And Judah went up; and the LORD delivered the Canaanites and the Perizzites into their hand: and they slew of them in Bezek ten thousand men.
Judah's army went up to fight, and the LORD gave them victory over the Canaanites and Perizzites. They defeated ten thousand of their enemies at Bezek.
God gave Judah's tribe a decisive military victory over their enemies, showing His faithfulness to help His people claim the land He promised them.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Judges, which follows the conquest led by Joshua, the Israelite tribes were continuing to secure the Promised Land as God had commanded, facing resistance from various Canaanite groups. The tribe of Judah took the lead in this effort, attacking the Canaanites and Perizzites, and God directly intervened to give them victory in the battle at Bezek. This event underscores the ongoing fulfillment of God's promises to Israel amid their obedience and warfare.
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