Judges 1:11
New International Version
From there they advanced against the people living in Debir (formerly called Kiriath Sepher).

New Living Translation
From there they went to fight against the people living in the town of Debir (formerly called Kiriath-sepher).

English Standard Version
From there they went against the inhabitants of Debir. The name of Debir was formerly Kiriath-sepher.

Berean Standard Bible
From there they marched against the inhabitants of Debir (formerly known as Kiriath-sepher).

King James Bible
And from thence he went against the inhabitants of Debir: and the name of Debir before was Kirjathsepher:

New King James Version
From there they went against the inhabitants of Debir. (The name of Debir was formerly Kirjath Sepher.)

New American Standard Bible
Then from there he went against the inhabitants of Debir (the name of Debir was previously Kiriath-sepher).

NASB 1995
Then from there he went against the inhabitants of Debir (now the name of Debir formerly was Kiriath-sepher).

NASB 1977
Then from there he went against the inhabitants of Debir (now the name of Debir formerly was Kiriath-sepher).

Legacy Standard Bible
Then from there he went against the inhabitants of Debir (now the name of Debir formerly was Kiriath-sepher).

Amplified Bible
From there [the tribe of] Judah went against the inhabitants of Debir (the name of Debir formerly was Kiriath-sepher [city of books and scribes]).

Christian Standard Bible
From there they marched against the residents of Debir (Debir was formerly named Kiriath-sepher).

Holman Christian Standard Bible
From there they marched against the residents of Debir (Debir was formerly named Kiriath-sepher).

American Standard Version
And from thence he went against the inhabitants of Debir. (Now the name of Debir beforetime was Kiriath-sepher.)

Contemporary English Version
From Hebron, Judah's army went to attack Debir, which at that time was called Kiriath-Sepher.

English Revised Version
And from thence he went against the inhabitants of Debir. (Now the name of Debir beforetime was Kiriath-sepher.)

GOD'S WORD® Translation
From there Judah's troops went to fight the people living at Debir. (In the past Debir was called Kiriath Sepher.)

Good News Translation
From there the men of Judah marched against the city of Debir, at that time called Kiriath Sepher.

International Standard Version
The army of Judah then proceeded to attack the inhabitants of Debir, which used to be known as Kiriath-sepher.

Majority Standard Bible
From there they marched against the inhabitants of Debir (formerly known as Kiriath-sepher).

NET Bible
From there they attacked the people of Debir. (Debir used to be called Kiriath Sepher.)

New Heart English Bible
From there he went against the inhabitants of Debir. (Now the name of Debir before was Kiriath Sepher.)

Webster's Bible Translation
And from thence he went against the inhabitants of Debir: and the name of Debir before was Kirjath-sepher:

World English Bible
From there he went against the inhabitants of Debir. (The name of Debir before that was Kiriath Sepher.)
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And he goes there to the inhabitants of Debir (and the name of Debir [was] formerly Kirjath-Sepher),

Young's Literal Translation
And he goeth thence unto the inhabitants of Debir (and the name of Debir formerly is Kirjath-Sepher),

Smith's Literal Translation
And he will go from thence to the inhabitants of Debir: and the name of Debir before, the city of the Book.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And departing from thence he went to the inhabitants of Dabir, the ancient name of which was Cariath-Sepher, that is, the city of letters.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And continuing on from there, he went to the inhabitants of Debir, the old name of which was Kiriath-Sepher, that is, the City of Letters.

New American Bible
They marched from there against the inhabitants of Debir, which was formerly called Kiriath-sepher.

New Revised Standard Version
From there they went against the inhabitants of Debir (the name of Debir was formerly Kiriath-sepher).
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And from thence they went against the inhabitants of Debir; and the name of Debir before was Koriath-sephra;

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And they went from there against the dwellers of Dabir, and the name of Dabir from former time was Quryath Sephra
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And from thence he went against the inhabitants of Debir--now the name of Debir beforetime was Kiriath-sepher.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And they went up thence to the inhabitants of Dabir; but the name of Dabir was before Cariathsepher, the city of Letters.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Jerusalem and Hebron Captured
10Judah also marched against the Canaanites who were living in Hebron (formerly known as Kiriath-arba), and they struck down Sheshai, Ahiman, and Talmai. 11From there they marched against the inhabitants of Debir ( formerly known as Kiriath-sepher). 12And Caleb said, “To the man who strikes down Kiriath-sepher and captures it, I will give my daughter Acsah in marriage.”…

Cross References
Joshua 15:15-17
From there he marched against the inhabitants of Debir (formerly known as Kiriath-sepher). / And Caleb said, “To the man who strikes down Kiriath-sepher and captures it, I will give my daughter Acsah in marriage.” / So Othniel son of Caleb’s brother Kenaz captured the city, and Caleb gave his daughter Acsah to him in marriage.

1 Chronicles 4:13
The sons of Kenaz: Othniel and Seraiah. The sons of Othniel: Hathath and Meonothai.

Joshua 14:6-15
Then the sons of Judah approached Joshua at Gilgal, and Caleb son of Jephunneh the Kenizzite said to him, “You know what the LORD said to Moses the man of God at Kadesh-barnea about you and me. / I was forty years old when Moses the servant of the LORD sent me from Kadesh-barnea to spy out the land, and I brought back to him an honest report. / Although my brothers who went with me made the hearts of the people melt with fear, I remained loyal to the LORD my God. ...

Joshua 10:36-37
Then Joshua and all Israel with him went up from Eglon to Hebron and fought against it. / They captured it and put to the sword its king, all its villages, and all the people. Joshua left no survivors, just as he had done at Eglon; he devoted to destruction Hebron and everyone in it.

2 Samuel 5:6-10
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). / On that day he said, “Whoever attacks the Jebusites must use the water shaft to reach the lame and blind who are despised by David.” That is why it is said, “The blind and the lame will never enter the palace.” ...

1 Samuel 17:54
David took the head of the Philistine and brought it to Jerusalem, and he put Goliath’s weapons in his own tent.

2 Samuel 23:8-39
These are the names of David’s mighty men: Josheb-basshebeth the Tahchemonite was chief of the Three. He wielded his spear against eight hundred men, whom he killed at one time. / Next in command was Eleazar son of Dodo the Ahohite. As one of the three mighty men, he went with David to taunt the Philistines who had gathered for battle at Pas-dammim. The men of Israel retreated, / but Eleazar stood his ground and struck the Philistines until his hand grew weary and stuck to his sword. The LORD brought about a great victory that day. Then the troops returned to him, but only to plunder the dead. ...

1 Chronicles 11:4-9
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). / Now David had said, “Whoever is the first to strike down a Jebusite will become chief commander.” And Joab son of Zeruiah went up first, and he became the chief. ...

Matthew 1:5-6
Salmon was the father of Boaz by Rahab, Boaz the father of Obed by Ruth, Obed the father of Jesse, / and Jesse the father of David the king. Next: David was the father of Solomon by Uriah’s wife,

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.

1 Samuel 14:1-14
One day Jonathan son of Saul said to the young man bearing his armor, “Come, let us cross over to the Philistine outpost on the other side.” But Jonathan did not tell his father. / Meanwhile, Saul was staying under the pomegranate tree in Migron on the outskirts of Gibeah. And the troops who were with him numbered about six hundred men, / including Ahijah, who was wearing an ephod. He was the son of Ichabod’s brother Ahitub son of Phinehas, the son of Eli the priest of the LORD in Shiloh. But the troops did not know that Jonathan had left. ...

2 Samuel 21:15-22
Once again the Philistines waged war against Israel, and David and his servants went down and fought against the Philistines. But David became exhausted. / Then Ishbi-benob, a descendant of Rapha, whose bronze spear weighed three hundred shekels and who was bearing a new sword, resolved to kill David. / But Abishai son of Zeruiah came to his aid, struck the Philistine, and killed him. Then David’s men swore to him, “You must never again go out with us to battle, so that the lamp of Israel may not be extinguished.” ...

1 Chronicles 20:4-8
Some time later, war broke out with the Philistines at Gezer. At that time Sibbecai the Hushathite killed Sippai, a descendant of the Rephaim, and the Philistines were subdued. / Once again there was a battle with the Philistines, and Elhanan son of Jair killed Lahmi the brother of Goliath the Gittite, the shaft of whose spear was like a weaver’s beam. / And there was also a battle at Gath, where there was a man of great stature with six fingers on each hand and six toes on each foot—twenty-four in all. He too was descended from Rapha, ...

1 Samuel 18:6-9
As the troops were returning home after David had killed the Philistine, the women came out of all the cities of Israel to meet King Saul with singing and dancing, with joyful songs, and with tambourines and other instruments. / And as the women danced, they sang out: “Saul has slain his thousands, and David his tens of thousands.” / And Saul was furious and resented this song. “They have ascribed tens of thousands to David,” he said, “but only thousands to me. What more can he have but the kingdom?” ...

1 Samuel 23:1-5
Now it was reported to David, “Look, the Philistines are fighting against Keilah and looting the threshing floors.” / So David inquired of the LORD, “Should I go and attack these Philistines?” And the LORD said to David, “Go and attack the Philistines and save Keilah.” / But David’s men said to him, “Look, we are afraid here in Judah; how much more if we go to Keilah against the armies of the Philistines?” ...


Treasury of Scripture

And from there he went against the inhabitants of Debir: and the name of Debir before was Kirjathsepher:

Debir

Joshua 10:38,39
And Joshua returned, and all Israel with him, to Debir; and fought against it: …

Joshua 15:15
And he went up thence to the inhabitants of Debir: and the name of Debir before was Kirjathsepher.

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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














From there they marched
This phrase indicates a continuation of movement and action by the Israelites. The Hebrew root for "marched" is "עָלָה" (alah), which means to go up or ascend. This suggests not only a physical movement but also a spiritual or moral ascent as the Israelites pursue their God-given inheritance. Historically, this reflects the ongoing conquest of Canaan, a land promised to them by God, emphasizing their obedience and determination to fulfill God's commands.

against the inhabitants of Debir
The term "inhabitants" refers to the people living in Debir, a Canaanite city. The Hebrew word "יֹשֵׁב" (yoshev) implies those who dwell or sit, indicating a settled population. Debir, known for its fortified structures, represents the challenges and resistance the Israelites faced. Theologically, this can be seen as a metaphor for the spiritual battles believers face, requiring faith and reliance on God's strength to overcome.

(formerly known as Kiriath-sepher)
The parenthetical note provides historical context, indicating that Debir was previously called Kiriath-sepher, which means "City of Books" or "City of Scribes" in Hebrew. This suggests that Debir was a center of learning or record-keeping, possibly housing important Canaanite archives or religious texts. The renaming of the city signifies a transformation under Israelite control, symbolizing the triumph of God's people over pagan knowledge and practices. This can inspire believers to seek wisdom and understanding rooted in God's Word, overcoming worldly philosophies.

(11) Debir.--See Joshua 15:15; Joshua 15:49. In Joshua 10:38-39, its conquest is assigned to Joshua. The name means "the oracle." It afterwards became a Levitic town. There seem to have been two other Debirs (Joshua 15:7; Joshua 13:26). This one is identified by Dr. Rosen with Dewirban, near the spring Ain Nunk-r south-west of Hebron.

Kirjath-sepher.--The name is curious and interesting. It means "the city of the book," and is rendered in the LXX. by "city of letters." It was also called Kirjath-sannah (Joshua 15:49), which, according to Bochart, means "city of learning." Perhaps, therefore, we may consider that it was a famous centre of Canaanite culture and worship. All further attempts to explain its three names must be purely conjectural. We may compare with it the name of the Egyptian Byblos (Ewald). The LXX. here fall into mere confusion. . . .

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
From there
מִשָּׁ֔ם (miš·šām)
Preposition-m | Adverb
Strong's 8033: There, then, thither

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

against
אֶל־ (’el-)
Preposition
Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to

the residents
יוֹשְׁבֵ֖י (yō·wō·šə·ḇê)
Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct
Strong's 3427: To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry

of Debir
דְּבִ֑יר (də·ḇîr)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 1688: Debir -- an Amorite king, also the name of several places in Palestine

(
דְּבִ֥יר (də·ḇîr)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 1688: Debir -- an Amorite king, also the name of several places in Palestine

formerly
לְפָנִ֖ים (lə·p̄ā·nîm)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 6440: The face

known as
וְשֵׁם־ (wə·šêm-)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 8034: A name

Kiriath-sepher).
סֵֽפֶר׃ (sê·p̄er)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 7158: Kiriath-sepher -- 'city of writing', a city in Judah


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