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Terry L. Brensinger explains the ups and downs of the Israelites during the period of the Judges. By tracing developments under each judge, he shows how Israel's condition deteriorates to near-total chaos. The book of Judges begins with depictions of Israel's obedience and faithfulness but ends with disunited and leaderless tribes. The people tend to take their focus away from serving the Lord....

To answer Gideon’s initial objection, the Lord himself responds rather than the angel. However, too much significance should not be attached to such a distinction between “Lord” and “angel” (contra Boling: 131). Most likely, the terms are used interchangeably: in these cases the angel is a representation of God himself. Significantly, the Lord’s reply essentially ignores Gideon’s concerns and instead directs a command to the deliverer-to-be: Go.… I hereby commission you (6:14). Nevertheless, Gideon,
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