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Judges 20:1 - 21:25

• The tribes of Israel unite against Benjamin after the Levite's concubine is abused, leading to civil war and near destruction of Benjamin.
• Israel provides wives for surviving Benjamites through raids on Jabesh-Gilead and Shiloh to preserve the tribe.

Matthew 23:37-39

• Jesus laments over Jerusalem for killing prophets and rejecting him, expressing desire to protect them like a hen her chicks.
• He declares their house desolate and predicts they will not see him again until they say "Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord."

Mark 12:38-40

• Jesus warns against scribes who seek honor in public, wear long robes, and devour widows' houses while making long prayers.
• He states they will receive greater condemnation for their hypocrisy and exploitation.

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Old Testament

Judges 18:1 - 19:30

• Danites migrate north, steal Micah's idols and priest, conquer Laish.
• Levite's concubine abused to death in Gibeah; he cuts her body into pieces sent to tribes.

New Testament

Matthew 23:1-36

• Jesus warns against scribes and Pharisees' hypocrisy and love of status.
• Pronounces seven woes of judgment on their blindness, greed, and rejection of prophets.

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Old Testament

Judges 16:1 - 17:13

- Samson visits harlot, carries Gaza gates, falls for Delilah who betrays his secret.

- Philistines capture blind Samson; he pulls down temple killing more in death than life, then Micah sets up idolatrous shrine.

New Testament

Mark 12:28-34

- Scribe asks greatest commandment; Jesus gives love God and neighbor.

- Scribe agrees wisely; Jesus says he is not far from kingdom.

Matthew 22:41-46

- Jesus questions Pharisees on Messiah as David's son yet Lord.

- They cannot answer; no one dares question him further.

Mark 12:35-37

- Jesus teaches Messiah is David's son yet called Lord by David in Psalms.

- Crowds listen gladly while leaders silent.

Luke 20:41-44

- Jesus asks how Messiah can be David's son yet David calls him Lord.

- People hear teaching with interest.

This is part of a year long reading of the Bible chronologically in a harmonized format.Judges 10:1 - 12:15

• After Abimelech, judges Tola and Jair lead Israel before renewed idolatry brings Ammonite oppression.
• Jephthah defeats Ammonites but fulfills tragic vow with his daughter; later judges Ibzan, Elon, Abdon.

Matthew 22:23-33

• Sadducees pose hypothetical of seven brothers and one wife to deny resurrection.
• Jesus corrects them, affirming God of the living and power of God in resurrection.

Mark 12:18-27

• Sadducees question Jesus on resurrection using levirate marriage scenario.
• Jesus explains they err by not knowing Scriptures or God's power; God is of the living.

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Old Testament

Judges 13:1 - 15:20

• Israel oppressed by Philistines; angel announces birth of Samson to barren Manoah's wife.
• Samson grows, kills lion, marries Philistine, burns fields with foxes, and slays many with jawbone.

New Testament

Luke 20:27-40

• Sadducees question Jesus on resurrection using levirate marriage example.
• Jesus affirms resurrection, God of the living, and silences further questions.

Matthew 22:34-40

• Lawyer asks greatest commandment; Jesus replies love God and neighbor.
• These two sum up all Law and Prophets.

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Judges 9:1-57

• Abimelech murders brothers and becomes king of Shechem; Jotham's parable warns of destruction.
• Rebellion against Abimelech leads to his death by a millstone; God repays evil.

Matthew 22:15-22

• Pharisees and Herodians try to trap Jesus on taxes to Caesar.
• Jesus says render to Caesar what is Caesar's and to God what is God's.

Mark 12:13-17

• Leaders attempt to ensnare Jesus with question about paying taxes.
• Jesus perceives hypocrisy and teaches proper allegiance to God and state.

Luke 20:20-26

• Spies question Jesus about tribute to Caesar to accuse him.
• Jesus answers wisely, astonishing them and avoiding the trap.

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Judges 7:1 - 8:35

• Gideon defeats Midianites with 300 men using trumpets and torches in night attack.
• Gideon pursues kings, refuses kingship but makes ephod that becomes idolatry; dies honored.

Luke 20:1-19

• Jesus' authority challenged; he tells parable of vineyard tenants who kill the son.
• Leaders recognize parable targets them and plot against Jesus.

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Judges 5:1 - 6:40

• Deborah and Barak sing victory song praising God and participants.
• Midianites oppress Israel; Gideon called, destroys Baal altar, and receives signs with fleece.

Mark 11:27 - 12:12

• Chief priests question Jesus' authority; he counters with John's baptism.
• Parable of vineyard tenants rejected; leaders seek to arrest him but fear the crowd.

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Judges 2:11 - 4:24

• Israel cycles into idolatry, oppression, and cries for deliverance under judges.
• Deborah and Barak defeat Canaanite king Jabin; Jael kills general Sisera with a tent peg.

Matthew 21:23 - 22:14

• Jesus' authority challenged in temple; he tells parables of two sons and wicked tenants.
• Parable of wedding banquet shows many invited but few chosen after rejection.

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Judges 1:1 - 2:10

• Tribes conquer parts of Canaan but fail to fully drive out inhabitants, leading to compromises.
• After Joshua's death, a new generation arises that does not know the Lord or his works.

Matthew 21:20-22

• Disciples marvel at the withered fig tree; Jesus teaches on faith and prayer.
• Believers who ask in faith without doubt will receive what they request.

Mark 11:19-25

• Jesus and disciples leave the city; he teaches forgiveness as essential when praying.
• Have faith in God, and mountains can be moved through believing prayer.