord said: “Judah shall ascend. Behold, I have delivered the land into his hands.” ” 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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