Judges 1:2 nasb — The LORD said, "Judah shall go up; behold, I have given the land into his hand."

NASB

"The LORD said, "Judah shall go up; behold, I have given the land into his hand.""

— Judges 1:2, NASB

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Judges 1 — Context

1

Now it came about after the death of Joshua that the sons of Israel inquired of the LORD, saying, "Who shall go up first for us against the Canaanites, to fight against them?"

2

The LORD said, "Judah shall go up; behold, I have given the land into his hand."

3

Then Judah said to Simeon his brother, "Come up with me into the territory allotted me, that we may fight against the Canaanites; and I in turn will go with you into the territory allotted you." So Simeon went with him.

4

Judah went up, and the LORD gave the Canaanites and the Perizzites into their hands, and they defeated ten thousand men at Bezek.

5

They found Adoni-bezek in Bezek and fought against him, and they defeated the Canaanites and the Perizzites.

Judges 1:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Judges 1:2 say?
Judges 1:2 in the NASB reads: “The LORD said, "Judah shall go up; behold, I have given the land into his hand."”
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 (NASB): “The LORD said, "Judah shall go up; behold, I have given the land into his hand."” 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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