And Judah went against the Canaanites that dwelt in Hebron: (now the name of Hebron before was Kirjatharba:) and they slew Sheshai, and Ahiman, and Talmai.
The tribe of Judah attacked the Canaanites who lived in Hebron (the city was originally called Kirjath-arba), and they killed three men named Sheshai, Ahiman, and Talmai.
The writer is describing how the tribe of Judah conquered the city of Hebron by defeating three Canaanite leaders who lived there.
📚 Historical Context
After the death of Joshua, the Israelite tribes were tasked with conquering and settling the lands God had promised them in Canaan. The tribe of Judah specifically attacked the Canaanites in Hebron, a city formerly known as Kirjath-arba, and defeated key figures like Sheshai, Ahiman, and Talmai as part of this effort. This reflects the broader biblical narrative of Israel's incomplete obedience to God's command to fully drive out the inhabitants of the land.
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