After the Israelites finally crossed the Jordan River into the Promised Land and took possession of much of the land, God appointed different "judges" to settle disputes among the people and lead the armies of Israel against their enemies. Having no government aside from the priests and judges encouraged the people to remember that God was their ruler and provided for them and protected them directly. This book is the historical record of the era of the Judges before the people cried out for an earthly king and includes the stories of such biblical heroes as Samson, Deborah, and Gideon.
CHAPTERS 6–16