Judges 1:27

Authorized King James Version

Neither did Manasseh drive out the inhabitants of Beth-shean and her towns, nor Taanach and her towns, nor the inhabitants of Dor and her towns, nor the inhabitants of Ibleam and her towns, nor the inhabitants of Megiddo and her towns: but the Canaanites would dwell in that land.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וְלֹֽא

H3808

not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles

הוֹרִ֣ישׁ

H3423

drive out

to occupy (by driving out previous tenants, and possessing in their place); by implication, to seize, to rob, to inherit; also to expel, to impoverish

מְנַשֶּׁ֗ה

H4519

Neither did Manasseh

menashsheh, a grandson of jacob, also the tribe descended from him, and its territory

אֶת

H853

properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)

בֵּית

שְׁאָ֣ן

H1052

the inhabitants of Bethshean

beth-shean or beth-shan, a place in palestine

וְאֶת

H853

properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)

בְּנוֹתֶ֑יהָ

H1323

and her towns

a daughter (used in the same wide sense as other terms of relationship, literally and figuratively)

וְאֶת

H853

properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)

#10

תַּעְנַ֣ךְ

H8590

nor Taanach

taanak or tanak, a place in palestine

#11

וְאֶת

H853

properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)

#12

בְּנוֹתֶ֑יהָ

H1323

and her towns

a daughter (used in the same wide sense as other terms of relationship, literally and figuratively)

#13

אֶת

H853

properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)

#14

לָשֶׁ֖בֶת

H3427

dwell

properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry

#15

ד֜וֹר

H1756

of Dor

dor, a place in palestine

#16

וְאֶת

H853

properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)

#17

בְּנוֹתֶ֑יהָ

H1323

and her towns

a daughter (used in the same wide sense as other terms of relationship, literally and figuratively)

#18

וְאֶת

H853

properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)

#19

לָשֶׁ֖בֶת

H3427

dwell

properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry

#20

יִבְלְעָם֙

H2991

of Ibleam

jibleam, a place in palestine

#21

וְאֶת

H853

properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)

#22

בְּנוֹתֶ֑יהָ

H1323

and her towns

a daughter (used in the same wide sense as other terms of relationship, literally and figuratively)

#23

וְאֶת

H853

properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)

#24

לָשֶׁ֖בֶת

H3427

dwell

properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry

#25

מְגִדּ֖וֹ

H4023

of Megiddo

megiddon or megiddo, a place in palestine

#26

וְאֶת

H853

properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)

#27

בְּנוֹתֶ֑יהָ

H1323

and her towns

a daughter (used in the same wide sense as other terms of relationship, literally and figuratively)

#28

וַיּ֙וֹאֶל֙

H2974

would

properly, to yield, especially assent; hence (pos.) to undertake as an act of volition

#29

הַֽכְּנַעֲנִ֔י

H3669

but the Canaanites

a kenaanite or inhabitant of kenaan; by implication, a pedlar (the canaanites standing for their neighbors the ishmaelites, who conducted mercantile c

#30

לָשֶׁ֖בֶת

H3427

dwell

properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry

#31

בָּאָ֥רֶץ

H776

in that land

the earth (at large, or partitively a land)

#32

הַזֹּֽאת׃

H2063

this (often used adverb)

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Judges. The concept of divine revelation reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The literary structure and word choice here contribute to biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness, advancing the author's theological argument. The original language emphasizes careful word choice that would have carried specific theological weight for the original audience, providing deeper understanding of the author's theological intention.

Historical Context

The historical context of the biblical period relevant to this book's composition provides crucial background for understanding this verse. The historical and cultural milieu of the biblical world informed the author's theological expression and the audience's understanding. The the cultural context of the biblical world would have shaped how the original audience understood divine revelation. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

Questions for Reflection

How does this passage contribute to our understanding of from physical deliverance in the Old Testament to spiritual redemption in the New, and what implications does this have for Christian discipleship?
How might the original audience's understanding of divine revelation differ from modern interpretations, and what bridges can be built between ancient meaning and contemporary application?
In what ways does this verse's emphasis on divine revelation address religious pluralism and questions about the necessity of Christ, and how should the church respond?

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