Contributed by Marlou Javier on Jul 14, 2021
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The book shows a repeated four step cycle that takes place seven times in the book. That is,
1. REBELLION. Falling into sin, idolatry, and apostasy.
2. RETRIBUTION. God’s punishment.
3. REPENTANCE. Israel cries for help.
4. RESCUE. God delivers via a judge.
The book of Judges starts with “After the death of Joshua…”
- There were 15 judges in all. Eli and Samuel were the last.
THE WORD “JUDGE.”
- “judge," means "bringer of justice."
- These "judges" were like a cross-mixture between a mayor, a marshal, a prophet, and a
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