is difficult. By one calculation, there were 330 years between the appearance of the first judge (Judges 3:9) and the passing of the last (1 Samuel 25:1). But depending on the interpretation of Acts 13:20 and other factors, some calculate the period to span 450 years. Regarding the sin-cycles themselves, these have been summarized in terms of four stages: sin, sorrow (or servitude), supplication, and salvation. A different way of stating this cycle is rebellion, retribution, repentance, and restoration.