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We have seen the land, and it is very good. Aren&#8217t you going to do something? Don&#8217t hesitate to go there and take it over. <a href="/nlt/judges/18.htm">New Living Translation</a> The men replied, “Come on, let’s attack them! We have seen the land, and it is very good. What are you waiting for? Don’t hesitate to go and take possession of it. <a href="/esv/judges/18.htm">English Standard Version</a> They said, “Arise, and let us go up against them, for we have seen the land, and behold, it is very good. And will you do nothing? Do not be slow to go, to enter in and possess the land. <a href="/bsb/judges/18.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> They answered, “Come on, let us go up against them, for we have seen the land, and it is very good. Why would you fail to act? Do not hesitate to go there and take possession of the land! <a href="/kjv/judges/18.htm">King James Bible</a> And they said, Arise, that we may go up against them: for we have seen the land, and, behold, it is very good: and are ye still? be not slothful to go, and to enter to possess the land. <a href="/nkjv/judges/18.htm">New King James Version</a> So they said, “Arise, let us go up against them. For we have seen the land, and indeed it is very good. Would you do nothing? Do not hesitate to go, and enter to possess the land. <a href="/nasb_/judges/18.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And they said, “Arise, and let’s go up against them; for we have seen the land, and behold, it is very good. And will you sit still? Do not hesitate to go, to enter, to take possession of the land. <a href="/nasb/judges/18.htm">NASB 1995</a> They said, &#8220Arise, and let us go up against them; for we have seen the land, and behold, it is very good. And will you sit still? Do not delay to go, to enter, to possess the land. <a href="/nasb77/judges/18.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And they said, “Arise, and let us go up against them; for we have seen the land, and behold, it is very good. And will you sit still? Do not delay to go, to enter, to possess the land. <a href="/lsb/judges/18.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And they said, “Arise, and let us go up against them; for we have seen the land, and behold, it is very good. And will you be silent? Do not delay to go, to enter, to possess the land. <a href="/amp/judges/18.htm">Amplified Bible</a> They said, “Arise, let us go up against them; for we have seen the land, and behold, it is very good (fertile). Will you sit still and do nothing? Do not hesitate to go, to enter, to take possession of the land. <a href="/csb/judges/18.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> They answered, “Come on, let’s attack them, for we have seen the land, and it is very good. Why wait? Don’t hesitate to go and invade and take possession of the land! <a href="/hcsb/judges/18.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> They answered, &#8220Come on, let&#8217s go up against them, for we have seen the land, and it is very good. Why wait? Don&#8217t hesitate to go and invade and take possession of the land! <a href="/asv/judges/18.htm">American Standard Version</a> And they said, Arise, and let us go up against them; for we have seen the land, and, behold, it is very good: and are ye still? be not slothful to go and to enter in to possess the land. <a href="/erv/judges/18.htm">English Revised Version</a> And they said, Arise, and let us go up against them: for we have seen the land, and, behold, it is very good: and are ye still? be not slofthful to go and to enter in to possess the land. <a href="/gwt/judges/18.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> They replied, "Get up, let's attack Laish. We saw the land. It's very good! "Don't just sit there! Go at once and take the land. <a href="/gnt/judges/18.htm">Good News Translation</a> "Come on," they replied. "Let's attack Laish. We saw the land, and it's very good. Don't stay here doing nothing; hurry! Go on in and take it over! <a href="/isv/judges/18.htm">International Standard Version</a> They replied, "Let's get going and attack them. We've scouted out the land—and look!—it's a very good one. Why should we sit still? We can't wait to go back, invade, and take over the land. <a href="/msb/judges/18.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> They answered, ?Come on, let us go up against them, for we have seen the land, and it is very good. Why would you fail to act? Do not hesitate to go there and take possession of the land! <a href="/net/judges/18.htm">NET Bible</a> They said, "Come on, let's attack them, for we saw their land and it is very good. You seem lethargic, but don't hesitate to invade and conquer the land. <a href="/nheb/judges/18.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> They said, "Arise, and let us go up against them, for we have entered and journeyed in the land as far as Laish, and we saw the people how they lived in security, after the manner of the Sidonians, and they were far from the Sidonians, and they had no dealings with Aram. But arise, and let us go up against them; for we have seen the land, and look, it is very good. Will you do nothing? Do not hesitate to go and to enter in to possess the land. <a href="/wbt/judges/18.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And they said, Arise, that we may go up against them: for we have seen the land, and behold, it is very good: and are ye still? be not slothful to go, and to enter to possess the land. <a href="/web/judges/18.htm">World English Bible</a> They said, “Arise, and let’s go up against them; for we have seen the land, and behold, it is very good. Do you stand still? Don’t be slothful to go and to enter in to possess the land. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/judges/18.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And they say, “Rise, and we go up against them, for we have seen the land, and behold—very good; and you are keeping silent! Do not be slothful to go—to enter to possess the land. <a href="/ylt/judges/18.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And they say, 'Rise, and we go up against them, for we have seen the land, and lo, very good; and ye are keeping silent! be not slothful to go -- to enter to possess the land. <a href="/slt/judges/18.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And they will say, Arise, and we will go up upon them: for we saw the land, and behold, exceedingly good: and ye being still, ye shall not neglect to go, to come to inherit the land.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/judges/18.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Arise, and let us go up to them: for we have seen the land which is exceeding rich and fruitful: neglect not, lose no time: let us go and possess it, there will be no difficulty. <a href="/cpdv/judges/18.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> “Rise up. Let us ascend to them. For we have seen that the land is very wealthy and fruitful. Do not delay; do not refrain. Let us go out and possess it. There will be no difficulty. <a href="/nabre/judges/18.htm">New American Bible</a> They replied, “Come, let us attack them, for we have seen the land and it is very good. Are you going to hesitate? Do not be slow to go in and take possession of the land! <a href="/nrsvce/judges/18.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> They said, “Come, let us go up against them; for we have seen the land, and it is very good. Will you do nothing? Do not be slow to go, but enter in and possess the land.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/judges/18.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> They said to them, Even from Laish. Now arise, let us go up against them; for we have seen the land, and, behold, it is very good; and do not hesitate, nor tarry to go and to take possession of the land. <a href="/hpbt/judges/18.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And they were saying: “From Lish; arise now, we will go up against them, because we have seen the land, and it is very good, and you shall not be still, neither falter to go and to enter and to possess the land!<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/judges/18.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And they said: 'Arise, and let us go up against them; for we have seen the land, and, behold, it is very good; and are ye still? be not slothful to go and to enter in to possess the land. <a href="/sep/judges/18.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And they said, Arise, and let us go up against them, for we have seen the land, and, behold, it is very good, yet ye are still: delay not to go, an to enter in to possess the land. <a href="/parallel/judges/18-9.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/AjzBiIYY2Dc?start=5330" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/judges/18.htm">The Danites Settle in Laish</a> …8When the men returned to Zorah and Eshtaol, their brothers asked them, “What did you find?” 9<a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mə·rū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">They answered,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6965.htm" title="6965: qū·māh (V-Qal-Imp-ms:: 3fs) -- To arise, stand up, stand. A primitive root; to rise.">“Come on,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5927.htm" title="5927: wə·na·‘ă·leh (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjImperf.h-1cp) -- A primitive root; to ascend, intransitively or actively; used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative.">let us go up</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘ă·lê·hem (Prep:: 3mp) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">against them,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">for</a> <a href="/hebrew/7200.htm" title="7200: rā·’î·nū (V-Qal-Perf-1cp) -- To see. A primitive root; to see, literally or figuratively.">we have seen</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/776.htm" title="776: hā·’ā·reṣ (Art:: N-fs) -- Earth, land. From an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth.">the land,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2009.htm" title="2009: wə·hin·nêh (Conj-w:: Interjection) -- Lo! behold! Prolongation for hen; lo!"></a> <a href="/hebrew/3966.htm" title="3966: mə·’ōḏ (Adv) -- Muchness, force, abundance. From the same as 'uwd; properly, vehemence, i.e. vehemently; by implication, wholly, speedily, etc.">and it is very</a> <a href="/hebrew/2896.htm" title="2896: ṭō·w·ḇāh (Adj-fs) -- Pleasant, agreeable, good.">good.</a> <a href="/hebrew/859.htm" title="859: wə·’at·tem (Conj-w:: Pro-2mp) -- You (masc. sing.). ">Why would you fail to act?</a> <a href="/hebrew/2814.htm" title="2814: maḥ·šîm (V-Hifil-Prtcpl-mp) -- To be silent, inactive, or still. A primitive root; to hush or keep quiet."></a> <a href="/hebrew/408.htm" title="408: ’al- (Adv) -- Not (a subjective neg.). A negative particle; not; once as a noun, nothing.">Do not</a> <a href="/hebrew/6101.htm" title="6101: tê·‘ā·ṣə·lū (V-Nifal-Imperf-2mp) -- To be sluggish. A primitive root; to lean idly, i.e. To be indolent or slack.">hesitate</a> <a href="/hebrew/1980.htm" title="1980: lā·le·ḵeṯ (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To go, come, walk. Akin to yalak; a primitive root; to walk.">to go there</a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: lā·ḇō (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3423.htm" title="3423: lā·re·šeṯ (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- Or yaresh; a primitive root; to occupy; by implication, to seize, to rob, to inherit; also to expel, to impoverish, to ruin.">and take possession of</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/776.htm" title="776: hā·’ā·reṣ (Art:: N-fs) -- Earth, land. From an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth.">the land!</a> 10When you enter, you will come to an unsuspecting people and a spacious land, for God has delivered it into your hand. It is a place where nothing on earth is lacking.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/numbers/13-30.htm">Numbers 13:30</a> Then Caleb quieted the people before Moses and said, “We must go up and take possession of the land, for we can certainly conquer it!” <a href="/deuteronomy/1-21.htm">Deuteronomy 1:21</a> See, the LORD your God has placed the land before you. Go up and take possession of it as the LORD, the God of your fathers, has told you. Do not be afraid or discouraged.” <a href="/joshua/1-9.htm">Joshua 1:9</a> Have I not commanded you to be strong and courageous? Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.” <a href="/joshua/18-3.htm">Joshua 18:3</a> So Joshua said to the Israelites, “How long will you put off entering and possessing the land that the LORD, the God of your fathers, has given you? <a href="/1_samuel/14-6.htm">1 Samuel 14:6-7</a> Jonathan said to the young man bearing his armor, “Come, let us cross over to the outpost of these uncircumcised men. Perhaps the LORD will work on our behalf. Nothing can hinder the LORD from saving, whether by many or by few.” / His armor-bearer replied, “Do all that is in your heart. Go ahead; I am with you heart and soul.” <a href="/2_samuel/10-12.htm">2 Samuel 10:12</a> Be strong and let us fight bravely for our people and for the cities of our God. May the LORD do what is good in His sight.” <a href="/2_kings/7-9.htm">2 Kings 7:9</a> Finally, they said to one another, “We are not doing what is right. Today is a day of good news. If we are silent and wait until morning light, our sin will overtake us. Now, therefore, let us go and tell the king’s household.” <a href="/1_chronicles/22-13.htm">1 Chronicles 22:13</a> Then you will succeed, if you carefully follow the statutes and ordinances that the LORD commanded Moses for Israel. Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or discouraged. <a href="/1_chronicles/28-20.htm">1 Chronicles 28:20</a> David also said to Solomon his son, “Be strong and courageous, and do it. Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the LORD God, my God, is with you. He will neither fail you nor forsake you before all the work for the service of the house of the LORD is finished. <a href="/nehemiah/2-18.htm">Nehemiah 2:18</a> I also told them about the gracious hand of my God upon me, and what the king had said to me. “Let us start rebuilding,” they replied, and they set their hands to this good work. <a href="/isaiah/41-10.htm">Isaiah 41:10</a> Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand. <a href="/isaiah/41-13.htm">Isaiah 41:13</a> For I am the LORD your God, who takes hold of your right hand and tells you: Do not fear, I will help you. <a href="/matthew/9-37.htm">Matthew 9:37-38</a> Then He said to His disciples, “The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. / Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into His harvest.” <a href="/matthew/28-19.htm">Matthew 28:19-20</a> Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, / and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” <a href="/luke/10-2.htm">Luke 10:2</a> And He told them, “The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into His harvest.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And they said, Arise, that we may go up against them: for we have seen the land, and, behold, it is very good: and are you still? be not slothful to go, and to enter to possess the land.arise<a href="/numbers/13-30.htm">Numbers 13:30</a> And Caleb stilled the people before Moses, and said, Let us go up at once, and possess it; for we are well able to overcome it.<a href="/numbers/14-7.htm">Numbers 14:7-9</a> And they spake unto all the company of the children of Israel, saying, The land, which we passed through to search it, is an exceeding good land… <a href="/joshua/2-23.htm">Joshua 2:23,24</a> So the two men returned, and descended from the mountain, and passed over, and came to Joshua the son of Nun, and told him all things that befell them: … are ye still<a href="/1_kings/22-23.htm">1 Kings 22:23</a> Now therefore, behold, the LORD hath put a lying spirit in the mouth of all these thy prophets, and the LORD hath spoken evil concerning thee.be not<a href="/joshua/18-3.htm">Joshua 18:3</a> And Joshua said unto the children of Israel, How long are ye slack to go to possess the land, which the LORD God of your fathers hath given you?<a href="/1_samuel/4-9.htm">1 Samuel 4:9</a> Be strong, and quit yourselves like men, O ye Philistines, that ye be not servants unto the Hebrews, as they have been to you: quit yourselves like men, and fight.<a href="/2_samuel/10-12.htm">2 Samuel 10:12</a> Be of good courage, and let us play the men for our people, and for the cities of our God: and the LORD do that which seemeth him good.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/judges/9-32.htm">Arise</a> <a href="/judges/15-12.htm">Attack</a> <a href="/judges/5-28.htm">Delay</a> <a href="/judges/15-1.htm">Enter</a> <a href="/judges/18-1.htm">Heritage</a> <a href="/acts/10-20.htm">Hesitate</a> <a href="/judges/16-26.htm">Keeping</a> <a href="/joshua/22-26.htm">Let's</a> <a href="/judges/14-15.htm">Possess</a> <a href="/judges/9-33.htm">Rise</a> <a href="/judges/16-2.htm">Silent</a> <a href="/judges/5-16.htm">Sit</a> <a href="/hebrews/6-12.htm">Slothful</a> <a href="/joshua/18-3.htm">Slow</a> <a href="/judges/14-14.htm">Something</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/judges/20-40.htm">Arise</a> <a href="/judges/18-25.htm">Attack</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-38.htm">Delay</a> <a href="/judges/18-10.htm">Enter</a> <a href="/judges/20-6.htm">Heritage</a> <a href="/1_kings/18-21.htm">Hesitate</a> <a href="/1_samuel/3-18.htm">Keeping</a> <a href="/judges/19-28.htm">Let's</a> <a href="/1_kings/21-16.htm">Possess</a> <a href="/judges/19-28.htm">Rise</a> <a href="/judges/18-19.htm">Silent</a> <a href="/judges/19-6.htm">Sit</a> <a href="/proverbs/6-6.htm">Slothful</a> <a href="/2_kings/4-24.htm">Slow</a> <a href="/judges/19-5.htm">Something</a><div class="vheading2">Judges 18</div>1. <a href="/judges/18-1.htm">The Danites send five men to seek out an inheritance</a> 3. <a href="/judges/18-3.htm">At the house of Micah they consult with Jonathan, and are encouraged</a> 7. <a href="/judges/18-7.htm">They search Laish, and bring back news of good hope</a> 11. <a href="/judges/18-11.htm">Six hundred men are sent to surprise it</a> 16. <a href="/judges/18-16.htm">In their way they rob Micah of his priest and his consecrated things</a> 27. <a href="/judges/18-27.htm">They win Laish, and call it Dan</a> 30. <a href="/judges/18-30.htm">They set up idolatry, wherein Jonathan inherits the priesthood.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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The call to "go up against them" indicates a readiness for military action, a common theme in the conquest narratives of the Old Testament. The Danites were seeking a territory to settle, as their allotted inheritance was insufficient. This mirrors the earlier Israelite conquests under Joshua, where God commanded the Israelites to take possession of the Promised Land. The phrase also highlights the aggressive nature of the Danites' expansion, which was not sanctioned by God in the same way as the initial conquests.for we have seen the land, and it is very good. The spies' report echoes the positive reports given by Caleb and Joshua about the Promised Land in <a href="/numbers/13-30.htm">Numbers 13:30</a>. The description of the land as "very good" suggests fertility and abundance, reminiscent of the land "flowing with milk and honey" promised to the Israelites. This phrase underscores the recurring biblical theme of God's provision and the goodness of His creation. However, unlike the earlier conquests, this venture lacks divine approval, highlighting a contrast between God's ordained plans and human ambition.Why would you fail to act? This rhetorical question serves as a motivational challenge to the Danites, urging them to seize the opportunity. It reflects a sense of urgency and impatience, possibly indicating a lack of faith in God's timing and provision. The question implies a rebuke for inaction, similar to the exhortations found in the book of Joshua, where the Israelites are encouraged to be strong and courageous. It also suggests a human tendency to rely on self-initiative rather than waiting on divine guidance.Do not hesitate to go there and take possession of the land! The command to "take possession" is reminiscent of God's instructions to the Israelites during the conquest of Canaan. However, in this context, it lacks the divine mandate that characterized earlier conquests. The phrase "do not hesitate" implies a sense of urgency and determination, urging immediate action. This reflects a broader biblical theme of seizing God-given opportunities, yet it also serves as a cautionary tale about acting outside of God's will. The Danites' actions foreshadow the later struggles and moral decline of Israel, as seen in the book of Judges, where "everyone did what was right in his own eyes" (<a href="/judges/21-25.htm">Judges 21:25</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/t/the_danites.htm">The Danites</a> A tribe of Israel seeking a new territory to inhabit because they had not yet received their full inheritance. 2. <a href="/topical/l/laish.htm">Laish</a> The land observed by the Danite spies, described as good and prosperous, yet isolated and vulnerable. 3. <a href="/topical/s/spies.htm">Spies</a> Men sent by the tribe of Dan to scout the land of Laish and report back on its suitability for conquest. 4. <a href="/topical/z/zorah_and_eshtaol.htm">Zorah and Eshtaol</a> The original territory of the Danites, from where they set out to find a new land. 5. <a href="/topical/m/micah's_house.htm">Micah's House</a> A location earlier in the chapter where the Danites encounter a Levite priest, which plays a role in their journey.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/d/diligence_in_pursuing_god's_promises.htm">Diligence in Pursuing God's Promises</a> The Danites' initiative to seek out and claim their inheritance reminds us of the importance of actively pursuing the promises God has for us. <a href="/topical/t/the_danger_of_complacency.htm">The Danger of Complacency</a> The exhortation, "Why are you sitting here doing nothing?" challenges us to examine areas of spiritual complacency in our lives. <a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_provision.htm">Trust in God's Provision</a> The description of the land as "very good" encourages us to trust that God's provisions are abundant and sufficient for our needs. <a href="/topical/s/strategic_action_in_faith.htm">Strategic Action in Faith</a> The Danites' strategic approach to taking possession of the land teaches us the value of planning and acting in faith. <a href="/topical/c/community_and_leadership.htm">Community and Leadership</a> The collective decision-making and leadership among the Danites highlight the importance of unity and guidance in pursuing God's direction.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_judges_18.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Judges 18</a> <a href="/q/why_didn't_tribes_fully_possess_land.htm">If the land division was divinely ordained, why do other biblical accounts (e.g., Judges 1) describe tribes failing to fully possess these assigned territories?</a> <a href="/q/does_1_sam_9_15-17_conflict_with_other_texts.htm">Does 1 Samuel 9:15-17, describing God's direct revelation to Samuel about Saul, conflict with other biblical texts suggesting a more gradual or indirect selection of leaders?</a> <a href="/q/is_laish's_isolation_in_judges_18_7_accurate.htm">Does archaeological evidence confirm a city like Laish (Judges 18:7) existing so isolated and unfortified, or does the narrative conflict with external data?</a> <a href="/q/why_no_land_for_levites_in_joshua_18_7.htm">Joshua 18:7 - Why does the text claim the Levites received no land allotment here, yet other passages (e.g., Numbers 35) suggest they inhabited specific cities?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/judges/18.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(9) Behold, it is very good.--Comp. <a href="/numbers/14-7.htm" title="And they spoke to all the company of the children of Israel, saying, The land, which we passed through to search it, is an exceeding good land.">Numbers 14:7</a>; <a href="/context/joshua/2-23.htm" title="So the two men returned, and descended from the mountain, and passed over, and came to Joshua the son of Nun, and told him all things that befell them:">Joshua 2:23-24</a>. The beauty of the site well bears out the description--"the rich and beautiful seclusion of that loveliest of the scenes of Palestine" (Stanley). It was by a similar statement that Anaxilaus of Rhegium persuaded the Messenians to seize Zankle (Pausan. 4:23, quoted by Cassel).Are ye still?--<a href="/1_kings/22-3.htm" title="And the king of Israel said to his servants, Know you that Ramoth in Gilead is ours, and we be still, and take it not out of the hand of the king of Syria?">1Kings 22:3</a>; <a href="/2_kings/7-9.htm" title="Then they said one to another, We do not well: this day is a day of good tidings, and we hold our peace: if we tarry till the morning light, some mischief will come on us: now therefore come, that we may go and tell the king's household.">2Kings 7:9</a>.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/judges/18.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 9. - To go, and to enter. The exact meaning is, Be not slothful to go (i.e. to go on your way from hence), so as to enter in and possess the land. This would be expressed by leaving out to before enter - to go and enter. <a href="/commentaries/judges/18-9.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>They answered, וַיֹּאמְר֗וּ (way·yō·mə·rū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say “Come on, ק֚וּמָה (qū·māh) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular | third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6965.htm">Strong's 6965: </a> To arise, stand up, stand let us go up וְנַעֲלֶ֣ה (wə·na·‘ă·leh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect Cohortative if contextual - first person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5927.htm">Strong's 5927: </a> To ascend, in, actively against them, עֲלֵיהֶ֔ם (‘ă·lê·hem) Preposition | third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against for כִּ֤י (kî) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction we have seen רָאִ֙ינוּ֙ (rā·’î·nū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7200.htm">Strong's 7200: </a> To see the land, הָאָ֔רֶץ (hā·’ā·reṣ) Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_776.htm">Strong's 776: </a> Earth, land and it is very מְאֹ֑ד (mə·’ōḏ) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3966.htm">Strong's 3966: </a> Vehemence, vehemently, wholly, speedily good. טוֹבָ֖ה (ṭō·w·ḇāh) Adjective - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2896.htm">Strong's 2896: </a> Pleasant, agreeable, good Why would you fail to act? וְאַתֶּ֣ם (wə·’at·tem) Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - second person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_859.htm">Strong's 859: </a> Thou and thee, ye and you Do not אַל־ (’al-) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_408.htm">Strong's 408: </a> Not hesitate תֵּעָ֣צְל֔וּ (tê·‘ā·ṣə·lū) Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - second person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6101.htm">Strong's 6101: </a> To lean idly, to be indolent, slack to go there לָלֶ֥כֶת (lā·le·ḵeṯ) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1980.htm">Strong's 1980: </a> To go, come, walk and take possession of לָרֶ֥שֶׁת (lā·re·šeṯ) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3423.htm">Strong's 3423: </a> To occupy, to seize, to rob, to inherit, to expel, to impoverish, to ruin the land! הָאָֽרֶץ׃ (hā·’ā·reṣ) Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_776.htm">Strong's 776: </a> Earth, land <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/judges/18-9.htm">Judges 18:9 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/judges/18-9.htm">Judges 18:9 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/judges/18-9.htm">Judges 18:9 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/judges/18-9.htm">Judges 18:9 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/judges/18-9.htm">Judges 18:9 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/judges/18-9.htm">Judges 18:9 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/judges/18-9.htm">Judges 18:9 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/judges/18-9.htm">Judges 18:9 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/judges/18-9.htm">Judges 18:9 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/judges/18-9.htm">Judges 18:9 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/judges/18-9.htm">OT History: Judges 18:9 They said Arise and let us go (Jd Judg. 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