Hannah prays for a child, Samuel is dedicated to The LORD, Eli’s family is punished for the wickedness of his sons, God calls Samuel.

The beautiful love story of Ruth, Naomi, and Boaz, and the provision of God for those in need.

Evil done in Gibeah, so the Israelites advance against the Benjamites. After the Benjamites are destroyed, efforts are made to restore the tribe in Israel, and the Benjamites are encouraged to catch wives while dancing at Shiloh.

Samson and Delilah, Samson’s death and destruction of the Philistine temple, Micah’s idols, the Danites settle in Laish.

In this passage, we meet Samson and hear the beginning of how God used him to deliver the Israelites from the Philistines.

An account of the judges over Israel, especially focusing on Jephthah and Ephraim.

After Gideon and his 300 men defeated the Midianites, we now learn how the next generation responded to God.

God reduces Gideon’s army to a bare minimum and uses them to defeat the enemies of the Israelites.

Othniel, Ehud, Shamgar, and Deborah bring peace to Israel.

A recap of Israel’s history, and the beginning of the cycles of rebellion, oppression, distress, and rescue… the time when Israel had no king.