What does the Bible say about the judges in Israel?
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The judges in Israel were leaders raised by God to deliver His people from oppression during a time of moral decay.
The book of Ruth is set during the time of the judges in Israel, a period characterized by a lack of centralized leadership and widespread moral chaos. According to Judges 17:6 and 21:25, 'In those days there was no king in Israel; everyone did what was right in his own eyes.' These judges were not monarchs but rather appointed leaders who provided protection and delivered God's people from their adversaries as they cried out for help due to their oppression. Notable judges included Deborah, Gideon, and Samson, who delivered Israel from various enemies by God's power. Their role was critical as they functioned as mediators of justice when Israel was in distress, often acting as a type or foreshadowing of Christ, our ultimate deliverer.
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