In today's reading, Samson's story continues with his feats of bravery, strength, smarts, trickery, and naiveté, culminating in the freeing of Israel from the Philistines in one of the more iconic moments of the Old Testament.

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In today's reading, the judge Jephthah, rejected by his tribe, is called upon to save them. He does so but makes a hasty vow. After, Ephraim and Gilead fight within Israel before the judges Ibzan, Elon, and Abdon are listed. Then, the Samson story begins.

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In today's reading, Gideon's legacy plagues the people of Israel in a chapter without a judge. Filicide, betrayal, curses, war, and millstones all follow before a brief interlude of peace with Toal and Jair ruling. Then, the cycle returns in full effect.

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In today's reading, Gideon's story continues, his army whittled down to 300 men before the nighttime battle with the Midianites. After victory, two cities refuse to aid his army, so he returns and punishes them after capturing the Midian kings.

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In today's reading, Deborah sits as judge over Israel and leads Barak against Sisera and the Midianites. Jael and the nail end things before Deborah and Barak sing a song to commemorate it. The cycle resets and Gideon is reluctantly raised as judge.

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In today's reading, the conquering of Israel continues, but not all inhabitants are driven out. The Lord would not do it for Israel, so they would remain a thorn in their side. Then, the cycle of judges begins, with Othniel, Ehud, and Shamgar.

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In this bonus episode, Sam's reading of Joshua has been compiled into a single video for your convenience.

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In today's reading, the land of Israel won, Joshua releases the trans-Jordan tribes to their inheritance. Then, Joshua's time comes and he speaks to the people, relaying their history and eliciting a declaration of faith from them before he dies.

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In today’s reading, the division and inheritance of the land continues, including the establishing of the cities of refuge and the cities and pasturelands granted to the tribe of Levi. Thus, the promised land fulfilled the promise of the Lord.

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In today's reading, the division and inheritance of the land continues, including a brief story about the people of Joseph having to fight for an additional portion of land, before the names and shapes of border markers are listed.

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