Post by Ben on Jun 16, 2014 18:33:49 GMT
We can summarize the events of Judges chapters 17-21 with two identical verses: "In those days there was no king in Israel, but every man did that which was right in his own eyes." (Judges 17:6 & Judges 21:25)
Chapter 17 follows the death of Samson, and it does not appear that any further judges are named until we read of Eli in 1 Samuel. It is also interesting that the scriptures record that "there was no king in Israel" in those days in three consecutive chapters (Judges 17:6, 18:1, 19:1).
The incidents recorded in these chapters 17-21 describe the wickedness of Israel. This sounds very much like the times we live in today. We look for our Master's return, when, at last, there will be a righteous king in Israel.
Chapter 17 follows the death of Samson, and it does not appear that any further judges are named until we read of Eli in 1 Samuel. It is also interesting that the scriptures record that "there was no king in Israel" in those days in three consecutive chapters (Judges 17:6, 18:1, 19:1).
The incidents recorded in these chapters 17-21 describe the wickedness of Israel. This sounds very much like the times we live in today. We look for our Master's return, when, at last, there will be a righteous king in Israel.
