Judges 1:8
“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.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Now the children of Judah had fought against Jerusalem, and had taken it,.... Which accounted for their carrying…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Render “and the children of Judah fought against Jerusalem, and took it, and smote it,” etc. With regard to the capture…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Judges 1:1-8
Here, I. The children of Israel consult the oracle of God for direction which of all the tribes should first attempt to…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
fought against Jerusalem, and took it Jerusalem was not taken till the time of David; this verse contradicts Jdg 1:1 and…