Judges 1:28

And it came to pass, when Israel was strong, that they put the Canaanites to tribute, and did not utterly drive them out.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Judges 1:28

BSB

When Israel became stronger, they pressed the Canaanites into forced labor, but they never drove them out completely.

AKJV

And it came to pass, when Israel was strong, that they put the Canaanites to tribute, and did not utterly drive them out.

CPDV

Then, after Israel had grown strong, he made them tributaries, but he was not willing to destroy them.

ERV

And it came to pass, when Israel was waxen strong, that they put the Canaanites to taskwork, and did not utterly drive them out.

NHEB

It happened, when Israel had grown strong, that they put the Canaanites to forced labor, and did not utterly drive them out.

SMT

And it will be when Israel was strong, and he will put the Canaanite to tribute; and driving out, they did not drive out.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Judges 1:28

AnditcametopasswhenIsraelH3478Proper Name MasculinewasstrongH2388VerbthattheyputH7760VerbtheCanaanitesH3669totributeH4522Noun MasculineanddidnotutterlyH3423VerbdrivethemoutH3423Verb

Commentary for Judges 1:28

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

Overview of Judges 1:28

Summary

Stronger Israel subordinates rather than eliminates competitors

Place

Canaan

Event

Enemies reduced to servitude

Estimated Time Period

c. 1200 BC