Judges 1:18 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ Also Judah took Gaza with the coast thereof, and Askelon with the coast thereof, and Ekron with the coast thereof. ”

Judges 1:18 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

It is remarkable that Ashdod is not here mentioned, as it is in Joshua 15:46-47 , in conjunction with Gaza and Ekron; but that Askelon, which is not in the list of the cities of Judah at all, is n...
Judges 1:18 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

Also Judah took (i) Gaza with the coast thereof, and Askelon with the coast thereof, and Ekron with the coast thereof. (i) These cities and others were later possessed by the Philistines, ( 1 Samuel...
Judges 1:18 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Judges 1:1 to Judges 2:5 . The Conquests and Settlements of the Israelites in Western Palestine. From this introduction, which is one of the most valuable parts of early Hebrew history, we learn...
Judges 1:18 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

took Gaza, &c. These were wholly or partially retaken by the enemy, Compare Judges 14:19 . Jdg 16:1. 1 Samuel 5:10 . Perhaps this accounts for the Septuagint reading, "Judah too did not inher...
Judges 1:18 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Also Judah took Gaza with the coast thereof, and Askelon with the coast thereof, and Ekron with the coast thereof. Judah took Gaza - and Askelon - and Ekron - There is a most remarkable variation her...
Judges 1:18 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Also Judah took Gaza with the coast thereof, and Askelon with the coast thereof, and Ekron with the coast thereof. Also Judah took Gaza with the coast thereof. The confederate tribes, pursuin...
Judges 1:18 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Introductory ( Judges 1:1 to Judges 3:4 ) Division 1, Judges 1:1 to Judges 2:5 . This section of the book contains a brief recapitulation of the early conquest of Palestine, told from a some...
Judges 1:18 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Took Gaza... Askelon... Ekron. — Three of the five Philistian lordships, to which the LXX. add Ashdod (Azotus). In Joshua 13:3 these five townships are mentioned as still unconquered, and here...
Judges 1:18 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

THE WAY OF THE SWORD Judges 1:12-26 THE name Kiriath-sepher, that is Book-Town, has been supposed to point to the existence of a semi-popular literature among the pre-Judaean inhabitants of Can...
Judges 1:18 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Flagging in Their Great Task Judges 1:16-36 ; Judges 2:1-5 The conquest of Canaan was very partial. Israel dwelled among the ancient inhabitants of the land, much as the Normans did among the...
Judges 1:18 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

The Book of Judges covers historically a period from the death of Joshua to the judgeship of Samuel and the introduction of the monarchy. It opens with a description of the general condition of affa...
Judges 1:18 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Here we trace the want of faith, and consequently the want of courage, in Israel. What were the chariots of iron, when God fought the battles of Israel? But is not this, in a spiritual sense, the ver...
Judges 1:18 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Also Judah took Gaza, with the coast thereof ,.... Which by lot fell to that tribe, Joshua 15:47 ; it was not till now subdued: and Ashkelon with the coast thereof ; which, according to our count...
Judges 1:18 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Also Judah took Gaza with the coast thereof, and Askelon with the coast thereof, and Ekron with the coast thereof. Ver. 18. Also Judah took Gaza with the coast thereof. ] But lost them again to...
Judges 1:18 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Judah also took Gaza, Askelon, and Ekron These three cities were in the country of the Philistines, upon the sea-coast, and the Israelites did not hold them long before the Philistines recovered th...
Judges 1:18 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

INITIAL VICTORIES, YET IMPAIRED (vv. 1-26) Joshua having died, Israel does not subside into indifference, but realizes that there is territory that should be possessed. They therefore appeal to...
Judges 1:18 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Conquests of Judah. B. C. 1425. 9 And afterward the children of Judah went down to fig...
Judges 1:18 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

The principal cities of the Philistines. Quest. How could this be, when among the people left to try Israel, are the five lords of the Philistines, Judges 3:3 . Answ. It is only said that they...
Judges 1:18 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

‘ Also Judah took Gaza, with its border, and Ashkelon with its border, and Ekron with its border.' These were city states in the coastal plain, from Gaza in the south to Ekron in the north, a dis...
Judges 1:18 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITICAL NOTES.— Judges 1:17 . And Judah went with Simeon.] The history is here resumed, after the digression ( Judges 1:8-16 ). Zephath or Hormah. ] The latter name, meaning “ a devoting ,” wa...
Judges 1:18 - Sermon Bible Commentary

Judges 1 and Judges 2 The character of Joshua is, like that of many soldiers, simple and easily understood. He was strong and of a good courage, a man, fit not only for battle, but for tedious...
Judges 1:18 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Judges 1:1 . After the death of Joshua, whose death was to the Jews the commencement of new troubles; they asked counsel of the Lord, as directed, Numbers 27:21 , by Phinehas the priest. Judges...
Judges 1:18 - The Biblical Illustrator

Zephath . .. Hormah. Zephath and Hormah In the world of thought and feeling there are many Zephaths, whence quick onset is often made upon the faith and hope of men. We are pressing towards...
Judges 1:18 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION Judges 1:8 Read Fought against Jerusalem , and took it , and smote it. It is the continuation of the narrative of the exploits of Judah and Simeon in conquering their respect...
Judges 1:18 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Overthrow of Various Enemies
Judges 1:18 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Samuel 6:17 ; Exodus 23:31 ; Joshua 11:22 ; Joshua 13:3 ; Joshua 15:45-47 ; Judges 16:1 ; Judges 16:2 ; Judges 16:21 ; Judges 3:3
Judges 1:18 - Wells of Living Water Commentary

Jude's Certain Men The Book of Jude INTRODUCTORY WORDS The statement, "Thy testimonies are wonderful" is nowhere more strikingly true than in the Book of Jude. No photographer ever made a...
Judges 1:18 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

Judah took — It is only said, they took the cities, and probably contented themselves with making them tributary; but it is not said that they slew the people, as they ought to have done; and as it...

Judges 1:18 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Judges 1:18 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

Judges 1:18 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Judges 1:18 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Judges 1:18 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Judges 1:18 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Judges 1:18 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Judges 1:18 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Judges 1:18 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Judges 1:18 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Judges 1:18 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Judges 1:18 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Judges 1:18 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Judges 1:18 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Judges 1:18 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Judges 1:18 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

Judges 1:18 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Judges 1:18 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Judges 1:18 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Judges 1:18 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Judges 1:18 - Sermon Bible Commentary

Judges 1:18 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Judges 1:18 - The Biblical Illustrator

Judges 1:18 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

Judges 1:18 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Judges 1:18 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Judges 1:18 - Wells of Living Water Commentary

Judges 1:18 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes