Bible Blog 397

Today I read Judges 14, about Jonathan’s and Jonathan’s armourbearer’s attack on the Philistines causes them to fear, fight each other, and flee. Jonathan almost lost his life because of Saul’s oath. Today I considered that two can put a thousand to flight and be...

Bible Blog 396

Today I read Judges 13, in which Samuel rebukes Saul for not keeping God’s commandments and Saul’s reduced army prepares to fight. Today I considered that we cannot jump to take action because of fear, we need to still follow God’s Word. Saul Loses the Kingdom But Has...

Bible Blog 395

Today I read Judges 12, where the men of Gilead won the fight against the men of Ephraim and there were three more judges over Israel after Jephthah died. Today I considered that sometimes people get angry when God gives you the victory. Jephthah and Ephraim Battle...

Bible Blog 394

Today I read Judges 11, in which mighty man of valor Jephthah was chosen as captain to fight the children of Ammon. Jephthah grieved the vow concerning victory that he made to God, unknowingly involving his daughter. Today I considered we need to be careful of the...

Bible Blog 393

Today I read Judges 10, in which the Israelites cried for deliverance from the Philistines and children of Ammon. Today I considered people have to put away the sinful things to get God’s help. Israel Cries for Help When there were no judges, the Israelites sinned...

Bible Blog 392

Today I read Judges 9, in which Abimelech killed his brothers to become king, but God took vengeance on Abimelech. Today I considered that God can take vengeance on those that betray you to give you justice. Abimelech’s Betrayal and Downfall Gideon’s son turned...