Judges 1:11

11 From there they advanced against the people living in Debir (formerly called Kiriath Sepher).

Judges 1:11 in Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)
11 And from thence he went against the inhabitants of Debir: and the name of Debir before was Kirjathsepher:
English Standard Version (ESV)
11 From there they went against the inhabitants of Debir. The name of Debir was formerly Kiriath-sepher.
New Living Translation (NLT)
11 From there they went to fight against the people living in the town of Debir (formerly called Kiriath-sepher).
The Message Bible (MSG)
11 From there they had marched against the population of Debir (Debir used to be called Kiriath Sepher).
American Standard Version (ASV)
11 And from thence he went against the inhabitants of Debir. (Now the name of Debir beforetime was Kiriath-sepher.)
GOD'S WORD Translation (GW)
11 From there Judah's troops went to fight the people living at Debir. (In the past Debir was called Kiriath Sepher.)
Holman Christian Standard Bible (CSB)
11 From there they marched against the residents of Debir (Debir was formerly named Kiriath-sepher).
New International Reader's Version (NIRV)
11 From Hebron they marched out against the people who were living in Debir. It used to be called Kiriath Sepher.

Judges 1:11 Meaning and Commentary

Judges 1:11

And from thence he went against the inhabitants of Debir: and
the name of Debir before [was] Kirjathsepher.
] (See Gill on Joshua 15:15).

Judges 1:11 In-Context

9 After that, Judah went down to fight against the Canaanites living in the hill country, the Negev and the western foothills.
10 They advanced against the Canaanites living in Hebron (formerly called Kiriath Arba) and defeated Sheshai, Ahiman and Talmai.
11 From there they advanced against the people living in Debir (formerly called Kiriath Sepher).
12 And Caleb said, “I will give my daughter Aksah in marriage to the man who attacks and captures Kiriath Sepher.”
13 Othniel son of Kenaz, Caleb’s younger brother, took it; so Caleb gave his daughter Aksah to him in marriage.

Cross References 1

  • 1. Joshua 10:38; Joshua 15:15
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