Also Judah took Gaza with the coast thereof, and Askelon with the coast thereof, and Ekron with the coast thereof.
Judah also captured Gaza and its surrounding territory, Ashkelon and its surrounding territory, and Ekron and its surrounding territory.
This verse records how the tribe of Judah successfully conquered three major Philistine cities along the Mediterranean coast.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Judges, after Joshua's death, the Israelite tribes were continuing the conquest of the Promised Land, with the tribe of Judah taking the lead in battling the remaining Canaanite inhabitants. This verse specifically describes Judah's successful capture of the Philistine cities of Gaza, Ashkelon, and Ekron, along with their surrounding territories, as part of fulfilling God's command to possess the land. However, this victory was incomplete, as later biblical accounts show ongoing conflicts with the Philistines, reflecting the challenges of full obedience.
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