NIV 7 [JUDGES] New International Version High Quality [AudioBible with Text]
Channel: BIBLE ANGEL
Date: 2023-04-03

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Judges 2:16-19, “The Lord raised up judges to rescue them from the hand of the plunderers. 18 When the LORD raised up judges for them, he was with the judges, and as long as the judges lived, the LORD saved them from the hand of their enemies, because they oppressed and afflicted them. 19 But after the judge died, they turned and went more corrupt than their ancestors, going after other gods and serving and bowing down to them, and did not cease from their deeds and their rebellious ways.”

Judges 10:15, "The Israelites said to the Lord, "We have sinned, and you will do to us what seems good to you; but we beseech You; deliver us this day."

Judges 21:25, “At that time there was no king in Israel, so each man did what was right in his own eyes.”

Summary: The book of Judges contains the tragic account of how Jehovah (God) has been ignored by his children year after year and generation after generation. The book of Judges contrasts sadly with the book of Joshua, which records the blessings enjoyed by the Israelites for obeying the command to conquer the Promised Land. In the book of Judges, the Israelites suffered many defeats from their enemies because of their disobedience and idolatry. However, whenever they repented of their sins and called on the name of the Lord, God always extended his arms and welcomed them with love (Judges 2:18). God kept the promise He made to Abraham to protect and bless his descendants through the 15 judges of Israel (Genesis 12:2-3).

After the death of Joshua and the elders with him, the Israelites returned to serving Baal and Ashtaroth. God allowed the Israelites to worship false gods and let them taste the consequences of worshiping them. Then God's people cried out to Jehovah for help. God sends judges to His children to guide them in righteous living. However, as time passed, they would turn their backs on God and return to their sinful lives. However, in order to keep the covenant with Abraham, God saved the Israelites from their enemies for 480 years, the period of the Book of Judges.

Perhaps the best-known judge is Samson, the 12th judge who emerged to guide the Israelites after 40 years of oppression under the ruthless Philistines. He served as a judge of Israel for 20 years, leading God's people and leading them to victory over the Philistines, and he lost his life in the process.

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