Judges Chapters 1-3

In this episode, we read Judges chapters 1 through 3, where Israel begins life without Joshua’s leadership. We see the tribes struggle to fully drive out the inhabitants of the land, leading to cycles of compromise and disobedience. The Lord raises up judges—deliverers like Othniel, Ehud, and Shamgar—to rescue His people when they cry out. These chapters introduce the recurring theme of the book: Israel’s need for God’s deliverance and faithfulness, even in their weakness.