Judges 1:31
New International Version
Nor did Asher drive out those living in Akko or Sidon or Ahlab or Akzib or Helbah or Aphek or Rehob.

New Living Translation
The tribe of Asher failed to drive out the residents of Acco, Sidon, Ahlab, Aczib, Helbah, Aphik, and Rehob.

English Standard Version
Asher did not drive out the inhabitants of Acco, or the inhabitants of Sidon or of Ahlab or of Achzib or of Helbah or of Aphik or of Rehob,

Berean Standard Bible
Asher failed to drive out the inhabitants of Acco, Sidon, Ahlab, Achzib, Helbah, Aphik, and Rehob.

King James Bible
Neither did Asher drive out the inhabitants of Accho, nor the inhabitants of Zidon, nor of Ahlab, nor of Achzib, nor of Helbah, nor of Aphik, nor of Rehob:

New King James Version
Nor did Asher drive out the inhabitants of Acco or the inhabitants of Sidon, or of Ahlab, Achzib, Helbah, Aphik, or Rehob.

New American Standard Bible
Asher did not drive out the inhabitants of Acco, or the inhabitants of Sidon, or of Ahlab, or of Achzib, Helbah, Aphik, or of Rehob.

NASB 1995
Asher did not drive out the inhabitants of Acco, or the inhabitants of Sidon, or of Ahlab, or of Achzib, or of Helbah, or of Aphik, or of Rehob.

NASB 1977
Asher did not drive out the inhabitants of Acco, or the inhabitants of Sidon, or of Ahlab, or of Achzib, or of Helbah, or of Aphik, or of Rehob.

Legacy Standard Bible
Asher did not dispossess the inhabitants of Acco or the inhabitants of Sidon, or of Ahlab or of Achzib or of Helbah or of Aphik or of Rehob.

Amplified Bible
[The warriors of the tribe of] Asher did not drive out the inhabitants of Acco, or the inhabitants of Sidon, or of Ahlab, or of Achzib, or of Helbah, or of Aphik, or of Rehob.

Christian Standard Bible
Asher failed to drive out the residents of Acco or of Sidon, or Ahlab, Achzib, Helbah, Aphik, or Rehob.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Asher failed to drive out the residents of Acco or of Sidon, or Ahlab, Achzib, Helbah, Aphik, or Rehob.

American Standard Version
Asher drove not out the inhabitants of Acco, nor the inhabitants of Sidon, nor of Ahlab, nor of Achzib, nor of Helbah, nor of Aphik, nor of Rehob;

English Revised Version
Asher drave not out the inhabitants of Acco, nor the inhabitants of Zidon, nor of Ahlab, nor of Achzib, nor of Helbah, nor of Aphik, nor of Rehob:

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The tribe of Asher did not force out those who lived at Acco or Sidon, Ahlab, Achzib, Helbah, Aphek, or Rehob.

Good News Translation
The tribe of Asher did not drive out the people living in the cities of Acco, Sidon, Ahlab, Achzib, Helbah, Aphek, and Rehob.

International Standard Version
The army of the tribe of Asher did not expel the inhabitants of Acco nor the inhabitants of Sidon, Ahlab, Achzib, Helbah, Aphik, or Rehob.

Majority Standard Bible
Asher failed to drive out the inhabitants of Acco, Sidon, Ahlab, Achzib, Helbah, Aphik, and Rehob.

NET Bible
The men of Asher did not conquer the people living in Acco or Sidon, nor did they conquer Ahlab, Aczib, Helbah, Aphek, or Rehob.

New Heart English Bible
Asher did not drive out the inhabitants of Acco, nor the inhabitants of Sidon, nor of Ahlab, nor of Achzib, nor of Helbah, nor of Aphik, nor of Rehob;

Webster's Bible Translation
Neither did Asher expel the inhabitants of Accho, nor the inhabitants of Zidon, nor of Ahlab, nor of Achzib, nor of Helbah, nor of Aphik, nor of Rehob:

World English Bible
Asher didn’t drive out the inhabitants of Acco, nor the inhabitants of Sidon, nor of Ahlab, nor of Achzib, nor of Helbah, nor of Aphik, nor of Rehob;
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Asher has not dispossessed the inhabitants of Accho, and the inhabitants of Sidon, and Ahlab, and Achzib, and Helbah, and Aphik, and Rehob;

Young's Literal Translation
Asher hath not dispossessed the inhabitants of Accho, and the inhabitants of Zidon, and Ahlab, and Achzib, and Helbah, and Aphik, and Rehob;

Smith's Literal Translation
Asher did not drive out the inhabitants of Accho, and the inhabitants of Zidon and Ahlab and Achzib and Helbah, and Aphik, and Rehob:
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Aser also destroyed not the inhabitants of Accho, and of Sidon, of Ahalab, and of Achazib, and of Helba, and of Aphec, and of Rohob:

Catholic Public Domain Version
Likewise, Asher did not destroy the inhabitants of Acco and Sidon, Ahlab and Achzib, and Helbah, and Aphik, and Rehob.

New American Bible
Nor did Asher dispossess the inhabitants of Acco or those of Sidon, or take possession of Mahaleb, Achzib, Helbah, Aphik, or Rehob.

New Revised Standard Version
Asher did not drive out the inhabitants of Acco, or the inhabitants of Sidon, or of Ahlab, or of Achzib, or of Helbah, or of Aphik, or of Rehob;
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Neither did Asher destroy the inhabitants of Accho nor the inhabitants of Zidon nor of Lahbel nor of Jezebel nor of Helbah nor of Aphik nor of Rehob;

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Ashir did not destroy those inhabiting Aku or the inhabitants of Tsidon, or Khabel, or Yezbel, or Khelaba, or Aphaq or Rakhub
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Asher drove not out the inhabitants of Acco, nor the inhabitants of Zidon, nor of Ahlab, nor of Achzib, nor of Helbah, nor of Aphik, nor of Rehob;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And Aser did not drive out the inhabitants of Accho, and that people became tributary to him, nor the inhabitants of Dor, nor the inhabitants of Sidon, nor the inhabitants of Dalaph, nor Aschazi, nor Chebda, nor Nai, nor Ereo.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Failure to Complete the Conquest
30Zebulun failed to drive out the inhabitants of Kitron and Nahalol; so the Canaanites lived among them and served as forced laborers. 31Asher failed to drive out the inhabitants of Acco, Sidon, Ahlab, Achzib, Helbah, Aphik, and Rehob. 32So the Asherites lived among the Canaanite inhabitants of the land, because they did not drive them out.…

Cross References
Joshua 19:24-31
The fifth lot came out for the clans of the tribe of Asher: / Their territory included Helkath, Hali, Beten, Achshaph, / Allammelech, Amad, and Mishal. On the west the border touched Carmel and Shihor-libnath, ...

Joshua 13:4-6
to the south, all the land of the Canaanites, from Mearah of the Sidonians to Aphek, as far as the border of the Amorites; / the land of the Gebalites; and all Lebanon to the east, from Baal-gad below Mount Hermon to Lebo-hamath. / All the inhabitants of the hill country from Lebanon to Misrephoth-maim—all the Sidonians—I Myself will drive out before the Israelites. Be sure to divide it by lot as an inheritance to Israel, as I have commanded you.

1 Kings 9:11-13
King Solomon gave twenty towns in the land of Galilee to Hiram king of Tyre, who had supplied him with cedar and cypress logs and gold for his every desire. / So Hiram went out from Tyre to inspect the towns that Solomon had given him, but he was not pleased with them. / “What are these towns you have given me, my brother?” asked Hiram, and he called them the Land of Cabul, as they are called to this day.

1 Kings 4:11
Ben-abinadab in Naphath-dor (Taphath, a daughter of Solomon, was his wife);

1 Chronicles 6:76
And from the tribe of Naphtali they were given Kedesh in Galilee, Hammon, and Kiriathaim, together with their pasturelands.

Isaiah 9:1
Nevertheless, there will be no more gloom for those in distress. In the past He humbled the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, but in the future He will honor the Way of the Sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the nations:

Matthew 4:13-16
Leaving Nazareth, He went and lived in Capernaum, which is by the sea in the region of Zebulun and Naphtali, / to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet Isaiah: / “Land of Zebulun and land of Naphtali, the Way of the Sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles— ...

2 Kings 15:29
In the days of Pekah king of Israel, Tiglath-pileser king of Assyria came and captured Ijon, Abel-beth-maacah, Janoah, Kedesh, Hazor, Gilead, and Galilee, including all the land of Naphtali, and he took the people as captives to Assyria.

2 Kings 7:2-6
But the officer on whose arm the king leaned answered the man of God, “Look, even if the LORD were to make windows in heaven, could this really happen?” “You will see it with your own eyes,” replied Elisha, “but you will not eat any of it.” / Now there were four men with leprosy at the entrance of the city gate, and they said to one another, “Why just sit here until we die? / If we say, ‘Let us go into the city,’ we will die there from the famine in the city; but if we sit here, we will also die. So come now, let us go over to the camp of the Arameans. If they let us live, we will live; if they kill us, we will die.” ...

2 Samuel 24:6
Then they went to Gilead and the land of Tahtim-hodshi, and on to Dan-jaan and around to Sidon.

1 Kings 15:20
And Ben-hadad listened to King Asa and sent the commanders of his armies against the cities of Israel, conquering Ijon, Dan, Abel-beth-maacah, and the whole land of Naphtali, including the region of Chinnereth.

2 Chronicles 16:4
And Ben-hadad listened to King Asa and sent the commanders of his armies against the cities of Israel, conquering Ijon, Dan, Abel-maim, and all the store cities of Naphtali.

John 1:44-46
Now Philip was from Bethsaida, the same town as Andrew and Peter. / Philip found Nathanael and told him, “We have found the One Moses wrote about in the Law, the One the prophets foretold—Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph.” / “Can anything good come from Nazareth?” Nathanael asked. “Come and see,” said Philip.

Mark 7:31
Then Jesus left the region of Tyre and went through Sidon to the Sea of Galilee and into the region of the Decapolis.

Luke 4:31-32
Then He went down to Capernaum, a town in Galilee, and on the Sabbath He began to teach the people. / They were astonished at His teaching, because His message had authority.


Treasury of Scripture

Neither did Asher drive out the inhabitants of Accho, nor the inhabitants of Zidon, nor of Ahlab, nor of Achzib, nor of Helbah, nor of Aphik, nor of Rehob:

Asher

Joshua 19:24-30
And the fifth lot came out for the tribe of the children of Asher according to their families…

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Judges 1
1. The acts of Judah and Simeon
4. Adonibezek justly requited
8. Jerusalem taken
10. Hebron taken
11. Othniel has Achsah to wife for taking of Debir
16. The Kenites dwell in Judah
17. Hormah, Gaza, Askelon, and Ekron taken
21. The acts of Benjamin
22. Of the house of Joseph, who take Bethel
30. Of Zebulun
31. Of Asher
33. Of Naphtali
34. Of Dan














Asher failed to drive out the inhabitants
The tribe of Asher was allotted territory in the Promised Land, but they did not fully obey God's command to drive out the Canaanite inhabitants. This failure reflects a recurring theme in Judges, where the Israelites' incomplete obedience leads to spiritual and physical consequences. The inability to drive out the inhabitants suggests a lack of faith and reliance on God's power, as well as potential complacency or fear of the established Canaanite cities.

of Acco
Acco, known today as Acre, was a significant port city on the Mediterranean coast. Its strategic location made it a valuable asset, but also a challenging city to conquer. The failure to capture Acco meant that Asher missed out on controlling a key trade and military location, which could have strengthened their position in the region.

Sidon
Sidon was a major Phoenician city north of Israel's territory. Known for its wealth and maritime prowess, Sidon was influential in the ancient world. The presence of Sidonites in Asher's territory indicates the strong cultural and economic influence of the Phoenicians, which could lead to idolatry and assimilation into pagan practices, as warned against in Deuteronomy.

Ahlab
Little is known about Ahlab, but its mention alongside other significant cities suggests it was an established settlement. The presence of Canaanites in Ahlab would have contributed to the cultural and religious challenges faced by the Israelites in maintaining their distinct identity and worship of Yahweh.

Achzib
Achzib, also known as Ecdippa, was another coastal city. Its mention highlights the pattern of Asher's failure to secure coastal regions, which were often more prosperous and influential due to trade. This failure would have economic and strategic implications for the tribe.

Helbah
Helbah's exact location is uncertain, but it is believed to be in the northern part of Asher's territory. The inability to drive out its inhabitants suggests a broader pattern of incomplete conquest in the northern regions, which would later contribute to the fragmentation and vulnerability of the Israelite tribes.

Aphik
Aphik, possibly identified with the site of Tel Afek, was a fortified city. Its mention indicates the military challenges faced by Asher. The Canaanites' retention of such strongholds would have posed a continual threat to the security and stability of the Israelite settlements.

and Rehob
Rehob was likely located near the northern border of Asher's territory. The failure to drive out its inhabitants underscores the incomplete occupation of the land, which would have implications for the tribe's ability to fully establish itself and fulfill its role within the nation of Israel. This incomplete conquest is a microcosm of the larger narrative in Judges, where Israel's disobedience leads to cycles of oppression and deliverance.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Asher
One of the twelve tribes of Israel, descended from Asher, the eighth son of Jacob and Zilpah. The tribe was allotted land in the northern part of Canaan.

2. Acco
A coastal city in the territory of Asher, known today as Acre. It was a significant port city in ancient times.

3. Sidon
An ancient and prominent Phoenician city, located in modern-day Lebanon. It was known for its wealth and trade.

4. Ahlab, Achzib, Helbah, Aphik, and Rehob
These are lesser-known cities within the territory of Asher. Each had its own strategic or economic significance.

5. The Event
The failure of the tribe of Asher to drive out the Canaanite inhabitants from these cities, contrary to God's command to fully possess the land.
Teaching Points
Obedience to God's Commands
The failure of Asher to drive out the inhabitants serves as a reminder of the importance of complete obedience to God's instructions. Partial obedience is still disobedience.

Consequences of Compromise
Allowing the Canaanites to remain led to cultural and religious compromise, which eventually ensnared the Israelites in idolatry and sin.

Spiritual Vigilance
Just as Asher was called to drive out the inhabitants, Christians are called to be vigilant in removing sin and influences that can lead them away from God.

Trust in God's Provision
The Israelites' failure to fully possess the land reflects a lack of trust in God's promise and provision. Believers today are encouraged to trust God fully in their spiritual journey.(31) Neither did Asher.--See Joshua 19:24-31.

Accho.--The seaport so famous under the names of Ptolemais (Acts 21:7; 1 Maccabees 5:15; 1 Maccabees 10:1), Acre, and St. Jean d'Acre (now Acca). Josephus called it Ako (Antt. ix. 14, ? 2).

Zidon.--(Joshua 11:8.) Asher never succeeded in conquering Zidon, which was the capital of Ph?nicia, though eclipsed by its neighbour Tyre. (2Samuel 5:11; Isaiah 23; Jeremiah 27, 47; Matthew 11:22, &c.) It is now called Saida. . . .

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Asher
אָשֵׁ֗ר (’ā·šêr)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 836: Asher -- 'happy one', a son of Jacob, also the tribe descended from him, also perhaps a city in Palestine

failed
לֹ֤א (lō)
Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808: Not, no

to drive out
הוֹרִישׁ֙ (hō·w·rîš)
Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3423: To occupy, to seize, to rob, to inherit, to expel, to impoverish, to ruin

the inhabitants
יֹשְׁבֵ֣י (yō·šə·ḇê)
Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct
Strong's 3427: To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry

of Acco,
עַכּ֔וֹ (‘ak·kōw)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 5910: Acco -- a city in Asher

Sidon,
צִיד֑וֹן (ṣî·ḏō·wn)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 6721: Sidon -- a Phoenician city on the Mediterranean coast, also a son of Canaan

Ahlab,
אַחְלָ֤ב (’aḥ·lāḇ)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 303: Ahlab -- a city assigned to Asher

Achzib,
אַכְזִיב֙ (’aḵ·zîḇ)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 392: Achzib -- 'deceptive', two places in Palestine

Helbah,
חֶלְבָּ֔ה (ḥel·bāh)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 2462: Helbah -- a city in Asher

Aphik,
אֲפִ֖יק (’ă·p̄îq)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 663: Aphek -- perhaps 'fortress', the name of several places in Palestine

and
וְאֶת־ (wə·’eṯ-)
Conjunctive waw | Direct object marker
Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case

Rehob.
רְחֹֽב׃ (rə·ḥōḇ)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 7340: Rechob


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