Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The men of Judah attacked Jerusalem also and took it. They put the city to the sword and set it on fire. New Living Translation The men of Judah attacked Jerusalem and captured it, killing all its people and setting the city on fire. English Standard Version And the men of Judah fought against Jerusalem and captured it and struck it with the edge of the sword and set the city on fire. Berean Standard Bible Then the men of Judah fought against Jerusalem and captured it. They put the city to the sword and set it on fire. King James Bible Now the children of Judah had fought against Jerusalem, and had taken it, and smitten it with the edge of the sword, and set the city on fire. New King James Version Now the children of Judah fought against Jerusalem and took it; they struck it with the edge of the sword and set the city on fire. New American Standard Bible Then the sons of Judah fought against Jerusalem and captured it, and struck it with the edge of the sword, and set the city on fire. NASB 1995 Then the sons of Judah fought against Jerusalem and captured it and struck it with the edge of the sword and set the city on fire. NASB 1977 Then the sons of Judah fought against Jerusalem and captured it and struck it with the edge of the sword and set the city on fire. Legacy Standard Bible Then the sons of Judah fought against Jerusalem and captured it and struck it with the edge of the sword and set the city on fire. Amplified Bible Then the sons of Judah fought against [Jebusite] Jerusalem and captured it and struck it with the edge of the sword and set the city on fire. Christian Standard Bible The men of Judah fought against Jerusalem, captured it, put it to the sword, and set the city on fire. Holman Christian Standard Bible The men of Judah fought against Jerusalem and captured it. They put the city to the sword and set it on fire. American Standard Version And the children of Judah fought against Jerusalem, and took it, and smote it with the edge of the sword, and set the city on fire. Contemporary English Version They attacked Jerusalem, captured it, killed everyone who lived there, and then burned it to the ground. English Revised Version And the children of Judah fought against Jerusalem, and took it, and smote it with the edge of the sword, and set the city on fire. GOD'S WORD® Translation The men of Judah attacked Jerusalem and captured it. They killed everyone there and set the city on fire. Good News Translation The people of Judah attacked Jerusalem and captured it. They killed its people and set fire to the city. International Standard Version Then the army of Judah attacked Jerusalem, captured it, executed its inhabitants, and set fire to the city. Majority Standard Bible Then the men of Judah fought against Jerusalem and captured it. They put the city to the sword and set it on fire. NET Bible The men of Judah attacked Jerusalem and captured it. They put the sword to it and set the city on fire. New Heart English Bible The people of Judah fought against Jerusalem, and took it, and struck it with the edge of the sword, and set the city on fire. Webster's Bible Translation (Now the children of Judah had fought against Jerusalem, and had taken it, and smitten it with the edge of the sword, and set the city on fire.) World English Bible The children of Judah fought against Jerusalem, took it, struck it with the edge of the sword, and set the city on fire. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd the sons of Judah fight against Jerusalem, and capture it, and strike it by the mouth of the sword, and they have sent the city into fire; Young's Literal Translation And the sons of Judah fight against Jerusalem, and capture it, and smite it by the mouth of the sword, and the city they have sent into fire; Smith's Literal Translation And the sons of Judah will war against Jerusalem and will take it, and will smite it with the mouth of the sword, and they cast the city into fire. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd the children of Juda besieging Jerusalem, took it, and put it to the sword, and set the whole city on fire. Catholic Public Domain Version Then the sons of Judah, besieging Jerusalem, seized it. And they struck it with edge of the sword, delivering the entire city to be burned. New American Bible The Judahites fought against Jerusalem, captured it, and put it to the sword, setting the city itself on fire. New Revised Standard Version Then the people of Judah fought against Jerusalem and took it. They put it to the sword and set the city on fire. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd the children of Judah fought against Jerusalem, and took it and smote it with the edge of the sword and set the villages thereof on fire. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And the sons of Yehuda fought in Jerusalem and they subdued it and they struck it with the mouth of the sword and its towns they burned in fire OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And the children of Judah fought Jerusalem, and took it, and smote it with the edge of the sword, and set the city on fire. Brenton Septuagint Translation And the children of Judas fought against Jerusalem, and took it, and smote with the edge of the sword, and they burnt the city with fire. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Jerusalem and Hebron Captured8Then the men of Judah fought against Jerusalem and captured it. They put the city to the sword and set it on fire. 9Afterward, the men of Judah marched down to fight against the Canaanites living in the hill country, in the Negev, and in the foothills.… Cross References Joshua 15:63 But the descendants of Judah could not drive out the Jebusites living in Jerusalem. So to this day the Jebusites live there among the descendants of Judah. 2 Samuel 5:6-7 Now the king and his men marched to Jerusalem against the Jebusites who inhabited the land. The Jebusites said to David: “You will never get in here. Even the blind and lame can repel you.” For they thought, “David cannot get in here.” / Nevertheless, David captured the fortress of Zion (that is, the City of David). 2 Kings 14:13 There at Beth-shemesh, Jehoash king of Israel captured Amaziah king of Judah, the son of Joash, the son of Ahaziah. Then Jehoash went to Jerusalem and broke down the wall of Jerusalem from the Ephraim Gate to the Corner Gate—a section of four hundred cubits. 1 Chronicles 11:4-5 Then David and all the Israelites marched to Jerusalem (that is, Jebus), where the Jebusites inhabited the land. / The people of Jebus said to David, “You will never get in here.” Nevertheless, David captured the fortress of Zion (that is, the City of David). Nehemiah 11:1 Now the leaders of the people settled in Jerusalem, and the rest of the people cast lots to bring one out of ten to live in the holy city of Jerusalem, while the remaining nine were to dwell in their own towns. Isaiah 1:7 Your land is desolate; your cities are burned with fire. Foreigners devour your fields before you—a desolation demolished by strangers. Jeremiah 21:10 For I have set My face against this city to bring disaster and not good, declares the LORD. It will be delivered into the hand of the king of Babylon, who will destroy it with fire.’ Lamentations 1:7 In the days of her affliction and wandering Jerusalem remembers all the treasures that were hers in days of old. When her people fell into enemy hands she received no help. Her enemies looked upon her, laughing at her downfall. Zechariah 8:3 This is what the LORD says: “I will return to Zion and dwell in Jerusalem. Then Jerusalem will be called the City of Truth, and the mountain of the LORD of Hosts will be called the Holy Mountain.” Matthew 5:35 or by the earth, for it is His footstool; or by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great King. Matthew 23:37 O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, who kills the prophets and stones those sent to her, how often I have longed to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you were unwilling! Luke 13:34 O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, who kills the prophets and stones those sent to her, how often I have longed to gather your children together as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you were unwilling! Luke 21:20 But when you see Jerusalem surrounded by armies, you will know that her desolation is near. Acts 1:8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you will be My witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” Acts 8:1 And Saul was there, giving approval to Stephen’s death. On that day a great persecution broke out against the church in Jerusalem, and all except the apostles were scattered throughout Judea and Samaria. Treasury of Scripture Now the children of Judah had fought against Jerusalem, and had taken it, and smitten it with the edge of the sword, and set the city on fire. Judges 1:21 And the children of Benjamin did not drive out the Jebusites that inhabited Jerusalem; but the Jebusites dwell with the children of Benjamin in Jerusalem unto this day. Joshua 15:63 As for the Jebusites the inhabitants of Jerusalem, the children of Judah could not drive them out: but the Jebusites dwell with the children of Judah at Jerusalem unto this day. Jump to Previous Attack Attacked Burning Capture Captured Children City Edge Jerusalem Judah Mercy Mouth Smite Smitten Smote Struck SwordJump to Next Attack Attacked Burning Capture Captured Children City Edge Jerusalem Judah Mercy Mouth Smite Smitten Smote Struck SwordJudges 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 Then the men of Judah The tribe of Judah, named after one of Jacob's sons, holds a significant place in biblical history. Judah was prophesied to be a leader among his brothers (Genesis 49:8-10), and this verse reflects the fulfillment of that leadership role. The Hebrew root for Judah, "Yehudah," means "praise," indicating the tribe's role in leading Israel in both worship and warfare. Historically, Judah's prominence is seen in its central location in the land of Israel and its eventual emergence as the royal tribe from which King David and ultimately Jesus Christ descended. fought against Jerusalem and captured it They put the city to the sword and set it on fire Persons / Places / Events 1. Men of JudahThe tribe of Judah, one of the twelve tribes of Israel, known for its leadership and strength. They were tasked with leading the conquest of the Promised Land. 2. Jerusalem A significant city in biblical history, later becoming the political and spiritual center of Israel. At this time, it was a Canaanite city that needed to be conquered as part of God's command to take the land. 3. Capture and Destruction The event where the men of Judah successfully captured Jerusalem, executing God's judgment on the Canaanite inhabitants by putting the city to the sword and setting it on fire. Teaching Points Obedience to God's CommandsThe men of Judah's actions reflect obedience to God's command to conquer the land. Believers today are called to obey God's Word, even when it requires difficult decisions. Spiritual Warfare Just as Judah fought physical battles, Christians are engaged in spiritual warfare. Ephesians 6:12 reminds us that our struggle is not against flesh and blood but against spiritual forces. God's Sovereignty and Judgment The destruction of Jerusalem's inhabitants demonstrates God's sovereignty and His righteous judgment against sin. It serves as a reminder of the seriousness of sin and the need for repentance. The Importance of Leadership Judah's role as a leading tribe underscores the importance of strong, godly leadership in fulfilling God's purposes. Leaders today are called to guide others in faithfulness to God's commands.(8) Now.--Rather, And. Had fought against Jerusalem, and had taken it.--Our version here most unwarrantably interpolates the word "had," meaning it perhaps as a sort of explanatory gloss to imply that the conquest took place before the fact mentioned in the last verse. If we are right in supposing that these chapters refer in greater or less detail to events already touched upon in the Book of Joshua, we must then supplement this brief notice by Joshua 12:8-10; Joshua 15:63, from which it appears that though the people of Jerusalem were slaughtered, the king conquered, and the city burnt, yet the Jebusites either secured the citadel (as Josephus implies) or succeeded in recovering the city. In Judges 19:11-12, the city is called Jebus (with the remark, "which is Jerusalem"), and the Levite expressly refuses to enter it, because it is a "city of the Jebusites," "the city of a stranger." With the edge of the sword.--Literally, with the mouth of the sword (Genesis 34:26; Joshua 8:24; Joshua 10:28. Comp. Judges 4:15; Judges 20:37). It seems to mean that no quarter was given. . . . Verse 8. - Read Fought against Jerusalem, and took it, and smote it. It is the continuation of the narrative of the exploits of Judah and Simeon in conquering their respective lots.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Then the menבְנֵֽי־ (ḇə·nê-) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1121: A son of Judah יְהוּדָה֙ (yə·hū·ḏāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3063: Judah -- 'praised', a son of Jacob, also the southern kingdom, also four Israelites fought וַיִּלָּחֲמ֤וּ (way·yil·lā·ḥă·mū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 3898: To feed on, to consume, to battle against Jerusalem בִּיר֣וּשָׁלִַ֔ם (bî·rū·šā·lim) Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 3389: Jerusalem -- probably 'foundation of peace', capital city of all Israel and captured it. וַיִּלְכְּד֣וּ (way·yil·kə·ḏū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 3920: To catch, to capture, occupy, to choose, to cohere They put וַיַּכּ֖וּהָ (way·yak·kū·hā) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural | third person feminine singular Strong's 5221: To strike [the city] to the sword חָ֑רֶב (ḥā·reḇ) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 2719: Drought, a cutting instrument, as a, knife, sword and set שִׁלְּח֥וּ (šil·lə·ḥū) Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 7971: To send away, for, out it הָעִ֖יר (hā·‘îr) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 5892: Excitement on fire. בָאֵֽשׁ׃ (ḇā·’êš) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - common singular Strong's 784: A fire Links Judges 1:8 NIVJudges 1:8 NLT Judges 1:8 ESV Judges 1:8 NASB Judges 1:8 KJV Judges 1:8 BibleApps.com Judges 1:8 Biblia Paralela Judges 1:8 Chinese Bible Judges 1:8 French Bible Judges 1:8 Catholic Bible OT History: Judges 1:8 The children of Judah fought against Jerusalem (Jd Judg. 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