Judges 1:26
New International Version
He then went to the land of the Hittites, where he built a city and called it Luz, which is its name to this day.

New Living Translation
Later the man moved to the land of the Hittites, where he built a town. He named it Luz, which is its name to this day.

English Standard Version
And the man went to the land of the Hittites and built a city and called its name Luz. That is its name to this day.

Berean Standard Bible
And the man went to the land of the Hittites, built a city, and called it Luz, which is its name to this day.

King James Bible
And the man went into the land of the Hittites, and built a city, and called the name thereof Luz: which is the name thereof unto this day.

New King James Version
And the man went to the land of the Hittites, built a city, and called its name Luz, which is its name to this day.

New American Standard Bible
Then the man went to the land of the Hittites and built a city, and named it Luz, which is its name to this day.

NASB 1995
The man went into the land of the Hittites and built a city and named it Luz which is its name to this day.

NASB 1977
And the man went into the land of the Hittites and built a city and named it Luz which is its name to this day.

Legacy Standard Bible
So the man went into the land of the Hittites and built a city and named it Luz which is its name to this day.

Amplified Bible
The man went into the land of the Hittites and built a city and named it Luz, which is its name to this day.

Christian Standard Bible
Then the man went to the land of the Hittites, built a town, and named it Luz. That is its name still today.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Then the man went to the land of the Hittites, built a town, and named it Luz. That is its name to this day.

American Standard Version
And the man went into the land of the Hittites, and built a city, and called the name thereof Luz, which is the name thereof unto this day.

Contemporary English Version
so they went to the land of the Hittites, where he built a town. He named the town Luz, and that is still its name.

English Revised Version
And the man went into the land of the Hittites, and built a city, and called the name thereof Luz: which is the name thereof unto this day.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The man went to the land of the Hittites. There he built a city and called it Luz. The city still has that name today.

Good News Translation
He later went to the land of the Hittites, built a city there, and named it Luz, which is still its name.

International Standard Version
So the man traveled to the land of the Hittites and built a city that he named "Luz," and it is called by that name to this day.

Majority Standard Bible
And the man went to the land of the Hittites, built a city, and called it Luz, which is its name to this day.

NET Bible
He moved to Hittite country and built a city. He named it Luz, and it has kept that name to this very day.

New Heart English Bible
The man went into the land of the Hittites, and built a city, and called its name Luz, which is its name to this day.

Webster's Bible Translation
And the man went into the land of the Hittites, and built a city, and called the name of it Luz: which is its name to this day.

World English Bible
The man went into the land of the Hittites, built a city, and called its name Luz, which is its name to this day.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and the man goes to the land of the Hittites, and builds a city, and calls its name Luz—it [is] its name to this day.

Young's Literal Translation
and the man goeth to the land of the Hittites, and buildeth a city, and calleth its name Luz -- it is its name unto this day.

Smith's Literal Translation
And the man will go up to the land of the Hittites, and he will build a city and call its name Luz; this its name till this day.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Who being sent away, went into the land of Hethim, and built there a city, and called it Luza: which is so called until this day.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And having been sent away, he went out to the land of the Hittites, and he built a city there, and he called it Luz. And so it is called, even to the present day.

New American Bible
The man then went to the land of the Hittites, where he built a city and called it Luz, which is its name to this day.

New Revised Standard Version
So the man went to the land of the Hittites and built a city, and named it Luz; that is its name to this day.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And the man went to the land of the Hittites, and built a village and called its name Luz, which is its name to this day.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the man went on to the land of the Khethites and he built a village, and he called its name Luz, and that is the name of the city until today
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And the man went into the land of the Hittites, and built a city, and called the name thereof Luz, which is the name thereof unto this day.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the man went into the land of Chettin, and built there a city, and called the name of it Luza; this is its name until this day.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Jerusalem and Hebron Captured
25So the man showed them the entrance to the city, and they put the city to the sword but released that man and all his family. 26And the man went to the land of the Hittites, built a city, and called it Luz, which is its name to this day.

Cross References
Joshua 6:25
And Joshua spared Rahab the prostitute, with her father’s household and all who belonged to her, because she hid the men Joshua had sent to spy out Jericho. So she has lived among the Israelites to this day.

2 Kings 17:24
Then the king of Assyria brought people from Babylon, Cuthah, Avva, Hamath, and Sepharvaim and settled them in the towns of Samaria to replace the Israelites. They took possession of Samaria and lived in its towns.

2 Kings 17:30-31
The men of Babylon made Succoth-benoth, the men of Cuth made Nergal, the men of Hamath made Ashima, / the Avvites made Nibhaz and Tartak, and the Sepharvites burned their children in the fire to Adrammelech and Anammelech the gods of Sepharvaim.

2 Kings 17:33-34
They worshiped the LORD, but they also served their own gods according to the customs of the nations from which they had been carried away. / To this day they are still practicing their former customs. None of them worship the LORD or observe the statutes, ordinances, laws, and commandments that the LORD gave the descendants of Jacob, whom He named Israel.

2 Kings 17:41
So these nations worshiped the LORD but also served their idols, and to this day their children and grandchildren continue to do as their fathers did.

Nehemiah 13:23-24
In those days I also saw Jews who had married women from Ashdod, Ammon, and Moab. / Half of their children spoke the language of Ashdod or of the other peoples, but could not speak the language of Judah.

Isaiah 36:19
Where are the gods of Hamath and Arpad? Where are the gods of Sepharvaim? Have they delivered Samaria from my hand?

Isaiah 37:12-13
Did the gods of the nations destroyed by my fathers rescue those nations—the gods of Gozan, Haran, and Rezeph, and of the people of Eden in Telassar? / Where are the kings of Hamath, Arpad, Sepharvaim, Hena, and Ivvah?’”

Jeremiah 25:20
all the mixed tribes; all the kings of Uz; all the kings of the Philistines: Ashkelon, Gaza, Ekron, and the remnant of Ashdod;

Jeremiah 49:23
Concerning Damascus: “Hamath and Arpad are put to shame, for they have heard a bad report; they are agitated like the sea; their anxiety cannot be calmed.

Matthew 10:14-15
And if anyone will not welcome you or heed your words, shake the dust off your feet when you leave that home or town. / Truly I tell you, it will be more bearable for Sodom and Gomorrah on the day of judgment than for that town.

Matthew 11:21-24
“Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! For if the miracles that were performed in you had been performed in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago in sackcloth and ashes. / But I tell you, it will be more bearable for Tyre and Sidon on the day of judgment than for you. / And you, Capernaum, will you be lifted up to heaven? No, you will be brought down to Hades! For if the miracles that were performed in you had been performed in Sodom, it would have remained to this day. ...

Luke 10:12-15
I tell you, it will be more bearable on that day for Sodom than for that town. / Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! For if the miracles that were performed in you had been performed in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago, sitting in sackcloth and ashes. / But it will be more bearable for Tyre and Sidon at the judgment than for you. ...

John 4:9
“You are a Jew,” said the woman. “How can You ask for a drink from me, a Samaritan woman?” (For Jews do not associate with Samaritans.)

Acts 8:5-8
Philip went down to a city in Samaria and proclaimed the Christ to them. / The crowds all paid close attention to Philip’s message and to the signs they saw him perform. / With loud shrieks, unclean spirits came out of many who were possessed, and many of the paralyzed and lame were healed. ...


Treasury of Scripture

And the man went into the land of the Hittites, and built a city, and called the name thereof Luz: which is the name thereof to this day.

the land

2 Kings 7:6
For the Lord had made the host of the Syrians to hear a noise of chariots, and a noise of horses, even the noise of a great host: and they said one to another, Lo, the king of Israel hath hired against us the kings of the Hittites, and the kings of the Egyptians, to come upon us.

2 Chronicles 1:17
And they fetched up, and brought forth out of Egypt a chariot for six hundred shekels of silver, and an horse for an hundred and fifty: and so brought they out horses for all the kings of the Hittites, and for the kings of Syria, by their means.

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Judges 1
1. The acts of Judah and Simeon
4. 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














And the man went
This phrase indicates a deliberate action taken by the man who had been spared by the Israelites. The Hebrew word for "went" is "yalak," which often implies a purposeful journey or mission. In the context of Judges, this action signifies a turning point, as the man leaves his current circumstances to establish a new beginning. This reflects the broader biblical theme of God using individuals' choices to fulfill His divine purposes, even when those choices seem to diverge from His people's immediate goals.

to the land of the Hittites
The Hittites were an ancient people known for their powerful empire in Anatolia (modern-day Turkey). The mention of the Hittites here suggests a significant geographical and cultural shift. Historically, the Hittites were known for their advanced civilization and influence in the ancient Near East. This reference highlights the interconnectedness of ancient peoples and the spread of cultures and ideas. It also underscores the biblical narrative of God's sovereignty over all nations, not just Israel.

where he built a city
Building a city signifies establishing a permanent settlement and creating a legacy. The Hebrew word for "built" is "banah," which conveys the idea of constructing something lasting and significant. In biblical times, cities were centers of culture, commerce, and security. This act of building a city reflects the man's desire to create a new identity and community, which aligns with the biblical theme of restoration and new beginnings.

and called it Luz
Naming a city was an act of authority and identity. The name "Luz" is significant because it connects to the earlier biblical narrative in Genesis, where Jacob named a place Luz before renaming it Bethel after his encounter with God. The preservation of the name Luz suggests continuity and remembrance of past events. It serves as a reminder of God's ongoing presence and the fulfillment of His promises throughout history.

which is its name to this day
This phrase emphasizes the enduring nature of the city's name and existence. The use of "to this day" is a common biblical expression that underscores the historical reliability and continuity of the biblical narrative. It serves as a testament to the lasting impact of the man's actions and God's providence in preserving the memory of events and places. This enduring legacy is a reminder of the eternal nature of God's plans and the importance of faithfulness across generations.

(26) Into the land of the Hittites.--Probably the inhabitants of Bethel belonged to this tribe of Canaanites. In Joshua 1:4 their name is used for all the inhabitants of Canaan, but probably it means the coastdwellers. They are often conjecturally classed with the inhabitants of Citium, in Cyprus. They first appear as "children of Heth," in Genesis 23:19, but seem at that time to have been only a small tribe. Abraham, as Ewald observes, went to the Amorites for his allies, but to the Hittites for his grave. The Talmud says that this Luz was famous for its purple dye, and partly on this account Thomson identifies it with Kulb Louzy, not far from Antioch. It was not uncommon in ancient days for the fugitives from a city to build another city elsewhere of the same name. Thus Teucer, when driven from Salamis, built a new Salamis in Cyprus:

"Ambiguam tellure nova Salamina futuram" (Hor. Od. i. 7).

Although the site of this new Luz has not been certainly identified, it was probably in some northern district on the Ph?nician frontier (Ewald).

Unto this day.--This formula implies the lapse of some time between the event and this record of it.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
And the man
הָאִ֔ישׁ (hā·’îš)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person

went
וַיֵּ֣לֶךְ (way·yê·leḵ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1980: To go, come, walk

to the land
אֶ֖רֶץ (’e·reṣ)
Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 776: Earth, land

of the Hittites,
הַחִתִּ֑ים (ha·ḥit·tîm)
Article | Noun - proper - masculine plural
Strong's 2850: Hittite -- a Chittite

built
וַיִּ֣בֶן (way·yi·ḇen)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1129: To build

a city,
עִ֗יר (‘îr)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 5892: Excitement

and called it
וַיִּקְרָ֤א (way·yiq·rā)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 7121: To call, proclaim, read

Luz,
ל֔וּז (lūz)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 3870: Luz -- earlier name of Bethel, also a Hittite city

which
ה֣וּא (hū)
Pronoun - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are

is its name
שְׁמָ֔הּ (šə·māh)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person feminine singular
Strong's 8034: A name

to
עַ֖ד (‘aḏ)
Preposition
Strong's 5704: As far as, even to, up to, until, while

this
הַזֶּֽה׃ (haz·zeh)
Article | Pronoun - masculine singular
Strong's 2088: This, that

day.
הַיּ֥וֹם (hay·yō·wm)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3117: A day


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