Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version When Judah attacked, the LORD gave the Canaanites and Perizzites into their hands, and they struck down ten thousand men at Bezek. New Living Translation When the men of Judah attacked, the LORD gave them victory over the Canaanites and Perizzites, and they killed 10,000 enemy warriors at the town of Bezek. English Standard Version Then Judah went up and the LORD gave the Canaanites and the Perizzites into their hand, and they defeated 10,000 of them at Bezek. Berean Standard Bible When Judah attacked, the LORD delivered the Canaanites and Perizzites into their hands, and they struck down ten thousand men at Bezek. King James Bible And Judah went up; and the LORD delivered the Canaanites and the Perizzites into their hand: and they slew of them in Bezek ten thousand men. New King James Version Then Judah went up, and the LORD delivered the Canaanites and the Perizzites into their hand; and they killed ten thousand men at Bezek. New American Standard Bible Judah went up, and the LORD handed over to them the Canaanites and the Perizzites, and they defeated ten thousand men at Bezek. NASB 1995 Judah went up, and the LORD gave the Canaanites and the Perizzites into their hands, and they defeated ten thousand men at Bezek. NASB 1977 And Judah went up, and the LORD gave the Canaanites and the Perizzites into their hands; and they defeated ten thousand men at Bezek. Legacy Standard Bible So Judah went up, and Yahweh gave the Canaanites and the Perizzites into their hands, and they struck down 10,000 men at Bezek. Amplified Bible Then Judah went up, and the LORD gave the Canaanites and the Perizzites into their hand, and they struck down in defeat ten thousand men at Bezek. Christian Standard Bible When Judah attacked, the LORD handed the Canaanites and Perizzites over to them. They struck down ten thousand men in Bezek. Holman Christian Standard Bible When Judah attacked, the LORD handed the Canaanites and Perizzites over to them. They struck down 10,000 men in Bezek. American Standard Version And Judah went up; and Jehovah delivered the Canaanites and the Perizzites into their hand: and they smote of them in Bezek ten thousand men. English Revised Version And Judah went up; and the LORD delivered the Canaanites and the Perizzites into their hand: and they smote of them in Bezek ten thousand men. GOD'S WORD® Translation Judah's troops went into battle, and the LORD handed the Canaanites and Perizzites over to them. They defeated 10,000 men at Bezek. Good News Translation and Judah went into battle together. The LORD gave them victory over the Canaanites and the Perizzites, and they defeated ten thousand men at Bezek. International Standard Version When the army of the tribe of Judah went into battle, the LORD gave the Canaanites and the Perizzites into their control, and they defeated 10,000 men at Bezek. Majority Standard Bible When Judah attacked, the LORD delivered the Canaanites and Perizzites into their hands, and they struck down ten thousand men at Bezek. NET Bible The men of Judah attacked, and the LORD handed the Canaanites and Perizzites over to them. They killed ten thousand men at Bezek. New Heart English Bible Judah went up; and the LORD delivered the Canaanites and the Perizzites into their hand: and they struck of them in Bezek ten thousand men. Webster's Bible Translation And Judah went up, and the LORD delivered the Canaanites and the Perizzites into their hand: and they slew of them in Bezek ten thousand men. World English Bible Judah went up, and Yahweh delivered the Canaanites and the Perizzites into their hand. They struck ten thousand men in Bezek. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd Judah goes up, and YHWH gives the Canaanite and the Perizzite into their hand, and they strike them in Bezek—ten thousand men; Young's Literal Translation And Judah goeth up, and Jehovah giveth the Canaanite and the Perizzite into their hand, and they smite them in Bezek -- ten thousand men; Smith's Literal Translation And Judah will go up, and Jehovah will give the Canaanite and the Perizzite into their hand; and they will smite them in Bezek, ten thousand men, Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd Juda went up, and the Lord delivered the Chanaanite, and the Pherezite into their hands: and they slew of them in Bezec ten thousand men. Catholic Public Domain Version And Judah went up, and the Lord delivered the Canaanite, as well as the Perizzite, into their hands. And they struck down ten thousand of the men at Bezek. New American Bible When Judah attacked, the LORD delivered the Canaanites and Perizzites into their power, and they struck down ten thousand of them in Bezek. New Revised Standard Version Then Judah went up and the LORD gave the Canaanites and the Perizzites into their hand; and they defeated ten thousand of them at Bezek. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd Judah went up; and the LORD delivered the Canaanites and the Perizzites into their hands; and they slew ten thousand of them in Bezek. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Yehuda went and LORD JEHOVAH delivered the Canaanites and the Perezites into their hands, and they killed ten thousand men of them in Bezeq with the sword OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And Judah went up; and the LORD delivered the Canaanites and the Perizzites into their hand; and they smote of them in Bezek ten thousand men. Brenton Septuagint Translation And Judas went up; and the Lord delivered the Chananite and the Pherezite into their hands, and they smote them in Bezek to the number of ten thousand men. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Conquest of Canaan Proceeds…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. 4When Judah attacked, the LORD delivered the Canaanites and Perizzites into their hands, and they struck down ten thousand men at Bezek. 5And there they found Adoni-bezek and fought against him, striking down the Canaanites and Perizzites.… Cross References Joshua 10:10 And the LORD threw them into confusion before Israel, who defeated them in a great slaughter at Gibeon, pursued them along the ascent to Beth-horon, and struck them down as far as Azekah and Makkedah. Joshua 11:8 and the LORD delivered them into the hand of Israel, who struck them down and pursued them all the way to Greater Sidon and Misrephoth-maim, and eastward as far as the Valley of Mizpeh. They struck them down, leaving no survivors. Deuteronomy 7:2 and when the LORD your God has delivered them over to you to defeat them, then you must devote them to complete destruction. Make no treaty with them and show them no mercy. Exodus 23:31-33 And I will establish your borders from the Red Sea to the Sea of the Philistines, and from the desert to the Euphrates. For I will deliver the inhabitants into your hand, and you will drive them out before you. / You shall make no covenant with them or with their gods. / They must not remain in your land, lest they cause you to sin against Me. For if you serve their gods, it will surely be a snare to you.” Numbers 21:24 And Israel put him to the sword and took possession of his land, from the Arnon to the Jabbok—but only up to the border of the Ammonites, because it was fortified. 1 Samuel 7:10 As the Philistines drew near to fight against Israel, Samuel was offering up the burnt offering. But that day the LORD thundered loudly against the Philistines and threw them into such confusion that they fled before Israel. 1 Samuel 14:20 Then Saul and all his troops assembled and marched to the battle, and they found the Philistines in total confusion, with each man wielding the sword against his neighbor. 2 Samuel 5:19 So David inquired of the LORD, “Should I go up against the Philistines? Will You deliver them into my hand?” “Go up,” replied the LORD, “for I will surely deliver the Philistines into your hand.” 2 Chronicles 14:12 So the LORD struck down the Cushites before Asa and Judah, and the Cushites fled. Psalm 44:3 For it was not by their sword that they took the land; their arm did not bring them victory. It was by Your right hand, Your arm, and the light of Your face, because You favored them. Psalm 78:55 He drove out nations before them and apportioned their inheritance; He settled the tribes of Israel in their tents. Isaiah 41:11-12 Behold, all who rage against you will be ashamed and disgraced; those who contend with you will be reduced to nothing and will perish. / You will seek them but will not find them. Those who wage war against you will come to nothing. Romans 8:37 No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us. 1 Corinthians 15:57 But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ! 2 Corinthians 2:14 But thanks be to God, who always leads us triumphantly as captives in Christ and through us spreads everywhere the fragrance of the knowledge of Him. Treasury of Scripture And Judah went up; and the LORD delivered the Canaanites and the Perizzites into their hand: and they slew of them in Bezek ten thousand men. Lord Deuteronomy 7:2 And when the LORD thy God shall deliver them before thee; thou shalt smite them, and utterly destroy them; thou shalt make no covenant with them, nor shew mercy unto them: Deuteronomy 9:3 Understand therefore this day, that the LORD thy God is he which goeth over before thee; as a consuming fire he shall destroy them, and he shall bring them down before thy face: so shalt thou drive them out, and destroy them quickly, as the LORD hath said unto thee. Joshua 10:8-10 And the LORD said unto Joshua, Fear them not: for I have delivered them into thine hand; there shall not a man of them stand before thee… Bezek. 1 Samuel 11:8 And when he numbered them in Bezek, the children of Israel were three hundred thousand, and the men of Judah thirty thousand. Jump to Previous Attacked Bezek Canaanite Canaanites Defeated Delivered Hand Hands Judah Overcame Perizzite Perizzites Per'izzites Slew Smite Smote Struck Ten ThousandJump to Next Attacked Bezek Canaanite Canaanites Defeated Delivered Hand Hands Judah Overcame Perizzite Perizzites Per'izzites Slew Smite Smote Struck Ten ThousandJudges 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 When Judah attacked The tribe of Judah, named after one of Jacob's sons, is often seen as a leading tribe among the Israelites. The Hebrew root for "Judah" is "Yehudah," which means "praise." This reflects the tribe's role in leading the charge against the Canaanites, symbolizing a spiritual act of obedience and trust in God's promises. Historically, Judah's leadership in battle sets a precedent for their future prominence, as seen in the lineage of King David and ultimately Jesus Christ, the Lion of the tribe of Judah. the LORD delivered the Canaanites and Perizzites into their hands and they struck down ten thousand men at Bezek Persons / Places / Events 1. JudahOne of the twelve tribes of Israel, descended from Judah, the fourth son of Jacob and Leah. Known for its leadership role among the tribes. 2. The LORD Refers to Yahweh, the covenant God of Israel, who actively participates in the history and battles of His people. 3. Canaanites A group of ancient people living in the land of Canaan, often seen as adversaries to the Israelites in their conquest of the Promised Land. 4. Perizzites Another group of people living in Canaan, often mentioned alongside the Canaanites as inhabitants of the land that Israel was to conquer. 5. Bezek A location where the battle took place, significant for its strategic importance in the conquest account. Teaching Points Divine Sovereignty in BattleThe victory at Bezek underscores God's sovereignty and His active role in the battles of His people. Believers can trust in God's power and presence in their own spiritual battles. Obedience to God's Commands Judah's attack on the Canaanites and Perizzites was in obedience to God's command to take possession of the land. This teaches the importance of obedience to God's directives in our lives. The Role of Leadership Judah's leadership in the battle reflects the importance of strong, godly leadership in achieving victory and fulfilling God's purposes. Faith and Action The tribe of Judah acted in faith, trusting that God would deliver their enemies into their hands. This illustrates the necessity of combining faith with action in the Christian walk. God's Faithfulness to His Promises The victory at Bezek is a testament to God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises to Israel. Believers can be assured of God's faithfulness in their own lives.(4) And Judah went up.--Under the leadership of Caleb (Joshua 14:6). The Canaanites and the Perizzites.--See Genesis 13:7; Genesis 34:30. The former seem to have been lowlanders--"by the sea and by the coast of Jordan" (Numbers 13:29), "on the east and on the west" (Joshua 11:3; Joshua 17:16). The Perizzites were the mountain and forest tribes (Joshua 11:3; Joshua 17:15). Their antiquity and importance appear from the allusions to them in Genesis 13:7; Genesis 34:30; 1Kings 9:20; 2 Esdras 1:21. The name itself seems to imply "open villages" (1Samuel 6:18; Deuteronomy 3:5), and may imply that they were agriculturists. The name does not occur in the genealogy of nations in Genesis 10 . . . Hebrew When Judahיְהוּדָ֔ה (yə·hū·ḏāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3063: Judah -- 'praised', a son of Jacob, also the southern kingdom, also four Israelites attacked, וַיַּ֣עַל (way·ya·‘al) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5927: To ascend, in, actively the LORD יְהוָ֛ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel delivered וַיִּתֵּ֧ן (way·yit·tên) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5414: To give, put, set the Canaanites הַכְּנַעֲנִ֥י (hak·kə·na·‘ă·nî) Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3669: Canaanite -- inhabitant of Canaan and Perizzites וְהַפְּרִזִּ֖י (wə·hap·pə·riz·zî) Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 6522: Perizzite -- a people in the land of Canaan into their hands, בְּיָדָ֑ם (bə·yā·ḏām) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 3027: A hand and they struck down וַיַּכּ֣וּם (way·yak·kūm) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural | third person masculine plural Strong's 5221: To strike ten עֲשֶׂ֥רֶת (‘ă·śe·reṯ) Number - masculine singular construct Strong's 6235: Ten thousand אֲלָפִ֖ים (’ă·lā·p̄îm) Number - masculine plural Strong's 505: A thousand men אִֽישׁ׃ (’îš) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person at Bezek. בְּבֶ֔זֶק (bə·ḇe·zeq) Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 966: Bezek -- a place in Palestine Links Judges 1:4 NIVJudges 1:4 NLT Judges 1:4 ESV Judges 1:4 NASB Judges 1:4 KJV Judges 1:4 BibleApps.com Judges 1:4 Biblia Paralela Judges 1:4 Chinese Bible Judges 1:4 French Bible Judges 1:4 Catholic Bible OT History: Judges 1:4 Judah went up (Jd Judg. 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