16 When the tribe of Judah left Jericho-- the city of palms-- the Kenites, who were descendants of Moses' father-in-law, traveled with them into the wilderness of Judah. They settled among the people there, near the town of Arad in the Negev.

17 Then Judah joined with Simeon to fight against the Canaanites living in Zephath, and they completely destroyed the town. So the town was named Hormah.

18 In addition, Judah captured the towns of Gaza, Ashkelon, and Ekron, along with their surrounding territories.