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First in Dignity, First in Duty
Commentators explain that God specifically chose the tribe of Judah to lead. This wasn't random; Judah was the most powerful and numerous tribe. As Matthew Henry notes, "From those who are most able, most work is expected." Their position of prominence came with the primary responsibility to act in faith. Scholars also see this as prophetically pointing to the Messiah, the Lion of the tribe of Judah.
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Albert Barnes
On Judges 1:2
18th Century
Theologian
And the Lord said - that is, answered by Urim and Thummim. The land was the portion which fell to Judah by lot, not the whole land of Canaan…
Charles Ellicott
On Judges 1:2
19th Century
Bishop
The Lord said. —The answer is given to the priest by the Urim, and he announces it to the people.
Judah shall go up…
John Gill
On Judges 1:2
17th Century
Pastor
And the Lord said
By an articulate voice, which it is probable was the usual way of answering by Urim and Thummim:
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Matthew Henry
On Judges 1:1–8
17th Century
Minister
The Israelites were convinced that the war against the Canaanites was to be continued, but they were in doubt about how it should be carried on aft…