Juges - Caput 1

Juges 1.1 post mortem Iosue consuluerunt filii Israhel Dominum dicentes quis ascendet ante nos contra Chananeum et erit dux belli Juges 1.2 dixitque Dominus Iudas ascendet ecce tradidi terram in manus eius Juges 1.3 et ait Iudas Symeoni fratri suo ascende mecum in sorte mea et pugna contra Chananeum ut et ego pergam tecum in sorte tua et abiit cum eo Symeon Juges 1.4 ascenditque Iudas et tradidit Dominus Chananeum ac Ferezeum in manus eorum et percusserunt in Bezec decem milia virorum Juges 1.5 inveneruntque Adonibezec in Bezec et pugnaverunt contra eum ac percusserunt Chananeum et Ferezeum Juges 1.6 fugit autem Adonibezec quem secuti conprehenderunt caesis summitatibus manuum eius ac pedum Juges 1.7 dixitque Adonibezec septuaginta reges amputatis manuum ac pedum summitatibus colligebant sub mensa mea ciborum reliquias sicut feci ita reddidit mihi Deus adduxeruntque eum in Hierusalem et ibi mortuus est Juges 1.8 obpugnantes ergo filii Iuda Hierusalem ceperunt eam et percusserunt in ore gladii tradentes cunctam incendio civitatem Juges 1.9 et postea descendentes pugnaverunt contra Chananeum qui habitabat in montanis et ad meridiem et in campestribus Juges 1.10 pergensque Iudas contra Chananeum qui habitabat in Hebron cui nomen fuit antiquitus Cariatharbe percussit Sisai et Ahiman et Tholmai Juges 1.11 atque inde profectus abiit ad habitatores Dabir cuius nomen vetus erat Cariathsepher id est civitas Litterarum Juges 1.12 dixitque Chaleb qui percusserit Cariathsepher et vastaverit eam dabo ei Axam filiam meam uxorem Juges 1.13 cumque cepisset eam Othonihel filius Cenez frater Chaleb minor dedit ei filiam suam coniugem Juges 1.14 quam pergentem in itinere monuit vir suus ut peteret a patre suo agrum quae cum suspirasset sedens asino dixit ei Chaleb quid habes Juges 1.15 at illa respondit da mihi benedictionem quia terram arentem dedisti mihi da et inriguam aquis dedit ergo ei Chaleb inriguum superius et inriguum inferius Juges 1.16 filii autem Cinei cognati Mosi ascenderunt de civitate Palmarum cum filiis Iuda in desertum sortis eius quod est ad meridiem Arad et habitaverunt cum eo Juges 1.17 abiit autem Iudas cum Symeone fratre suo et percusserunt simul Chananeum qui habitabat in Sephath et interfecerunt eum vocatumque est nomen urbis Horma id est anathema Juges 1.18 cepitque Iudas Gazam cum finibus suis et Ascalonem atque Accaron cum terminis suis Juges 1.19 fuitque Dominus cum Iuda et montana possedit nec potuit delere habitatores vallis quia falcatis curribus abundabant Juges 1.20 dederuntque Chaleb Hebron sicut dixerat Moses qui delevit ex ea tres filios Enach Juges 1.21 Iebuseum autem habitatorem Hierusalem non deleverunt filii Beniamin habitavitque Iebuseus cum filiis Beniamin in Hierusalem usque in praesentem diem Juges 1.22 domus quoque Ioseph ascendit in Bethel fuitque Dominus cum eis Juges 1.23 nam cum obsiderent urbem quae prius Luza vocabatur Juges 1.24 viderunt hominem egredientem de civitate dixeruntque ad eum ostende nobis introitum civitatis et faciemus tecum misericordiam Juges 1.25 qui cum ostendisset eis percusserunt urbem in ore gladii hominem autem illum et omnem cognationem eius dimiserunt Juges 1.26 qui dimissus abiit in terram Etthim et aedificavit ibi civitatem vocavitque eam Luzam quae ita appellatur usque in praesentem diem Juges 1.27 Manasses quoque non delevit Bethsan et Thanach cum viculis suis et habitatores Dor et Ieblaam et Mageddo cum viculis suis coepitque Chananeus habitare cum eis Juges 1.28 postquam autem confortatus est Israhel fecit eos tributarios et delere noluit Juges 1.29 Ephraim etiam non interfecit Chananeum qui habitabat in Gazer sed habitavit cum eo Juges 1.30 Zabulon non delevit habitatores Cetron et Naalon sed habitavit Chananeus in medio eius factusque est ei tributarius Juges 1.31 Aser quoque non delevit habitatores Achcho et Sidonis Alab et Achazib et Alba et Afec et Roob Juges 1.32 habitavitque in medio Chananei habitatoris illius terrae nec interfecit eum Juges 1.33 Nepthali non delevit habitatores Bethsemes et Bethanath et habitavit inter Chananeum habitatorem terrae fueruntque ei Bethsemitae et Bethanitae tributarii Juges 1.34 artavitque Amorreus filios Dan in monte nec dedit eis locum ut ad planiora descenderent Juges 1.35 habitavitque in monte Hares quod interpretatur testaceo in Ahilon et Salabim et adgravata est manus domus Ioseph factusque est ei tributarius Juges 1.36 fuit autem terminus Amorrei ab ascensu Scorpionis Petra et superiora loca

Juges : Caput 1

Introduction to Judges Chapter 1

Chapter 1 of Judges opens a new phase in the history of Israel. This revealing text questions how the people cope with the absence of a single leader. It describes the successes and failures of the tribes during the occupation of Canaan, thus introducing the pattern of partial obedience that would characterize the period of the judges. This chapter also highlights the consequences of disobedience.

Main Themes

Important themes such as the sovereignty of God, human responsibility, and covenants are explored. We invite you to consider five biblical passages that shed light on the challenges presented in this crucial chapter.

Illuminating Bible Passages

Joshua 15:63

“But the Jebusites who lived in Jerusalem could not be driven out by the children of Judah; so the Jebusites have lived with the children of Judah in Jerusalem to this day.” This verse from Joshua is directly linked to Judges 1:21, showing the continuity of the narrative regarding the inability to completely expel the Jebusites.

Psalms 106:34-35

“They did not destroy the people, as the Lord had commanded them; before, they mingled with the nations and learned their works.” This psalm reflects the period of the Judges, including the events of Judges 1, when Israel failed to completely expel the Canaanites.

Hebrews 11:32

“And what else shall I say? For I would run out of time if I were to speak of Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, David, Samuel, and the prophets.” Although it does not specifically mention the events of Judges 1, this verse shows the continuing importance of the book of Judges in the history of faith.

Deuteronomy 7:2

“And when the Lord your God delivers them before you to strike them, you shall utterly destroy them; you shall make no covenant with them, nor show them mercy.” This commandment from Deuteronomy is the backdrop for the actions described in Judges 1, where Israel attempts to carry out this commandment.

2 Corinthians 6:14

“Do not be unequally yoked together with unbelievers, for what fellowship has righteousness with unrighteousness? And what communion has light with darkness?” Although in a different context, this verse echoes the principle underlying God’s command for Israel not to mingle with the people of the land, as seen in Judges 1.

Conclusion

In light of these passages, we are called to reflect on our own obedience and how we respond to God’s call in our daily lives. The period of Judges challenges us to recognize the importance of faithfulness to God and His commandments, while remaining vigilant against outside influences.