c. 1375-1050 BC
After Joshua's death, Israel entered a cycle of sin, oppression, crying out to God, and deliverance through judges. Key judges included Deborah, Gideon, Jephthah, and Samson. The era was marked by the refrain "everyone did what was right in his own eyes."
The period of Judges reveals humanity's persistent cycle of rebellion and God's persistent faithfulness. It demonstrates the need for a righteous king and ultimately for a perfect Savior.
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