Judg 2:10-19 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Judg 2:10-19: 2:10-19 Joshua was dead, the new generation had not experienced God’s saving power, and the Canaanites continued to live in the land. What resulted was the cycle of rebellion and partial restoration. This section introduces that cycle, which the body of the book exemplifies.

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b2:11-13►

c6:25-32►

d2:14-15►

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f2 Chr 20:15►

g2:16-19►

h3:10►

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‏ Judges 2:10-19

Summary for Judg 2:10-19: 2:10-19 ^a Joshua was dead, the new generation had not experienced God’s saving power, and the Canaanites continued to live in the land. What resulted was the cycle of rebellion and partial restoration. This section introduces that cycle, which the body of the book exemplifies.
Summary for Judg 2:11-13: 2:11-13 ^b Israel rebelled against the Lord and began serving the gods of their neighbors, especially the Canaanite deities Baal and Asherah.

• Baal means “lord”; Ashtoreth might be a Hebrew form of the Canaanite “Astarte,” a goddess with various manifestations. See also 6:25-32 ^c and study notes.
Summary for Judg 2:14-15: 2:14-15 ^d As Israel served other gods, God withdrew his support. Their rebellion brought great distress from military defeat by their enemies.
2:15 ^e God was not simply absent; he was actively involved in Israel’s defeat, and the outcome of the battle belonged to the Lord (cp. 2 Chr 20:15 ^f).
Summary for Judg 2:16-19: 2:16-19 ^g The Lord raised up judges whose leadership brought partial, temporary restoration. They were later described as “judging” Israel (e.g., 3:10 ^h; 4:4 ⁱ; 10:2-3 ^j), but they were primarily known for their military victories.