And from thence he went against the inhabitants of Debir: and the name of Debir before was Kirjathsepher:
From there he went to attack the people living in Debir (which used to be called Kirjath-sepher).
This verse describes how the Israelites continued their military campaign, moving on to conquer another Canaanite city.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Judges, which follows the death of Joshua, the tribes of Israel were actively conquering the remaining territories in Canaan as part of God's promise to give them the land. Debir was a significant city in the hill country of Judah, originally known as Kirjath-sepher, meaning "City of Books," which suggests it was a center for scribes or records. This verse highlights the ongoing military campaigns by the Israelites to drive out the Canaanites and secure their inheritance.
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