With no king or figurehead, the book of Judges records the lives and achievements of the men and women God raised up to defend Israel against her enemies. Through daring acts of faith, weak and vulnerable people, were transformed into courageous leaders, when the Spirit of God came upon them. Samson, Deborah and Gideon were ordinary people until God raised them up. One phrase is repeated several times, "In those days Israel had no king; everyone did as he saw fit". Without a godly leader the nation of Israel perpetuated a cycle of disobedience followed by repentance and revival. The book ends, by indicating Israel would keep floundering until a national leader was established.

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