Judges 2:19 · KJV

"And it came to pass, when the judge was dead, that they returned, and corrupted themselves more than their fathers, in following other gods to serve them, and to bow down unto them; they ceased not from their own doings, nor from their stubborn way."

King James Version

Passage Context

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.

¹⁹And it came to pass, when the judge was dead, that they returned, and corrupted themselves more than their fathers, in following other gods to serve them, and to bow down unto them; they ceased not from their own doings, nor from their stubborn way.

²⁰And the anger of the LORD was hot against Israel; and he said, Because that this people hath transgressed my covenant which I commanded their fathers, and have not hearkened unto my voice;

²¹I also will not henceforth drive out any from before them of the nations which Joshua left when he died:

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Reflection Questions

How do you respond to spiritual leadership in your life?

What does it mean for you to follow God wholeheartedly?

When have you noticed a pattern of stubbornness in your own life?

Life Application

faith

Reflect on your commitment to God and identify areas where you might be straying. Consider practical steps to realign your focus on Him.

relationships

Evaluate your relationships and see if they encourage your faith or lead you away from it. Seek to surround yourself with those who uplift your spiritual journey.

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