1. After the death of Joshua, the Israelites inquired of the Lord, “Who will be the first to fight for us against the Canaanites? ”
2. The Lord answered, “Judah is to go. I have handed the land over to him.”
3. Judah said to his brother Simeon, “Come with me to my territory, and let us fight against the Canaanites. I will also go with you to your territory.” So Simeon went with him.