Judges 1:28
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Judges 1:28 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Judges 1:28 is a verse from the book of Judges in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And it came to pass, when Israel was strong, that they put the Canaanites to tribute, and did not utterly drive them out..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Judges 1:28 — KJV
“And it came to pass, when Israel was strong, that they put the Canaanites to tribute, and did not utterly drive them out.”
— Judges 1:28 (KJV)
Judges 1:28 in Context — About the Book of Judges
Judges chronicles Israel's darkest cycle: sin, oppression, crying out, and rescue — repeated for generations. God raises unlikely deliverers like Gideon, Deborah, and Samson, proving He responds to honest cries for help even when His people keep failing. Grace shines against a dark backdrop.
Cross-References for Judges 1:28
“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.”
Shares key themes with Judges 1:28: came, pass, israel
“And it came to pass, when all the kings of the Amorites, which were on the side of Jordan westward, and all the kings of the Canaanites, which were by the sea, heard that the LORD had dried up the waters of Jordan from before the children of Israel, until we were passed over, that their heart melted, neither was there spirit in them any more, because of the children of Israel.”
Shares key themes with Judges 1:28: came, pass, israel
“Now it came to pass, when Adonizedek king of Jerusalem had heard how Joshua had taken Ai, and had utterly destroyed it; as he had done to Jericho and her king, so he had done to Ai and her king; and how the inhabitants of Gibeon had made peace with Israel, and were among them;”
Shares key themes with Judges 1:28: came, pass, israel
“And it came to pass, when they brought out those kings unto Joshua, that Joshua called for all the men of Israel, and said unto the captains of the men of war which went with him, Come near, put your feet upon the necks of these kings. And they came near, and put their feet upon the necks of them.”
Shares key themes with Judges 1:28: came, pass, israel
“And it was told David; and he gathered all Israel, and passed over Jordan, and came upon them, and set the battle in array against them. So when David had put the battle in array against the Syrians, they fought with him.”
Shares key themes with Judges 1:28: came, pass, israel
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