Judges 1:29 net — The men of Ephraim did not conquer the Canaanites living in Gezer. The Canaanites lived among them in Gezer.

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"The men of Ephraim did not conquer the Canaanites living in Gezer. The Canaanites lived among them in Gezer."

— Judges 1:29, NET Bible

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Judges 1 — Context

26

He moved to Hittite country and built a city. He named it Luz, and it has kept that name to this very day.

27

The men of Manasseh did not conquer Beth Shean, Taanach, or their surrounding towns. Nor did they conquer the people living in Dor, Ibleam, Megiddo or their surrounding towns. The Canaanites managed to remain in those areas.

28

Whenever Israel was strong militarily, they forced the Canaanites to do hard labor, but they never totally conquered them.

29

The men of Ephraim did not conquer the Canaanites living in Gezer. The Canaanites lived among them in Gezer.

30

The men of Zebulun did not conquer the people living in Kitron and Nahalol. The Canaanites lived among them and were forced to do hard labor.

31

The men of Asher did not conquer the people living in Acco or Sidon, nor did they conquer Ahlab, Achzib, Helbah, Aphek, or Rehob.

32

The people of Asher live among the Canaanites residing in the land because they did not conquer them.

Judges 1:29 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Judges 1:29 say?
Judges 1:29 in the NET Bible reads: “The men of Ephraim did not conquer the Canaanites living in Gezer. The Canaanites lived among them in Gezer.”
Where is Judges 1:29 in the Bible?
Judges 1:29 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Judges, chapter 1, verse 29.
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 1:29.
What translation should I read Judges 1:29 in?
Judges 1:29 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 1:29?
Judges 1:29 reads (NET): “The men of Ephraim did not conquer the Canaanites living in Gezer. The Canaanites lived among them in Gezer.” 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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