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Judges
Judges depicts a turbulent era between Joshua’s leadership and the rise of kings in Israel. The nation repeatedly falls into sin, faces oppression, and is delivered by leaders called “judges” — such as Deborah, Gideon, and Samson. The book’s cycle of rebellion, judgment, and grace underscores the consequences of moral relativism and the need for righteous leadership.
Author: Samuel – Prophet and Judge of Israel
While the book is anonymous, Jewish and Christian tradition attribute its authorship to Samuel. As the final judge and a prophetic reformer, Samuel likely compiled Israel’s early tribal history to prepare the way for the monarchy and underscore the theological chaos of that era.
Time Period:
Biblical: Events span ~1375–1050 BC; written ~1050–1000 BC
Scholarly: Some date final compilation in the early monarchic period (~10th–7th century BC), but internal coherence supports Samuelic authorship.
Judges 1
Judges chapter 1 explores key moments in biblical history, emphasizing foundational themes such as judges 1. This chapter is crucial for understanding God’s unfolding plan, and provides core spiritual insights for modern readers.
Judges 2
Judges chapter 2 explores key moments in biblical history, emphasizing foundational themes such as judges 2. This chapter is crucial for understanding God’s unfolding plan, and provides core spiritual insights for modern readers.
Judges 3
Judges chapter 3 explores key moments in biblical history, emphasizing foundational themes such as judges 3. This chapter is crucial for understanding God’s unfolding plan, and provides core spiritual insights for modern readers.
Judges 4
Judges chapter 4 explores key moments in biblical history, emphasizing foundational themes such as judges 4. This chapter is crucial for understanding God’s unfolding plan, and provides core spiritual insights for modern readers.
Judges 5
Judges chapter 5 explores key moments in biblical history, emphasizing foundational themes such as judges 5. This chapter is crucial for understanding God’s unfolding plan, and provides core spiritual insights for modern readers.
Judges 6
Judges chapter 6 explores key moments in biblical history, emphasizing foundational themes such as judges 6. This chapter is crucial for understanding God’s unfolding plan, and provides core spiritual insights for modern readers.
Judges 7
Judges chapter 7 explores key moments in biblical history, emphasizing foundational themes such as judges 7. This chapter is crucial for understanding God’s unfolding plan, and provides core spiritual insights for modern readers.
Judges 8
Judges chapter 8 explores key moments in biblical history, emphasizing foundational themes such as judges 8. This chapter is crucial for understanding God’s unfolding plan, and provides core spiritual insights for modern readers.
Judges 9
Judges chapter 9 explores key moments in biblical history, emphasizing foundational themes such as judges 9. This chapter is crucial for understanding God’s unfolding plan, and provides core spiritual insights for modern readers.
Judges 10
Judges chapter 10 explores key moments in biblical history, emphasizing foundational themes such as judges 10. This chapter is crucial for understanding God’s unfolding plan, and provides core spiritual insights for modern readers.
Judges 11
Judges chapter 11 explores key moments in biblical history, emphasizing foundational themes such as judges 11. This chapter is crucial for understanding God’s unfolding plan, and provides core spiritual insights for modern readers.
Judges 12
Judges chapter 12 explores key moments in biblical history, emphasizing foundational themes such as judges 12. This chapter is crucial for understanding God’s unfolding plan, and provides core spiritual insights for modern readers.