The Book of Judges is the seventh book of the Hebrew Bible and the Christian Old Testament. It tells the story of the Israelites from the death of Joshua to the beginning of the monarchy. It is set in the period of the Judges, when the Israelites were ruled by a series of leaders known as judges. The book begins with the death of Joshua and the Israelites' failure to fully conquer the land of Canaan. The Israelites then turn away from God and begin to worship other gods. As a result, God sends enemies to oppress them. In response, God raises up judges to deliver the Israelites from their enemies. The book tells the stories of the various judges, including Othniel, Ehud, Deborah, Gideon, Jephthah, and Samson. The book ends with the death of Samson and the Israelites' continued failure to fully conquer the land of Canaan. The book emphasizes the importance of faithfulness to God and warns against idolatry and disobedience. It also highlights the importance of obedience to God's laws and the consequences of disobedience.
By Samuel · First published -1900 · Genre: Religious Text, Historical Fiction, Fantasy · 21 chapters