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The Judges
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(Judges 1-21)
By God's power the Israelites were able
to conquer the people living in Canaan and settle there themselves, with
land given to each of the twelve tribes. At this time the Israelites did
not have a king. God wanted them to see Him as their only king. However,
God sent judges to lead the people. These judges served many purposes.
They taught the people to follow God instead of the idolatrous practices
of surrounding nations. They led the Israelites in battle against their
enemies. When the Israelites disobeyed God and were defeated by their
enemies, the judges showed the Israelites their sin and told them that if
they would obey God again, God would deliver them.
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