Joshua 15:63

Conservative English Version

The Jebusites lived in Jerusalem, and the people of the Judah tribe could not capture the city and get rid of them. That's why Jebusites still live in Jerusalem along with the people of Judah.

Cross References

1 Kings 9:21

(SEE 9:20)

1 Chronicles 8:28

These were the family leaders in their ancestor's clan, and they and their descendants lived in Jerusalem.

Joshua 15:62

(SEE 15:61)

Joshua 15:8

and up through Hinnom Valley on the land sloping south from Jerusalem. The city of Jerusalem itself belonged to the Jebusites. Next, the border went up to the top of the mountain on the west side of Hinnom Valley and at the north end of Rephaim Valley.

Judges 1:21

The Jebusites were living in Jerusalem, and the Benjamin tribe did not defeat them or capture the town. That's why Jebusites still live in Jerusalem along with the people of Benjamin.

Judges 1:8

They attacked Jerusalem, captured it, killed everyone who lived there, and then burned it to the ground.