KJV ORIGINAL
And he judged Israel twenty and three years, and died, and was buried in Shamir.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
He served as Israel's judge for twenty-three years, then he died and was buried in Shamir.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse records that Tola faithfully led Israel as judge for twenty-three years until his death.
📚 Historical Context
This verse refers to Tola, one of Israel's minor judges who led the nation during the turbulent period between Joshua's death and the establishment of the monarchy. The judges were military and civil leaders God raised up to deliver Israel from oppression and provide governance during times when 'everyone did what was right in their own eyes.'
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