Judges 1:22

And the house of Joseph, they also went up against Bethel: and the LORD was with them.

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Interpretation

The people of Israel were very careless of their duty and interest. Owing to slothfulness and cowardice, they would not be at the pains to complete their conquests.

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This thought runs through Judges 1:22-26.

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Glossary

Bethel Place: House of God. (1. ) A place in Central Palestine, about 10 miles north of Jerusalem, at the head of the pass of Michmash and Ai. It was originally the royal Canaanite city of Luz ( Gen. 28:19 ). Modern identification: Beitin.