Judges 1:8 cpdv — Then the sons of Judah, besieging Jerusalem, seized it. And they struck it with edge of the sword, delivering the entir…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Then the sons of Judah, besieging Jerusalem, seized it. And they struck it with edge of the sword, delivering the entire city to be burned. "

— Judges 1:8, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Judges 1 — Context

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

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Then Adonibezek fled. And they pursued him and captured him, and they cut off the ends of his hands and feet.

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And Adonibezek said: “Seventy kings, with the ends of their hands and feet amputated, have been gathering the remnants of food under my table. Just as I have done, so has God repaid me.” And they brought him to Jerusalem, and he died there.

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Then the sons of Judah, besieging Jerusalem, seized it. And they struck it with edge of the sword, delivering the entire city to be burned.

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And afterward, descending, they fought against the Canaanites who were living in the mountains, and in the south, and in the plains.

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And Judah, going forth against the Canaanites who were living at Hebron, (the name of which from antiquity was Kiriath-Arba) struck down Sheshai, and Ahiman, and Talmai.

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And continuing on from there, he went to the inhabitants of Debir, the old name of which was Kiriath-Sepher, that is, the City of Letters.

Judges 1:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Judges 1:8 say?
Judges 1:8 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Then the sons of Judah, besieging Jerusalem, seized it. And they struck it with edge of the sword, delivering the entire city to be burned. ”
Where is Judges 1:8 in the Bible?
Judges 1:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Judges, chapter 1, verse 8.
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 1:8.
What translation should I read Judges 1:8 in?
Judges 1:8 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 1:8?
Judges 1:8 reads (CPDV): “Then the sons of Judah, besieging Jerusalem, seized it. And they struck it with edge of the sword, delivering the entire city to be burned. ” 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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