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Judges 1:35

Judges 1:36 net — The border of Amorite territory ran from the Scorpion Ascent to Sela and on up.

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"The border of Amorite territory ran from the Scorpion Ascent to Sela and on up."

— Judges 1:36, NET Bible

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Judges 1 — Context

33

The men of Naphtali did not conquer the people living in Beth Shemesh or Beth Anath. They live among the Canaanites residing in the land. The Canaanites living in Beth Shemesh and Beth Anath were forced to do hard labor for them.

34

The Amorites forced the people of Dan to live in the hill country. They did not allow them to live in the coastal plain.

35

The Amorites managed to remain in Har Heres, Aijalon, and Shaalbim. Whenever the tribe of Joseph was strong militarily, the Amorites were forced to do hard labor.

36

The border of Amorite territory ran from the Scorpion Ascent to Sela and on up.

Judges 1:36 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Judges 1:36 say?
Judges 1:36 in the NET Bible reads: “The border of Amorite territory ran from the Scorpion Ascent to Sela and on up.”
Where is Judges 1:36 in the Bible?
Judges 1:36 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Judges, chapter 1, verse 36.
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 1:36.
What translation should I read Judges 1:36 in?
Judges 1:36 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 1:36?
Judges 1:36 reads (NET): “The border of Amorite territory ran from the Scorpion Ascent to Sela and on up.” 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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