Judg 1:5 | MHM | STEP | v.5-6 : The Israelites capture Adoni-bezek, the king of Bezek, who tries to flee. They cut off his thumbs and big toes to prevent him from fighting or running away. This punishment reflects the principle of justice, as Adoni-bezek had treated others cruelly in a similar way ( v. 5,6 ).

‏ Judges 1:5

v.5-6: The Israelites capture Adoni-bezek, the king of Bezek, who tries to flee. They cut off his thumbs and big toes to prevent him from fighting or running away. This punishment reflects the principle of justice, as Adoni-bezek had treated others cruelly in a similar way (v.5,6 ^a).