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ACROSS THE HEART CONTINUALLY

A COMMENTARY OF THE BOOK OF JUDGES 1:1

BY SAMUEL MWAURA

Canon:-

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In the order of the Hebrew Canon the Book of Judges invariably occupies the 7 place following
upon Joshua and preceding Samuel and Kings.

Contents:-

The book of Judges consists of 3 main parts or divisions which are readily distinguished.

[Judges 1-2:5]

Introductory:-

A brief summery and recapitulation of the events of the conquest of Western Palestine for the
most part parallel to the narrative of Joshua with a few added details:

 The general failure of the Israelites to totally expel the original inhabitants of the land.

 Them suffering and permanent weakness.

 The continuation of the story from the time of the death of Joshua.

The Central And Main Portion:-

[Judges 2:6-16]

 A series of narratives of 12 judges.

 Deliverance followed by the death of the judge.