Judges 1:4

"Judah went up, and the LORD delivered the Canaanites and the Perizzites into their hand. They struck ten thousand men in Bezek."

Key Reflection

This verse illustrates Judah's military victory over the Canaanites and Perizzites through divine intervention, symbolizing how God enables his people to overcome their enemies. It also hints at the broader theme of Israel displacing the Canaanite nations, reflecting both physical conquest and spiritual transformation.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

The Canaanites and the Perizzites -SeeGenesis 12:6, note;Genesis 13:7, note. Bezek may be the name of a district. It has not yet been identified.

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