The World English Bible (WEB): Judges

"The World English Bible (WEB): Judges" by Anonymous is an ancient religious book that tells about a time in Israel's past after Joshua died. Leaders called judges stepped up to guide the people, but the people struggled with sin, which led to defeat and the need for God to save them repeatedly. Important characters like Ehud, Deborah, Jepthah, and Samson appear in the book. The story begins with the Israelites asking God for direction in fighting the Canaanites. The tribe of Judah is chosen to lead these battles, resulting in the defeat of leaders showing the ongoing fight between struggle and faithfulness in the Book of Judges, because the Israelites faced punishment for not following God's rules, and these judges helped them when they were being hurt by their enemies.