Category: Judges

Judges 14:19 is about the power of God to bring forth sweetness and nourishment from unexpected sources, as seen in the story of Samson finding honey in the carcass of a lion he had previously killed. 19 And the Spirit of the Lord rushed upon him, and he went down to Ashkelon and struck down…

Judges 6:6 is about the oppression and suffering of the Israelites under the Midianites due to their disobedience to God’s commandments. 6 And Israel was brought very low because of Midian. And the people of Israel cried out for help to the Lord. Setting the Scene for Judges 6:6 In Judges chapter 6, we find…

Judges 1:6 is about the tribe of Judah asking their brother Simeon to help them conquer the Canaanites, symbolizing the importance of unity and cooperation among believers in facing spiritual battles. 6 Adoni-bezek fled, but they pursued him and caught him and cut off his thumbs and his big toes. Setting the Scene for Judges…

Judges 4:2 is about the Israelites once again doing evil in the eyes of the Lord, who had handed them over to the Canaanite king Jabin because of their transgressions. 2 And the Lord sold them into the hand of Jabin king of Canaan, who reigned in Hazor. Setting the Scene for Judges 4:2 In…

Judges 9:13 is about trees choosing their king, symbolizing power struggles and leadership dynamics among individuals and groups. 13 “But the vine said to them, ‘Shall I leave my wine that cheers God and men and go hold sway over the trees?’” Setting the Scene for Judges 9:13 In Judges chapter 9, we find the…

Judges 7:7 is about God demonstrating his power by reducing Gideon’s army to 300 men to achieve victory against the Midianites, emphasizing that it is through God’s strength and not human numbers that triumph is achieved. 7 And the Lord said to Gideon, “With the 300 men who lapped I will save you and give…

1 Then the men of Ephraim said to him, “What is this that you have done to us, not to call us when you went to fight against Midian?” And they accused him fiercely. 2 And he said to them, “What have I done now in comparison with you? Is not the gleaning of the…

Judges 11:29-40 is about Jephthah’s vow to the Lord, his victory in battle against the Ammonites, and the tragic fulfillment of his vow resulting in the sacrifice of his daughter. 29 Then the Spirit of the Lord was upon Jephthah, and he passed through Gilead and Manasseh and passed on to Mizpah of Gilead, and…

Judges 13:18 is about Manoah’s disbelief and fear upon realizing he had seen an angel of the Lord, highlighting the profound impact of encountering divine beings on human perception and reactions. 18 And the angel of the Lord said to him, “Why do you ask my name, seeing it is wonderful?” Setting the Scene for…

Judges 6:1-6 is about the Israelites sinning and turning away from God, leading to their oppression by the Midianites due to their disobedience and turning to idols. 1 The people of Israel did what was evil in the sight of the Lord, and the Lord gave them into the hand of Midian seven years. 2…