Judges 1:23

And the house of Joseph sent to descry Bethel. (Now the name of the city before was Luz.)

King James Version

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Other Translations for Judges 1:23

BSB

They sent spies to Bethel (formerly known as Luz),

AKJV

And the house of Joseph sent to descry Bethel. (Now the name of the city before was Luz.)

CPDV

For when they were besieging the city, which was previously called Luz,

ERV

And the house of Joseph sent to spy out Beth-el. (Now the name of the city beforetime was Luz.)

NHEB

And the house of Joseph sent out spies to Bethel. (Now the name of the city before was Luz.)

SMT

And the house of Joseph will examine in the house of God. And the name of the city before, was Almond tree.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Judges 1:23

AndthehouseH1004Noun MasculineofJosephH3130Proper Name MasculinesenttodescryH8446Verb Beth-elH1008Proper Name LocationNowthenameH8034Noun MasculineofthecityH5892Noun Masculine beforeH6440Noun MasculinewasLuzH3870Proper Name Location

Commentary for Judges 1:23

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Judges 1:23

Summary

Joseph tribe scouts target former Luz location

Place

Bethel

Event

Scouting expedition commissioned

Estimated Time Period

c. 1200 BC