And they gave Hebron unto Caleb, as Moses said: and he expelled thence the three sons of Anak.
Judges 1:20 stands in the introductory part of Judges, in chapter 1 together with chapter 2 and chapter 3:1-6, which are the first three chapters of the book. It belongs to the time sometime after the death of Joshua, recording the experiences of God's people between Joshua's death and the raising up of Samuel. That introductory section shows that not all of the country had been possessed.
It opens a new period after enslavement and freedom. That new period is set against Israel's choice to follow God's way or turn to self-will. Those opening chapters tell of Israel's failure to carry out the instructions God gave, their consequent captivity, and the help that came to them through the judges, or saviours, whom the Lord raised up for them.
Judges 1:20 stands in the introductory part of Judges, in chapter 1 together with chapter 2 and chapter 3:1-6, which are the first three chapters of the book. It belongs to the time sometime after the death of Joshua, recording the experiences of God's people between Joshua's death and the raising up of Samuel. That introductory section shows that not all of the country had been possessed.
It opens a new period after enslavement and freedom. That new period is set against Israel's choice to follow God's way or turn to self-will. Those opening chapters tell of Israel's failure to carry out the instructions God gave, their consequent captivity, and the help that came to them through the judges, or saviours, whom the Lord raised up for them.