Nevertheless the LORD raised up judges, which delivered them out of the hand of those that spoiled them.
But the LORD raised up judges who rescued them from the enemies who were robbing and oppressing them.
God is showing His faithfulness by providing leaders to rescue His people when they were being attacked and oppressed by their enemies.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Judges, which describes the period after Joshua's death when Israel was settling in the Promised Land, the people repeatedly abandoned God and worshiped idols, leading to oppression by surrounding enemies as divine judgment. This cycle of sin and punishment highlighted God's patience, as He responded by raising up judges, military and spiritual leaders, to rescue Israel from their oppressors. The verse specifically shows God's mercy in action despite Israel's unfaithfulness.
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