And the LORD sent Jerubbaal, and Bedan, and Jephthah, and Samuel, and delivered you out of the hand of your enemies on every side, and ye dwelled safe.
And the LORD sent Jerubbaal, Bedan, Jephthah, and Samuel, and rescued you from the power of your enemies all around you, so that you lived in safety.
The writer is reminding the Israelites how God repeatedly sent leaders to rescue them from their enemies and give them peace and security.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of 1 Samuel, the prophet Samuel is delivering a farewell speech to the Israelites as they transition from being led by judges to having a king, specifically after Saul's anointing. He reminds them of God's faithfulness by listing key leaders like Jerubbaal (Gideon), Bedan (possibly a reference to Barak or another figure in their history), Jephthah, and himself, who God used to rescue Israel from enemies and provide safety. This context underscores the ongoing pattern of divine intervention in Israel's story during the period of the judges, around the 11th century BC.
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