Judges 1:26 web — The man went into the land of the Hittites, and built a city, and called its name Luz, which is its name to this day.

World English Bible

"The man went into the land of the Hittites, and built a city, and called its name Luz, which is its name to this day."

— Judges 1:26, World English Bible

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Judges 1 — Context

23

The house of Joseph sent to spy out Bethel. (Now the name of the city before was Luz.)

24

The watchers saw a man come forth out of the city, and they said to him, "Please show us the entrance into the city, and we will deal kindly with you."

25

He showed them the entrance into the city; and they struck the city with the edge of the sword; but they let the man go and all his family.

26

The man went into the land of the Hittites, and built a city, and called its name Luz, which is its name to this day.

27

Manasseh did not drive out [the inhabitants of] Beth Shean and its towns, nor [of] Taanach and its towns, nor the inhabitants of Dor and its towns, nor the inhabitants of Ibleam and its towns, nor the inhabitants of Megiddo and its towns; but the Canaanites would dwell in that land.

28

It happened, when Israel had grown strong, that they put the Canaanites to forced labor, and did not utterly drive them out.

29

Ephraim didn't drive out the Canaanites who lived in Gezer; but the Canaanites lived in Gezer among them.

Judges 1:26 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Judges 1:26 say?
Judges 1:26 in the World English Bible reads: “The man went into the land of the Hittites, and built a city, and called its name Luz, which is its name to this day.”
Where is Judges 1:26 in the Bible?
Judges 1:26 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Judges, chapter 1, verse 26.
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 1:26.
What translation should I read Judges 1:26 in?
Judges 1:26 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 1:26?
Judges 1:26 reads (WEB): “The man went into the land of the Hittites, and built a city, and called its name Luz, which is its name to this day.” 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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