Judges 10:2 Made Simple

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

In the Book of Judges, which describes the era of Israel's history after Joshua's death, the nation faced cycles of rebellion, oppression by enemies, and deliverance through judges appointed by God. Tola, a leader from the tribe of Issachar, succeeded Abimelech and served as judge for twenty-three years, providing relative stability during a time of frequent turmoil. After his death, he was buried in Shamir, his hometown in the hill country of Ephraim.

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