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Judah went up; and Yahweh delivered the Canaanites and the Perizzites into their hand: and they struck of them in Bezek ten thousand men.

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Faith Requires Action

Commentators emphasize the partnership between divine sovereignty and human action. God promised victory, but Judah had to act in faith and "go up" to the battle. As Matthew Henry notes, God will not grant success unless His people undertake the service. This verse illustrates that faith is not passive; it requires obedient action to receive God's promised deliverance.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Judges 1:4

18th Century

Theologian

The Canaanites and the Perizzites - See Genesis 12:6, note; Genesis 13:7, note. Bezek may be the name of a district. It has not y…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Judges 1:4

19th Century

Bishop

And Judah went up. —Under the leadership of Caleb (Joshua 14:6).

The Canaanites and the Perizzites.

John Gill

John Gill

On Judges 1:4

17th Century

Pastor

And Judah went up
Simeon being along with him, from the southern parts of the land, where they dwelt, and went more …

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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…