Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The Israelites lived among the Canaanites, Hittites, Amorites, Perizzites, Hivites and Jebusites. New Living Translation So the people of Israel lived among the Canaanites, Hittites, Amorites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites, English Standard Version So the people of Israel lived among the Canaanites, the Hittites, the Amorites, the Perizzites, the Hivites, and the Jebusites. Berean Standard Bible Thus the Israelites continued to live among the Canaanites, Hittites, Amorites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites. Berean Literal Bible And the sons of Israel dwelt among the Canaanite, the Hittite, and the Amorite, and the Perizzite, and the Hivite, and the Jebusite. King James Bible And the children of Israel dwelt among the Canaanites, Hittites, and Amorites, and Perizzites, and Hivites, and Jebusites: New King James Version Thus the children of Israel dwelt among the Canaanites, the Hittites, the Amorites, the Perizzites, the Hivites, and the Jebusites. New American Standard Bible The sons of Israel lived among the Canaanites, the Hittites, the Amorites, the Perizzites, the Hivites, and the Jebusites; NASB 1995 The sons of Israel lived among the Canaanites, the Hittites, the Amorites, the Perizzites, the Hivites, and the Jebusites; NASB 1977 And the sons of Israel lived among the Canaanites, the Hittites, the Amorites, the Perizzites, the Hivites, and the Jebusites; Legacy Standard Bible Now the sons of Israel lived among the Canaanites, the Hittites, the Amorites, the Perizzites, the Hivites, and the Jebusites; Amplified Bible And the Israelites lived among the Canaanites, Hittites, Amorites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites; Berean Annotated Bible Thus the Israelites (God prevails) continued to live among the Canaanites (merchants), Hittites, Amorites (sayers), Perizzites (villagers), Hivites, and Jebusites (Jerusalemites). Christian Standard Bible But they settled among the Canaanites, Hethites, Amorites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites. Holman Christian Standard Bible But they settled among the Canaanites, Hittites, Amorites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites. American Standard Version And the children of Israel dwelt among the Canaanites, the Hittites, and the Amorites, and the Perizzites, and the Hivites, and the Jebusites: English Revised Version And the children of Israel dwelt among the Canaanites; the Hittite, and the Amorite, and the Perizzite, and the Hivite, and the Jebusite: GOD'S WORD® Translation So the people of Israel lived among the Canaanites, Hittites, Amorites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites. Good News Translation And so the people of Israel settled down among the Canaanites, the Hittites, the Amorites, the Perizzites, the Hivites, and the Jebusites. International Standard Version The Israelis continued to live among the Canaanites, the Hittites, the Amorites, the Perizzites, the Hivites, and the Jebusites, NET Bible The Israelites lived among the Canaanites, Hittites, Amorites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites. New Heart English Bible The children of Israel lived among the Canaanites, the Hethites, and the Amorites, and the Perizzites, and the Hivites, and the Jebusites: Webster's Bible Translation And the children of Israel dwelt among the Canaanites, Hittites, and Amorites, and Perizzites, and Hivites, and Jebusites: Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThus the Israelites continued to live among the Canaanites, Hittites, Amorites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites. World English Bible The children of Israel lived among the Canaanites, the Hittites, the Amorites, the Perizzites, the Hivites, and the Jebusites. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd the sons of Israel have dwelt in the midst of the Canaanite, the Hittite, and the Amorite, and the Perizzite, and the Hivite, and the Jebusite, Berean Literal Bible And the sons of Israel dwelt among the Canaanite, the Hittite, and the Amorite, and the Perizzite, and the Hivite, and the Jebusite. Young's Literal Translation And the sons of Israel have dwelt in the midst of the Canaanite, the Hittite, and the Amorite, and the Perizzite, and the Hivite, and the Jebusite, Smith's Literal Translation And the sons of Israel dwelt in the midst of the Canaanites, the Hittites, and the Amorites, and the Perizzites, and the Hivites, and the Jebusites: Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleSo the children of Israel dwelt in the midst of the Chanaanite, and the Hethite, and the Amorrhite, and the Pherezite, and the Hevite, and the Jebusite: Catholic Public Domain Version And so, the sons of Israel lived in the midst of the Canaanite, and the Hittite, and the Amorite, and the Perizzite, and the Hivite, and the Jebusite. New American Bible So the Israelites settled among the Canaanites, Hittites, Amorites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites. New Revised Standard Version So the Israelites lived among the Canaanites, the Hittites, the Amorites, the Perizzites, the Hivites, and the Jebusites; Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleSo the children of Israel dwelt among the Canaanites, Hivites, Amorites, Perizzites, Hittites, and Jebusites; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And the children of Israel dwelt among the Canaanites and the Khivites and the Amorites and the Perizzites and the Hittites and the Yebusites OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And the children of Israel dwelt among the Canaanites, the Hittites, and the Amorites, and the Perizzites, and the Hivites, and the Jebusites; Brenton Septuagint Translation And the children of Israel dwelt in the midst of the Chananite, and the Chettite, and the Amorite, and the Pherezite, and the Evite, and the Jebusite. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Nations Left to Test Israel…4These nations were left to test the Israelites, to find out whether they would keep the commandments of the LORD, which He had given their fathers through Moses. 5Thus the Israelites continued to live among the Canaanites, Hittites, Amorites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites. 6And they took the daughters of these people in marriage, gave their own daughters to their sons, and served their gods.… Cross References Thus the Israelites continued to live among Numbers 33:55-56 But if you do not drive out the inhabitants of the land before you, those you allow to remain will become barbs in your eyes and thorns in your sides; they will harass you in the land where you settle. / And then I will do to you what I had planned to do to them.” Joshua 23:12-13 For if you turn away and cling to the rest of these nations that remain among you, and if you intermarry and associate with them, / know for sure that the LORD your God will no longer drive out these nations before you. Instead, they will become for you a snare and a trap, a scourge in your sides and thorns in your eyes, until you perish from this good land that the LORD your God has given you. Psalm 106:34-36 They did not destroy the peoples as the LORD had commanded them, / but they mingled with the nations and adopted their customs. / They worshiped their idols, which became a snare to them. the Canaanites, Judges 1:27-30 At that time Manasseh failed to drive out the inhabitants of Beth-shean, Taanach, Dor, Ibleam, Megiddo, and their villages; for the Canaanites were determined to dwell in that land. / When Israel became stronger, they pressed the Canaanites into forced labor, but they never drove them out completely. / Ephraim also failed to drive out the Canaanites living in Gezer; so the Canaanites continued to dwell among them in Gezer. … Joshua 17:12-13 But the descendants of Manasseh were unable to occupy these cities, because the Canaanites were determined to stay in this land. / However, when the Israelites grew stronger, they put the Canaanites to forced labor; but they failed to drive them out completely. Genesis 12:6 Abram traveled through the land as far as the site of the Oak of Moreh at Shechem. And at that time the Canaanites were in the land. Hittites, Joshua 11:3 to the Canaanites in the east and west; to the Amorites, Hittites, Perizzites, and Jebusites in the hill country; and to the Hivites at the foot of Hermon in the land of Mizpah. Joshua 1:4 Your territory shall extend from the wilderness and Lebanon to the great River Euphrates—all the land of the Hittites—and west as far as the Great Sea. Genesis 15:20 Hittites, Perizzites, Rephaites, Amorites, Numbers 21:21-24 Then Israel sent messengers to Sihon king of the Amorites, saying, / “Let us pass through your land. We will not turn aside into any field or vineyard, or drink water from any well. We will stay on the King’s Highway until we have passed through your territory.” / But Sihon would not let Israel pass through his territory. Instead, he gathered his whole army and went out to confront Israel in the wilderness. When he came to Jahaz, he fought against Israel. … Joshua 10:5 So the five kings of the Amorites—the kings of Jerusalem, Hebron, Jarmuth, Lachish, and Eglon—joined forces and advanced with all their armies. They camped before Gibeon and made war against it. Genesis 15:16 In the fourth generation your descendants will return here, for the iniquity of the Amorites is not yet complete.” Perizzites, Judges 1:4-5 When Judah attacked, the LORD delivered the Canaanites and Perizzites into their hands, and they struck down ten thousand men at Bezek. / And there they found Adoni-bezek and fought against him, striking down the Canaanites and Perizzites. Genesis 13:7 And there was discord between the herdsmen of Abram and the herdsmen of Lot. At that time the Canaanites and the Perizzites were also living in the land. Genesis 34:30 Then Jacob said to Simeon and Levi, “You have brought trouble upon me by making me a stench to the Canaanites and Perizzites, the people of this land. We are few in number; if they unite against me and attack me, I and my household will be destroyed.” Hivites, Judges 1:30 Zebulun failed to drive out the inhabitants of Kitron and Nahalol; so the Canaanites lived among them and served as forced laborers. Treasury of Scripture And the children of Israel dwelled among the Canaanites, Hittites, and Amorites, and Perizzites, and Hivites, and Jebusites: dwelt Judges 1:29-32 Neither did Ephraim drive out the Canaanites that dwelt in Gezer; but the Canaanites dwelt in Gezer among them… Psalm 106:34-38 They did not destroy the nations, concerning whom the LORD commanded them: … Canaanites Genesis 10:15-18 And Canaan begat Sidon his firstborn, and Heth, … Genesis 15:19-21 The Kenites, and the Kenizzites, and the Kadmonites, … Exodus 3:8,17 And I am come down to deliver them out of the hand of the Egyptians, and to bring them up out of that land unto a good land and a large, unto a land flowing with milk and honey; unto the place of the Canaanites, and the Hittites, and the Amorites, and the Perizzites, and the Hivites, and the Jebusites… Jump to Previous Amorite Amorites Canaanite Canaanites Children Dwelt Hittite Hittites Hivite Hivites Israel Israelites Jebusite Jebusites Jeb'usites Midst Perizzite Perizzites Per'izzitesJump to Next Amorite Amorites Canaanite Canaanites Children Dwelt Hittite Hittites Hivite Hivites Israel Israelites Jebusite Jebusites Jeb'usites Midst Perizzite Perizzites Per'izzitesJudges 3 1. The nations which were left to prove Israel5. By communion with them they commit idolatry 8. Othniel delivered them from Chushan-Rishathaim 12. Ehud from Eglon 31. and Shamgar from the Philistines Thus the Israelites continued to live among This phrase indicates a failure to fully obey God's command to drive out the inhabitants of the land (Deuteronomy 7:1-2). The Israelites' cohabitation with these nations led to spiritual compromise and idolatry, as warned in Exodus 23:33. This sets the stage for the cycle of sin, oppression, repentance, and deliverance that characterizes the Book of Judges. the Canaanites, Hittites, Amorites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites. Persons / Places / Events 1. IsraelitesThe chosen people of God, descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, who were called to be a holy nation and to follow God's commandments. 2. Canaanites A group of ancient people living in the land of Canaan, known for their idolatrous practices and opposition to the Israelites. 3. Hittites An ancient people who lived in the region of Anatolia and northern Syria, known for their advanced civilization and conflicts with the Israelites. 4. Amorites A Semitic people who occupied parts of Mesopotamia and the Levant, often mentioned as adversaries of Israel. 5. Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites Other indigenous groups in Canaan, each with their own distinct cultures and practices, often in conflict with the Israelites. Teaching Points The Danger of CompromiseLiving among the Canaanites led the Israelites to compromise their faith and adopt pagan practices. Believers today must be cautious of compromising their values in a secular world. The Call to Holiness God called Israel to be a distinct and holy people. Christians are similarly called to live set apart, reflecting God's holiness in their lives. The Consequences of Disobedience Israel's failure to fully obey God's command to drive out the Canaanites resulted in spiritual and moral decline. Obedience to God's Word is crucial for spiritual health and growth. Influence of Surroundings The Israelites were influenced by the cultures around them. Christians must be mindful of the influences they allow into their lives and strive to be a positive influence on others. God's Faithfulness Despite Human Failure Despite Israel's failures, God remained faithful to His covenant. This reminds believers of God's unwavering faithfulness and grace. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Judges 3:5?2. How did Israel's disobedience in Judges 3:5 lead to spiritual compromise? 3. What lessons can we learn about cultural influence from Judges 3:5? 4. How does Judges 3:5 connect with warnings against idolatry in Exodus 20:3-5? 5. In what ways can we guard against similar compromises in our lives today? 6. How can we apply the call to holiness from 1 Peter 1:16 in light of Judges 3:5? 7. Why did the Israelites live among the Canaanites despite God's command to drive them out? 8. How does Judges 3:5 reflect on Israel's obedience to God's instructions? 9. What historical evidence supports the coexistence of Israelites and Canaanites? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Judges 3? 11. Who are the non-Israelites mentioned in the Bible? 12. Who were the Jebusites in the Bible? 13. Ezra 10:3 – Why does God seemingly endorse the breaking up of families by demanding the men send away their foreign wives and children? 14. Malachi 2:11 – How do we reconcile prohibiting interfaith marriage here with later New Testament teachings on acceptance of all peoples? What Does Judges 3:5 Mean Thus the Israelites continued- God had commanded total removal of the pagan nations (Deuteronomy 7:2), yet Israel “continued” in deliberate, ongoing disobedience (Judges 2:20-23). - Their persistence reveals a settled pattern, not a momentary lapse—“they did not drive them out completely” (Joshua 23:12-13). - Compromise always grows; Numbers 33:55 warns, “If you do not drive out the inhabitants … those you allow to remain will become barbs in your eyes and thorns in your sides.” to live among - Israel chose proximity that fostered influence and imitation. Living “among” is more than geography; it implies social, economic, and eventually spiritual entanglement (Deuteronomy 7:3-4). - For believers today the principle echoes 2 Corinthians 6:17, “Come out from among them and be separate,” highlighting the call to distinctiveness. the Canaanites - The umbrella name for the land’s peoples; known for gross idolatry and immorality (Leviticus 18:24-25). - Genesis 9:25-27 shows an early prophetic curse upon Canaan, underscoring why God ordered their removal. - By tolerating Canaanites, Israel invited the very corruption God sought to spare them from. Hittites - A powerful group once allied with Egypt (1 Kings 10:29). - Their sophisticated culture could easily entice Israel with advanced weapons, trade, and false security, contradicting Psalm 20:7, “Some trust in chariots … but we trust in the name of the LORD.” Amorites - Frequently depicted as fierce and idolatrous warriors (Amos 2:9-10). - God had earlier promised Abraham their judgment (Genesis 15:16). Israel’s failure delayed but did not cancel that judgment; instead it brought Israel under the Amorites’ influence (Judges 10:6-7). Perizzites - Rural villagers whose name suggests unwalled settlements. - Their everyday proximity posed a subtle threat: slow cultural seepage rather than military domination (Song of Songs 1:5 references rural life). Slow compromise often proves more dangerous than open attack. Hivites - The Gibeonites were Hivites who tricked Joshua with a treaty (Joshua 9:3-15). - That deception illustrates how living “among” them led to covenantal confusion, violating Exodus 34:12, “Be careful not to make a treaty with those who live in the land.” and Jebusites - Occupants of Jerusalem until David captured it (2 Samuel 5:6-9). - Their continued presence delayed Israel’s full enjoyment of God’s promise for Zion (Psalm 132:13-14). Tolerated sin always postpones blessing. summary Judges 3:5 records a tragic choice: Israel settled into comfortable coexistence with the very nations God told them to remove. Each name listed reminds us of specific temptations—power, culture, deception, gradual compromise. The verse warns that obedience delayed is disobedience displayed; living “among” sin inevitably leads to living like it. The call remains to trust God’s promises fully, separate from corrupting influences, and enjoy the undiluted blessing of covenant faithfulness. (5) Dwelt among the Canaanites . . .--These nations are enumerated also in Exodus 33:2; Exodus 34:1. In Joshua 24:11 the Girgashites are added; in Ezra 9:1 the Ammonites and Moabites. (See Notes on those places.) At this verse begins the second great section of the book (Judges 3:5-16), which Prof. Cassel summarises as "a history of sin repeating itself, and of Divine Grace constantly devising new remedies."Verse 5. - The Canaanites, etc. The same enumeration of the tribes of the Canaanites as in Exodus 34:11.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Thus the Israelitesוּבְנֵ֣י (ū·ḇə·nê) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1121: A son continued to live יָשְׁב֖וּ (yā·šə·ḇū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 3427: To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry among בְּקֶ֣רֶב (bə·qe·reḇ) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 7130: The nearest part, the center the Canaanites, הַֽכְּנַעֲנִ֑י (hak·kə·na·‘ă·nî) Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3669: Canaanite -- inhabitant of Canaan Hittites, הַחִתִּ֤י (ha·ḥit·tî) Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 2850: Hittite -- a Chittite Amorites, וְהָֽאֱמֹרִי֙ (wə·hā·’ĕ·mō·rî) Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 567: Amorites -- perhaps 'mountain dwellers', a Canaanite tribe Perizzites, וְהַפְּרִזִּ֔י (wə·hap·pə·riz·zî) Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 6522: Perizzite -- a people in the land of Canaan Hivites, וְהַחִוִּ֖י (wə·ha·ḥiw·wî) Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 2340: Hivite -- a Chivvite and Jebusites. וְהַיְבוּסִֽי׃ (wə·hay·ḇū·sî) Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 2983: Jebusite -- inhabitant of Jebus Links Judges 3:5 NIVJudges 3:5 NLT Judges 3:5 ESV Judges 3:5 NASB Judges 3:5 KJV Judges 3:5 BibleApps.com Judges 3:5 Biblia Paralela Judges 3:5 Chinese Bible Judges 3:5 French Bible Judges 3:5 Catholic Bible OT History: Judges 3:5 The children of Israel lived among (Jd Judg. 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