From there he went against the inhabitants of Debir. (The name of Debir before that was Kiriath Sepher.)
Parallel translations
- KJV And from thence he went against the inhabitants of Debir: and the name of Debir before was Kirjathsepher:
- BSB From there they marched against the inhabitants of Debir (formerly known as Kiriath-sepher).
- NKJV From there they went against the inhabitants of Debir. (The name of Debir was formerly Kirjath Sepher.)
- NASB Then from there he went against the inhabitants of Debir (the name of Debir was previously Kiriath-sepher).
- NLT From there they went to fight against the people living in the town of Debir (formerly called Kiriath-sepher).
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Quick answer
From Hebron the advance turns to Debir, formerly Kiriath Sepher. It matters as the setup for the account of Othniel and Achsah that follows.
Overview
The narrative moves to Debir, noting its older name to anchor the reader geographically and historically. This transitional verse introduces the next episode of faith and reward. It illustrates the ongoing, place-by-place work of claiming the land God had given.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 2
- Josh 15:15He went up against the inhabitants of Debir: now the name of Debir before was Kiriath Sepher.
- Josh 10:38–39Joshua returned, and all Israel with him, to Debir, and fought against it.
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