Judges 1:36
New International Version
The boundary of the Amorites was from Scorpion Pass to Sela and beyond.

New Living Translation
The boundary of the Amorites ran from Scorpion Pass to Sela and continued upward from there.

English Standard Version
And the border of the Amorites ran from the ascent of Akrabbim, from Sela and upward.

Berean Standard Bible
And the border of the Amorites extended from the Ascent of Akrabbim to Sela and beyond.

King James Bible
And the coast of the Amorites was from the going up to Akrabbim, from the rock, and upward.

New King James Version
Now the boundary of the Amorites was from the Ascent of Akrabbim, from Sela, and upward.

New American Standard Bible
The border of the Amorites ran from the ascent of Akrabbim, from Sela and upward.

NASB 1995
The border of the Amorites ran from the ascent of Akrabbim, from Sela and upward.

NASB 1977
And the border of the Amorites ran from the ascent of Akrabbim, from Sela and upward.

Legacy Standard Bible
Now the border of the Amorites ran from the ascent of Akrabbim, from Sela and upward.

Amplified Bible
The border of the Amorites ran from the ascent of Akrabbim, from Sela (rock) and upward.

Christian Standard Bible
The territory of the Amorites extended from the Scorpions’ Ascent, that is from Sela upward.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The territory of the Amorites extended from the Ascent of Akrabbim, that is from Sela upward.

American Standard Version
And the border of the Amorites was from the ascent of Akrabbim, from the rock, and upward.

Contemporary English Version
The old Amorite-Edomite border used to go from Sela through Scorpion Pass into the hill country.

English Revised Version
And the border of the Amorites was from the ascent of Akrabbim, from the rock, and upward.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The territory of the Amorites extended from the Akrabbim Pass-from Selah northward.

Good News Translation
North of Sela, the Edomite border ran through Akrabbim Pass.

International Standard Version
The Amorite border extended upward from the Akrabbim Ascent, that is, from Sela.

Majority Standard Bible
And the border of the Amorites extended from the Ascent of Akrabbim to Sela and beyond.

NET Bible
The border of Amorite territory ran from the Scorpion Ascent to Sela and on up.

New Heart English Bible
The border of the Amorites was from the ascent of Akrabbim, from Sela and upward.

Webster's Bible Translation
And the border of the Amorites was from the ascent to Akrabbim, from the rock, and upward.

World English Bible
The border of the Amorites was from the ascent of Akrabbim, from the rock, and upward.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and the border of the Amorite [is] from the ascent of Akrabbim, from the rock and upward.

Young's Literal Translation
and the border of the Amorite is from the ascent of Akrabbim, from the rock and upward.

Smith's Literal Translation
And the bound of the Amorite from the ascent of Akrabbim from the rock, and above.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And the border of the Amorrhite was from the ascent of the scorpion, the rock, and the higher places.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Now the border of the Amorite was from the Ascent of the Scorpion, to the Rock and the higher places.

New American Bible
The territory of the Amorites extended from the Akrabbim pass, from Sela and upward.

New Revised Standard Version
The border of the Amorites ran from the ascent of Akrabbim, from Sela and upward.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And the border of the Amorites was from the ascent of Ekron, from the rock and upward.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the border of the Amorites from the ascent of Aqroon, from the precipice and above
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And the border of the Amorites was from the ascent of Akrabbim, from Sela, and upward.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the border of the Amorite was from the going up of Acrabin, from the rock and upwards.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
Failure to Complete the Conquest
35And the Amorites were determined to dwell in Mount Heres, Aijalon, and Shaalbim. But when the house of Joseph grew in strength, they pressed the Amorites into forced labor. 36And the border of the Amorites extended from the Ascent of Akrabbim to Sela and beyond.

Cross References
Numbers 34:3-5
Your southern border will extend from the Wilderness of Zin along the border of Edom. On the east, your southern border will run from the end of the Salt Sea, / cross south of the Ascent of Akrabbim, continue to Zin, and go south of Kadesh-barnea. Then it will go on to Hazar-addar and proceed to Azmon, / where it will turn from Azmon, join the Brook of Egypt, and end at the Sea.

Joshua 15:1-4
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: / Their southern border started at the bay on the southern tip of the Salt Sea, / proceeded south of the Ascent of Akrabbim, continued on to Zin, went over to the south of Kadesh-barnea, ran past Hezron up to Addar, and curved toward Karka. ...

Deuteronomy 2:4-5
and command the people: ‘You will pass through the territory of your brothers, the descendants of Esau, who live in Seir. They will be afraid of you, so you must be very careful. / Do not provoke them, for I will not give you any of their land, not even a footprint, because I have given Mount Seir to Esau as his possession.

Genesis 15:18-21
On that day the LORD made a covenant with Abram, saying, “To your descendants I have given this land—from the river of Egypt to the great River Euphrates— / the land of the Kenites, Kenizzites, Kadmonites, / Hittites, Perizzites, Rephaites, ...

Joshua 13:1-7
Now Joshua was old and well along in years, and the LORD said to him, “You are old and well along in years, but very much of the land remains to be possessed. / This is the land that remains: All the territory of the Philistines and the Geshurites, / from the Shihor east of Egypt to the territory of Ekron on the north (considered to be Canaanite territory)—that of the five Philistine rulers of Gaza, Ashdod, Ashkelon, Gath, and Ekron, as well as that of the Avvites; ...

Ezekiel 47:13-21
This is what the Lord GOD says: “These are the boundaries by which you are to divide the land as an inheritance among the twelve tribes of Israel; Joseph shall receive two portions. / You are to divide it equally among them. Because I swore with an uplifted hand to give it to your forefathers, this land will fall to you as an inheritance. / This shall be the boundary of the land: On the north side it will extend from the Great Sea by way of Hethlon through Lebo-hamath to Zedad, ...

1 Kings 4:21
And Solomon reigned over all the kingdoms from the Euphrates to the land of the Philistines, as far as the border of Egypt. These kingdoms offered tribute and served Solomon all the days of his life.

2 Samuel 8:3
David also defeated Hadadezer son of Rehob, king of Zobah, who had marched out to restore his dominion along the Euphrates River.

1 Chronicles 18:3
As far as Hamath, David also defeated King Hadadezer of Zobah, who had marched out to establish his dominion along the Euphrates River.

Isaiah 27:12
In that day the LORD will thresh from the flowing Euphrates to the Wadi of Egypt, and you, O Israelites, will be gathered one by one.

Acts 13:19
And having vanquished seven nations in Canaan, He gave their land to His people as an inheritance.

Romans 15:8-12
For I tell you that Christ has become a servant of the circumcised on behalf of God’s truth, to confirm the promises made to the patriarchs, / so that the Gentiles may glorify God for His mercy. As it is written: “Therefore I will praise You among the Gentiles; I will sing hymns to Your name.” / Again, it says: “Rejoice, O Gentiles, with His people.” ...

Hebrews 11:32-34
And what more shall I say? Time will not allow me to tell of Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, David, Samuel, and the prophets, / who through faith conquered kingdoms, administered justice, and gained what was promised; who shut the mouths of lions, / quenched the raging fire, and escaped the edge of the sword; who gained strength from weakness, became mighty in battle, and put foreign armies to flight.

Ephesians 6:12
For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this world’s darkness, and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.

2 Corinthians 10:3-5
For though we live in the flesh, we do not wage war according to the flesh. / The weapons of our warfare are not the weapons of the flesh. Instead, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. / We demolish arguments and every presumption set up against the knowledge of God; and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.


Treasury of Scripture

And the coast of the Amorites was from the going up to Akrabbim, from the rock, and upward.

from the going.

Numbers 34:4
And your border shall turn from the south to the ascent of Akrabbim, and pass on to Zin: and the going forth thereof shall be from the south to Kadeshbarnea, and shall go on to Hazaraddar, and pass on to Azmon:

Joshua 15:2
And their south border was from the shore of the salt sea, from the bay that looketh southward:

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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 border of the Amorites
The term "Amorites" refers to a group of ancient people frequently mentioned in the Old Testament. The Hebrew root for "Amorites" is "אֱמֹרִי" (Emori), which is often associated with the inhabitants of the hill country. Historically, the Amorites were known as a powerful and influential group in the ancient Near East, often seen as adversaries to the Israelites. Their presence in the land represents the ongoing struggle between the Israelites and the native Canaanite tribes. The "border" signifies the territorial limits, indicating the extent of Amorite influence and control, which the Israelites were commanded to overcome as part of God's promise to give them the land.

extended from the Ascent of Akrabbim
The "Ascent of Akrabbim" is a geographical location mentioned several times in the Bible, notably as a boundary marker. The Hebrew word "Akrabbim" translates to "scorpions," suggesting a rugged, perhaps dangerous terrain. This ascent is believed to be located in the southern part of the land, near the Negev desert. The mention of this ascent as a border highlights the challenging and often hostile environment the Israelites faced in their conquest of the Promised Land. It serves as a reminder of the perseverance required to fulfill God's commands and the obstacles that must be overcome in faith.

to Sela
"Sela" is a Hebrew word meaning "rock" or "cliff," and it is often associated with a place of refuge or strength. In this context, Sela likely refers to a specific location, possibly in the region of Edom, known for its rocky terrain. The use of "Sela" as a boundary marker emphasizes the natural fortifications that defined the territories of ancient peoples. Spiritually, it can symbolize the strength and protection found in God, who is often referred to as a "rock" in the Psalms, providing a place of safety and security for His people.

and beyond
The phrase "and beyond" suggests that the Amorite territory extended even further than the specified landmarks. This indicates the vastness and influence of the Amorite presence in the region. For the Israelites, this would have represented the daunting task of conquering a well-established and expansive enemy. From a spiritual perspective, it serves as a metaphor for the boundless nature of God's promises and the limitless potential of His plans for those who trust and obey Him. The call to go "beyond" challenges believers to step out in faith, trusting in God's provision and guidance as they pursue His purposes.

(36) The coast of the Amorites.--This notice is added to account for the obstinate resistance of the Amorites, by showing the extent of their domain, which reached far to the south of Petra. Hazezon Tamar, "the sanctuary of the palm," afterwards called Engedi, "the goat's fountain," belonged to them (Genesis 14:7; 2Chronicles 20:2; Tristram, Land of Israel, p. 784). Another opinion given is, that the verse is added to sum up the chapter, by showing that neither the northern, eastern, nor western boundaries were thoroughly secured, but only that of the southern tribes.

From the going up to Akrabbim.--The same as Maaleh Akrabbim (Joshua 15:3), and "the ascent of scorpions" (Numbers 34:4), probably the Wady-es-Zuweirah (De Saulcy, La Terre Sainte, i. 528), where scorpions abound to this day under every stone; or the Wady-es-Sufah. Robinson supposes it to be the line of rocks which crosses the Jordan valley at right angles, eleven miles south of the Dead Sea (Bibl. Res. Ii. 120). It is the Akrabattine of 1 Maccabees 5:3. It formed the southern boundary of the Holy Land, being a wall of cliffs which separates the Jordan valley from the wilderness. . . .

Verse 36. - The going up to Akrabbim. See Joshua 15:3, Maaleh-acrabbim. In Numbers 34:4 "the ascent of Akrabbim." The whole name, put into English, is "the ascent, or going up, of Scorpions," a mountain pass so called from the abundance of scorpions found in the whole region. The exact locality is uncertain, but it is thought to be the pass El-Safeh, immediately to the south of the Dead Sea. The neighbourhood to Mount Hor and Petra is indicated by its connection here with "the rock," in Hebrew has-selah, which is the distinctive name of the rocks or cliffs on which Petra is built, and the name of Petra (the rock) itself. Speaking roughly, a line drawn westward from El-Safeh to the Mediterranean Sea, near the "river of Egypt," formed the southern boundary, of Judah, and of the Amorites whom they displaced. The battle with the Amorites (Deuteronomy 1:44), in which the Israelites were discomfited and pursued, is thought to have been at El-Safeh.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
And the border
וּגְבוּל֙ (ū·ḡə·ḇūl)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1366: A cord, a boundary, the territory inclosed

of the Amorites
הָאֱמֹרִ֔י (hā·’ĕ·mō·rî)
Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 567: Amorites -- perhaps 'mountain dwellers', a Canaanite tribe

[extended] from the Ascent
מִֽמַּעֲלֵ֖ה (mim·ma·‘ă·lêh)
Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's Hebrew

of Akrabbim
עַקְרַבִּ֑ים (‘aq·rab·bîm)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 4610: Akrabbim -- 'ascent of scorpions', a place on the southern border of Israel

to Sela
מֵהַסֶּ֖לַע (mê·has·se·la‘)
Preposition-m, Article | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 5553: A craggy rock

and beyond.
וָמָֽעְלָה׃ (wā·mā·‘ə·lāh)
Conjunctive waw | Adverb | third person feminine singular
Strong's 4605: The upper part, with prefix upward, above, overhead, from the top


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