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The prophecy of Jotham in his “Parable of the Trees” results in Abimelech and the men of Shechem destroying each other.

Notes on Judges 9:22-57

Gideon’s son by a concubine, Abimelech, takes power by killing all but one of his 70 brothers. But his youngest brother Jotham delivers a prophecy of doom through a “Parable of the Trees.”

Notes on Judges 9:1-21

Gideon uses diplomacy in pacifying the tribe of Ephraim, chastisement for others hindering his “mopping up” operation against the Midianites.

Notes on Judges 8:1-35

Gideon’s faith is boosted by the sign of the fleece; God reduces his army to only 300 men; and the victory is obtained by blowing the shofar, breaking pitchers to reveal flaming torches and shouting “The sword of the Lord and of Gideon.”

Notes on Judges 6:36-7:25

The Angel of the Lord declares Gideon a “mighty man of valor” despite his lowly position. Gideon then topples the groves and the altar of Baal as a first step toward delivering his people.

Notes on Judges 6:1-35

The Song of Deborah and Barak links the battle of Mount Tabor with God’s cosmic victory in Revelation 16.

Notes on Judges 5:1-31

God uses Deborah and her general Barak to rescue Israel from under the thumb of the Canaanite King of Hazor. Jael uses her stealth to kill the fleeing enemy general Sisera.

Notes on Judges 4:1-24