King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
Neither did Manasseh drive out [the inhabitants of] Bethshean and her towns, nor Taanach and her towns, nor the inhabitants of Dor and her towns, nor the inhabitants of Ibleam and her towns, nor the inhabitants of Megiddo and her towns: but the Canaanites would dwell in that land.
Complete Jewish Bible:
M'nasheh did not drive out the inhabitants of Beit-Sh'an and its villages, Ta'anakh and its villages, Dor and its villages, Yivle'am and its villages or Megiddo and its villages; so that the Kena'ani managed to keep on living in that land.
Berean Standard Bible:
At that time Manasseh failed to drive out the inhabitants of Beth-shean, Taanach, Dor, Ibleam, Megiddo, and their villages; for the Canaanites were determined to dwell in that land.
American Standard Version:
And Manasseh did not drive outthe inhabitants ofBeth-shean and its towns, norofTaanach and its towns, nor the inhabitants of Dor and its towns, nor the inhabitants of Ibleam and its towns, nor the inhabitants of Megiddo and its towns; but the Canaanites would dwell in that land.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
Neither did Manasseh{H4519} drive out{H3423} the inhabitants of Bethshean{H1052} and her towns{H1323}, nor Taanach{H8590} and her towns{H1323}, nor the inhabitants{H3427} of Dor{H1756} and her towns{H1323}, nor the inhabitants{H3427} of Ibleam{H2991} and her towns{H1323}, nor the inhabitants{H3427} of Megiddo{H4023} and her towns{H1323}: but the Canaanites{H3669} would{H2974} dwell{H3427} in that land{H776}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Joshua 17:11
- And Manasseh had in Issachar and in Asher Bethshean and her towns, and Ibleam and her towns, and the inhabitants of Dor and her towns, and the inhabitants of Endor and her towns, and the inhabitants of Taanach and her towns, and the inhabitants of Megiddo and her towns, [even] three countries.
Joshua 17:13
- Yet it came to pass, when the children of Israel were waxen strong, that they put the Canaanites to tribute; but did not utterly drive them out.
1 Samuel 15:9
- But Saul and the people spared Agag, and the best of the sheep, and of the oxen, and of the fatlings, and the lambs, and all [that was] good, and would not utterly destroy them: but every thing [that was] vile and refuse, that they destroyed utterly.
Psalms 106:34
- ¶ They did not destroy the nations, concerning whom the LORD commanded them:
Psalms 106:35
- But were mingled among the heathen, and learned their works.
Jeremiah 48:10
- Cursed [be] he that doeth the work of the LORD deceitfully, and cursed [be] he that keepeth back his sword from blood.
Judges 5:19
- The kings came [and] fought, then fought the kings of Canaan in Taanach by the waters of Megiddo; they took no gain of money.
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Commentary for Judges 1:27
Judges 1:27 is part of the broader narrative found in the Book of Judges, which covers the history of Israel following the conquest of Canaan and the death of Joshua. This verse specifically addresses the failure of the tribe of Manasseh to fully possess the land allocated to them by driving out the indigenous Canaanite populations.
The historical context of this verse is rooted in the Israelites' entry into the Promised Land after their exodus from Egypt. God had commanded the Israelites to conquer and inhabit Canaan, displacing its pagan inhabitants. However, as recorded in Judges 1:27, the tribe of Manasseh did not complete this task in several key areas: Bethshean, Taanach, Dor, Ibleam, and Megiddo. These cities were strategically and economically significant, situated in the fertile Jezreel Valley and along vital trade routes.
The themes present in this verse include the recurring issue of disobedience to God's commands, the struggle between the Israelites and the Canaanites, and the consequences of failing to fully trust and follow through with God's directives. The incomplete conquest set the stage for future religious syncretism and military conflicts, as the remaining Canaanites became a source of temptation and oppression for the Israelites. This failure to drive out the Canaanites foreshadows the cyclical pattern of apostasy, oppression, repentance, and deliverance that characterizes much of the period of the judges.
In summary, Judges 1:27 highlights a moment of failure for the tribe of Manasseh, which had direct implications for the spiritual and political stability of Israel. It underscores the importance of obedience to God and the challenges that come with cohabiting with those who hold different religious beliefs and practices. This verse serves as a pivotal point in the narrative of the Israelites' settlement in Canaan, illustrating the complexities and consequences of their incomplete adherence to God's plan for their nation.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H4519
There are 133 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מְנַשֶּׁה
Transliteration: Mᵉnashsheh
Pronunciation: men-ash-sheh'
Description: from נָשָׁה; causing to forget; Menashsheh, a grandson of Jacob, also the tribe descended from him, and its territory; Manasseh. - Strong's Number: H3423
There are 204 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יָרַשׁ
Transliteration: yârash
Pronunciation: yaw-rash'
Description: or יָרֵשׁ; a primitive root; to occupy (by driving out previous tenants, and possessing in their place); by implication, to seize, to rob, to inherit; also to expel, to impoverish, to ruin; cast out, consume, destroy, disinherit, dispossess, drive(-ing) out, enjoy, expel, [idiom] without fail, (give to, leave for) inherit(-ance, -or) [phrase] magistrate, be (make) poor, come to poverty, (give to, make to) possess, get (have) in (take) possession, seize upon, succeed, [idiom] utterly. - Strong's Number: H1052
There are 8 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בֵּית שְׁאָן
Transliteration: Bêyth Shᵉʼân
Pronunciation: bayth she-awn'
Description: or בֵּית שָׁן; from בַּיִת and שָׁאַן; house of ease; Beth-Shean or Beth-Shan, a place in Palestine; Beth-shean, Beth-Shan. - Strong's Number: H1323
There are 499 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בַּת
Transliteration: bath
Pronunciation: bath
Description: from בָּנָה (as feminine of בֵּן); a daughter (used in the same wide sense as other terms of relationship, literally and figuratively); apple (of the eye), branch, company, daughter, [idiom] first, [idiom] old, [phrase] owl, town, village. - Strong's Number: H8590
There are 7 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: תַּעֲנָךְ
Transliteration: Taʻănâk
Pronunciation: tah-an-awk'
Description: or תַּעְנָךְ; of uncertain derivation; Taanak or Tanak, a place in Palestine; Taanach, Tanach. - Strong's Number: H3427
There are 980 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יָשַׁב
Transliteration: yâshab
Pronunciation: yaw-shab'
Description: a primitive root; properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry; (make to) abide(-ing), continue, (cause to, make to) dwell(-ing), ease self, endure, establish, [idiom] fail, habitation, haunt, (make to) inhabit(-ant), make to keep (house), lurking, [idiom] marry(-ing), (bring again to) place, remain, return, seat, set(-tle), (down-) sit(-down, still, -ting down, -ting (place) -uate), take, tarry. - Strong's Number: H1756
There are 6 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: דּוֹר
Transliteration: Dôwr
Pronunciation: dore
Description: or (by permutation) דֹּאר; (Joshua 17:11; 1 Kings 4:11), from דּוֹר; dwelling; Dor, a place in Palestine; Dor. - Strong's Number: H2991
There are 3 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יִבְלְעָם
Transliteration: Yiblᵉʻâm
Pronunciation: yib-leh-awm'
Description: from בָּלַע and עַם; devouring people; Jibleam, a place in Palestine; Ibleam. - Strong's Number: H4023
There are 12 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מְגִדּוֹן
Transliteration: Mᵉgiddôwn
Pronunciation: meg-id-done'
Description: (Zechariah אַבְדָן) or מְגִדּוֹ; from גָּדַד; rendezvous; Megiddon or Megiddo, a place in Palestine; Megiddo, Megiddon. - Strong's Number: H3669
There are 71 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: כְּנַעַנִי
Transliteration: Kᵉnaʻanîy
Pronunciation: ken-ah-an-ee'
Description: patrial from כְּנַעַן; a Kenaanite or inhabitant of Kenaan; by implication, a pedlar (the Canaanites standing for their neighbors the Ishmaelites, who conducted mercantile caravans); Canaanite, merchant, trafficker. - Strong's Number: H2974
There are 19 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יָאַל
Transliteration: yâʼal
Pronunciation: yaw-al'
Description: a primitive root (probably rather the same as יָאַל through the idea of mental weakness); properly, to yield, especially assent; hence (pos.) to undertake as an act of volition; assay, begin, be content, please, take upon, [idiom] willingly, would. - Strong's Number: H776
There are 2739 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אֶרֶץ
Transliteration: ʼerets
Pronunciation: eh'-rets
Description: from an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth (at large, or partitively a land); [idiom] common, country, earth, field, ground, land, [idiom] natins, way, [phrase] wilderness, world.