Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The LORD answered, “Judah shall go up; I have given the land into their hands.” New Living Translation The LORD answered, “Judah, for I have given them victory over the land.” English Standard Version The LORD said, “Judah shall go up; behold, I have given the land into his hand.” Berean Standard Bible “Judah shall go up,” answered the LORD. “Indeed, I have delivered the land into their hands.” King James Bible And the LORD said, Judah shall go up: behold, I have delivered the land into his hand. New King James Version And the LORD said, “Judah shall go up. Indeed I have delivered the land into his hand.” New American Standard Bible The LORD said, “Judah shall go up; behold, I have handed the land over to him.” NASB 1995 The LORD said, “Judah shall go up; behold, I have given the land into his hand.” NASB 1977 And the LORD said, “Judah shall go up; behold, I have given the land into his hand.” Legacy Standard Bible And Yahweh said, “Judah shall go up; behold, I have given the land into his hand.” Amplified Bible And the LORD said, “Judah shall go up [first]; behold, I have given the land into his hand.” Christian Standard Bible The LORD answered, “Judah is to go. I have handed the land over to him.” Holman Christian Standard Bible The LORD answered, “Judah is to go. I have handed the land over to him.” American Standard Version And Jehovah said, Judah shall go up: behold, I have delivered the land into his hand. Contemporary English Version "Judah!" the LORD answered. "I'll help them take the land." English Revised Version And the LORD said, Judah shall go up: behold, I have delivered the land into his hand. GOD'S WORD® Translation The LORD answered, "Judah's troops will go first. I am about to hand the Canaanites over to you." Good News Translation The LORD answered, "The tribe of Judah will go first. I am giving them control of the land." International Standard Version The LORD replied, "The tribe of Judah is to lead you. Look! I've given the land into their control." NET Bible The LORD said, "The men of Judah should take the lead. Be sure of this! I am handing the land over to them." New Heart English Bible The LORD said, "Judah should go up. Look, I have delivered the land into his hand." Webster's Bible Translation And the LORD said, Judah shall go up: behold, I have delivered the land into his hand. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Bible“Judah shall go up,” answered the LORD. “Indeed, I have delivered the land into their hands.” World English Bible Yahweh said, “Judah shall go up. Behold, I have delivered the land into his hand.” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd YHWH says, “Judah goes up; behold, I have given the land into his hand.” Young's Literal Translation And Jehovah saith, 'Judah doth go up; lo, I have given the land into his hand.' Smith's Literal Translation And Jehovah will say, Judah shall go up: behold, I gave the land into his hand. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd the Lord said: Juda shall go up: behold I have delivered the land into his hands. Catholic Public Domain Version And the Lord said: “Judah shall ascend. Behold, I have delivered the land into his hands.” New American Bible The LORD answered: Judah shall attack: I have delivered the land into his power. New Revised Standard Version The LORD said, “Judah shall go up. I hereby give the land into his hand.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd the LORD said, Judah shall go up; behold, I have delivered the land into his hands. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And LORD JEHOVAH said: “Yehuda will go up. Behold, I have delivered the land into his hands” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And LORD said: 'Judah shall go up; behold, I have delivered the land into his hand.' Brenton Septuagint Translation And the Lord said, Judas shall go up: behold, I have delivered the land into his hand. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Conquest of Canaan Proceeds1After the death of Joshua, the Israelites inquired of the LORD, “Who will be the first to go up and fight for us against the Canaanites?” 2“Judah shall go up,” answered the LORD. “Indeed, I have delivered the land into their hands.” 3Then the men of Judah said to their brothers the Simeonites, “Come up with us to our allotted territory, and let us fight against the Canaanites. And we likewise will go with you to your territory.” So the Simeonites went with them.… Cross References Genesis 49:8-10 Judah, your brothers shall praise you. Your hand shall be on the necks of your enemies; your father’s sons shall bow down to you. / Judah is a young lion—my son, you return from the prey. Like a lion he crouches and lies down; like a lioness, who dares to rouse him? / The scepter will not depart from Judah, nor the staff from between his feet, until Shiloh comes and the allegiance of the nations is his. Joshua 15:1 Now the allotment for the clans of the tribe of Judah extended to the border of Edom, to the Wilderness of Zin at the extreme southern boundary: Judges 20:18 The Israelites set out, went up to Bethel, and inquired of God, “Who of us shall go up first to fight against the Benjamites?” “Judah will be first,” the LORD replied. 1 Chronicles 5:2 And though Judah prevailed over his brothers and a ruler came from him, the birthright belonged to Joseph. Numbers 2:3 On the east side, toward the sunrise, the divisions of Judah are to camp under their standard: The leader of the Judahites is Nahshon son of Amminadab, Numbers 10:14 First, the divisions of the camp of Judah set out under their standard, with Nahshon son of Amminadab in command. 1 Samuel 17:12 Now David was the son of a man named Jesse, an Ephrathite from Bethlehem of Judah who had eight sons. And in the days of Saul, Jesse was old and well along in years. 2 Samuel 2:4 Then the men of Judah came to Hebron, and there they anointed David king over the house of Judah. And they told David, “It was the men of Jabesh-gilead who buried Saul.” 2 Samuel 5:3 So all the elders of Israel came to the king at Hebron, where King David made with them a covenant before the LORD. And they anointed him king over Israel. 1 Kings 12:20 When all Israel heard that Jeroboam had returned, they summoned him to the assembly and made him king over all Israel. Only the tribe of Judah followed the house of David. Matthew 1:2-3 Abraham was the father of Isaac, Isaac the father of Jacob, and Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers. / Judah was the father of Perez and Zerah by Tamar, Perez the father of Hezron, and Hezron the father of Ram. Hebrews 7:14 For it is clear that our Lord descended from Judah, a tribe as to which Moses said nothing about priests. Revelation 5:5 Then one of the elders said to me, “Do not weep! Behold, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has triumphed to open the scroll and its seven seals.” Revelation 7:5 From the tribe of Judah 12,000 were sealed, from the tribe of Reuben 12,000, from the tribe of Gad 12,000, Genesis 29:35 And once more she conceived and gave birth to a son and said, “This time I will praise the LORD.” So she named him Judah. Then Leah stopped having children. Treasury of Scripture And the LORD said, Judah shall go up: behold, I have delivered the land into his hand. Genesis 49:8-10 Judah, thou art he whom thy brethren shall praise: thy hand shall be in the neck of thine enemies; thy father's children shall bow down before thee… Numbers 2:3 And on the east side toward the rising of the sun shall they of the standard of the camp of Judah pitch throughout their armies: and Nahshon the son of Amminadab shall be captain of the children of Judah. Numbers 7:12 And he that offered his offering the first day was Nahshon the son of Amminadab, of the tribe of Judah: Jump to Previous Delivered Hand Hands JudahJump to Next Delivered Hand Hands JudahJudges 1 1. The acts of Judah and Simeon4. Adonibezek justly requited 8. Jerusalem taken 10. Hebron taken 11. Othniel has Achsah to wife for taking of Debir 16. The Kenites dwell in Judah 17. Hormah, Gaza, Askelon, and Ekron taken 21. The acts of Benjamin 22. Of the house of Joseph, who take Bethel 30. Of Zebulun 31. Of Asher 33. Of Naphtali 34. Of Dan Judah shall go up, This phrase indicates God's choice of the tribe of Judah to lead the conquest of the land. Judah, being the largest and most powerful tribe, was often seen as a leader among the tribes of Israel. This aligns with Jacob's blessing in Genesis 49:8-10, where Judah is prophesied to be a leader and ruler. The choice of Judah also foreshadows the eventual rise of King David and the lineage of Jesus Christ, who is referred to as the "Lion of the tribe of Judah" in Revelation 5:5. answered the LORD. Indeed, I have delivered the land into their hands. Persons / Places / Events 1. The LORDThe covenant-keeping God of Israel, who guides and directs His people. 2. Judah One of the twelve tribes of Israel, known for its leadership and strength. The tribe from which King David and ultimately Jesus Christ descended. 3. The Land Refers to the Promised Land, Canaan, which God had promised to the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. 4. The Canaanites The inhabitants of the land that Israel was to conquer, representing opposition to God's people. 5. The Conquest The event of Israel taking possession of the Promised Land, fulfilling God's promise to the patriarchs. Teaching Points Divine GuidanceGod directs His people in their endeavors. Just as He instructed Judah, we should seek His guidance in our decisions. Faith in God's Promises The assurance given to Judah reminds us to trust in God's promises, knowing He is faithful to fulfill them. Leadership and Responsibility Judah's role highlights the importance of stepping into leadership roles with courage and reliance on God. Spiritual Warfare The physical conquest of Canaan symbolizes the spiritual battles we face. We are called to rely on God's strength to overcome spiritual opposition. Heritage and Legacy Judah's leadership foreshadows the coming of Christ, reminding us of the importance of our spiritual heritage and the legacy we leave. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Judges 1What archaeological or historical evidence supports the reforms and judicial appointments described in 2 Chronicles 19:5-7? Zechariah 2:12 - Given the centuries of exile and conflict, what archaeological or historical records confirm that the Lord truly 'took possession of Judah' in a lasting, literal sense? Judges 2:1 mentions an angel of the LORD appearing; is there any historical or archaeological evidence for such an event or being? Isaiah 36:18-20: How do we reconcile the Rabshakeh's claim that no god has saved any nation from Assyria with the biblical assertion that the Lord ultimately delivered Judah?(2) The Lord said.--The answer is given to the priest by the Urim, and he announces it to the people. Judah shall go up.--The phrase "go up" is used in a military sense (Joshua 6:5). The question had not been, "Who shall be our leader?" but, "Which tribe shall fight first?" The reason why Judah is chosen is from the eminence and power of the tribe, which was also the most numerous at both of the censuses taken in the wilderness (Numbers 1:26; Numbers 26:19-22). Jacob's blessing on the tribe had been, "Judah, thou art he whom thy brethren shall praise: thy hand shall be in the neck of thine enemies" (Genesis 49:8). (Comp. Numbers 34:19; Joshua 15:1.) In the arrangement of the camp, Judah was stationed at the east, with Issachar and Zebulon, and always started first on the march (Numbers 2:3-9), with its lion-standard, which was a symbol of its lion-courage (Genesis 49:9; Revelation 5:5). The same answer is given by Urim in Judges 20:18. . . . Hebrew The LORDיְהוָ֖ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel answered, וַיֹּ֣אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say “Judah יְהוּדָ֣ה (yə·hū·ḏāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3063: Judah -- 'praised', a son of Jacob, also the southern kingdom, also four Israelites shall go up. יַעֲלֶ֑ה (ya·‘ă·leh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5927: To ascend, in, actively Indeed, הִנֵּ֛ה (hin·nêh) Interjection Strong's 2009: Lo! behold! I have delivered נָתַ֥תִּי (nā·ṯat·tî) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular Strong's 5414: To give, put, set the land הָאָ֖רֶץ (hā·’ā·reṣ) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 776: Earth, land into their hands.” בְּיָדֽוֹ׃ (bə·yā·ḏōw) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 3027: A hand Links Judges 1:2 NIVJudges 1:2 NLT Judges 1:2 ESV Judges 1:2 NASB Judges 1:2 KJV Judges 1:2 BibleApps.com Judges 1:2 Biblia Paralela Judges 1:2 Chinese Bible Judges 1:2 French Bible Judges 1:2 Catholic Bible OT History: Judges 1:2 Yahweh said Judah shall go up: behold (Jd Judg. Jdg) |
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