But the Amorites would dwell in mount Heres in Aijalon, and in Shaalbim: yet the hand of the house of Joseph prevailed, so that they became tributaries.
But the Amorites were determined to stay in Mount Heres, in Aijalon, and in Shaalbim. However, the descendants of Joseph became strong enough to force them to pay tribute and serve them.
This verse shows how the tribe of Joseph eventually gained control over the Amorites in certain areas, making them pay taxes and serve them rather than driving them out completely.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Judges, which follows the conquest led by Joshua, the Israelite tribes were tasked with settling the Promised Land of Canaan but often faced resistance from the native inhabitants. The Amorites, one of the Canaanite groups, managed to hold onto areas like Mount Heres, Aijalon, and Shaalbim despite the Israelites' efforts to displace them. However, the tribes descended from Joseph, Ephraim and Manasseh, eventually gained the upper hand, forcing the Amorites to become tributaries, which highlights the incomplete nature of the conquest.
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