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Judah said to Simeon his brother, Come up with me into my lot, that we may fight against the Canaanites; and I likewise will go with you into your lot. So Simeon went with him.

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A Natural Alliance

Commentators explain that Judah and Simeon were not only sons of the same mother, Leah, but their allotted territories were intertwined, with Simeon's land being inside Judah's. This practical and familial bond made their military alliance a natural and strategic choice for conquering their shared inheritance.

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Judges 1:3

19th Century

Bishop

To Simeon his brother. —Both Judah and Simeon were sons of Leah. It was natural that the two tribes should help one another, becau…

John Gill

John Gill

On Judges 1:3

17th Century

Pastor

And Judah said unto Simeon his brother
The men of the tribe of Judah said to those of the tribe of Simeon, they bein…

Matthew Henry

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…

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