Judges 1:1-3

Contemporary English Version

The Tribes of Judah and Simeon Fight the Canaanites

1 After the death of Joshua, the Israelites asked the Lord, “Which of our tribes should attack the Canaanites first?”

² “Judah!” the Lord answered. “I'll help them take the land.”

³ The people of Judah went to their relatives, the Simeon tribe, and said, “Canaanites live in the land God gave us. Help us fight them, and we will help you.”

Troops from Simeon came to help Judah.