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Judges 2:16 · KJV

"Nevertheless the LORD raised up judges, which delivered them out of the hand of those that spoiled them."

King James Version

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Passage Context

14And the anger of the LORD was hot against Israel, and he delivered them into the hands of spoilers that spoiled them, and he sold them into the hands of their enemies round about, so that they could not any longer stand before their enemies.
15Whithersoever they went out, the hand of the LORD was against them for evil, as the LORD had said, and as the LORD had sworn unto them: and they were greatly distressed.
16Nevertheless the LORD raised up judges, which delivered them out of the hand of those that spoiled them.
17And yet they would not hearken unto their judges, but they went a whoring after other gods, and bowed themselves unto them: they turned quickly out of the way which their fathers walked in, obeying the commandments of the LORD; but they did not so.
18And when the LORD raised them up judges, then the LORD was with the judge, and delivered them out of the hand of their enemies all the days of the judge: for it repented the LORD because of their groanings by reason of them that oppressed them and vexed them.

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Reflection Questions

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How do you recognize God's intervention in your life?

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What does deliverance mean for you personally?

3

When have you experienced a time of rescue or help?

Life Application

deliverance

Reflect on past experiences where you felt delivered from difficult situations.

mercy

Consider how you can extend mercy to those in need around you.

People in This Verse

JudgesOT

Leaders raised by God to deliver the Israelites from their oppressors during the period of the Judges.

First appearance: Judges 2:16

Connection to Jesus

gospel theme

The raising up of judges to deliver Israel foreshadows Jesus as the ultimate deliverer who saves humanity from sin.

See also: Luke 4:18

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