Judges 1:36The border of the Amorites was from the ascent of Akrabbim, from the rock, and upward.
The setting
Southern Jordan/Israel border, ~1350 BC. The narrator marks the final Amorite boundary at the Scorpion Pass, a treacherous mountain road climbing from the Dead Sea. Modern location: Scorpion Ascent, Israel/Jordan border.
The emotion here: methodical resignation while documenting the reality of unfulfilled promises
The original word
gĕvûl (גְּבוּל) — boundary, border, territory that defines identity and inheritance
Why it matters
Akrabbim means 'scorpions' — the pass was notorious for its dangerous terrain and actual scorpion population
Read with care
What most readers miss in Judges 1:36
This seemingly boring boundary marker actually shows Israel's incomplete conquest — the Amorites still controlled strategic territory
Common misconceptionPeople skip this as boring geography, but it's actually showing that God's people still faced opposition and had to live with imperfect victories — boundaries matter.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Judges 1:36
Bible Genome reading
Judges 1:36 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Judges 1:36 comes from the book of Judges, written during the judges period. These words are attributed to Narrator. The dominant emotion in this verse is resting, with a comfort power of 30% and a tone that is reflective. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include boundaries, territorial definition. Notable phrases: border of the Amorites; ascent of Akrabbim.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same resting
“Love is patient and is kind; love doesn't envy. Love doesn't brag, is not proud,”
— 1 Corinthians 13:4
“When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, "It is finished." He bowed his head, and gave up his spirit.”
— John 19:30
“Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing.”
— Psalms 23:1
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfor…”
— Psalms 23:4
“"Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth."”
— Psalms 46:10
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