Thematic Bible
Judges 2:1 (show verse)
Some time later, the angel of the LORD came up from Gilgal to Bochim and announced to Israel, "I brought you up from Egypt and led you into the land that I promised to your ancestors. I had told them, "I'll never breach my covenant with you.
Angel » of the Lord
Angel (a spirit) » Appearances of » To the israelites
Covenant » The divine, general references to
Covenant » The lord being mindful of his covenant
Covenant » Of God with men » God faithful to
Covenants » The divine, general references to
Idolatry » What should be done to idols
Israel » Under the judges » Reproved » By angel
Jews, the » Condemned for associating with other nations
Repentance » Instances of » israelites » Rebuked » Angel
Snares » What is a snare
Angel (a spirit) » Appearances of » To the israelites
Covenant » The divine, general references to
Covenant » The lord being mindful of his covenant
Covenant » Of God with men » God faithful to
Covenants » The divine, general references to
Idolatry » What should be done to idols
Israel » Under the judges » Reproved » By angel
Jews, the » Condemned for associating with other nations
Repentance » Instances of » israelites » Rebuked » Angel
Snares » What is a snare
Judges 2:2 (show verse)
As for you, you must not make any treaties with the inhabitants of this land. Instead, tear down their altars.' But you haven't obeyed me. What have you done?
Alliances » Political » With idolaters forbidden
Angel (a spirit) » Appearances of » To the israelites
the Canaanites » Israel commanded » To make no league with
Iconoclasm » Idols to be destroyed
Idolatry » What should be done to idols
Israel » Separation of » Of israel from the heathen, encouraged
Israel » Under the judges » Reproved » By angel
Jews, the » Condemned for associating with other nations
Repentance » Instances of » israelites » Rebuked » Angel
Separation » In israel, of the physically unclean and diseased from the » Of israel from the heathen, encouraged
Snares » What is a snare
Angel (a spirit) » Appearances of » To the israelites
the Canaanites » Israel commanded » To make no league with
Iconoclasm » Idols to be destroyed
Idolatry » What should be done to idols
Israel » Separation of » Of israel from the heathen, encouraged
Israel » Under the judges » Reproved » By angel
Jews, the » Condemned for associating with other nations
Repentance » Instances of » israelites » Rebuked » Angel
Separation » In israel, of the physically unclean and diseased from the » Of israel from the heathen, encouraged
Snares » What is a snare
Judges 2:3 (show verse)
Therefore I'm now saying, "I won't expel them before you. Instead, they'll remain at your side, and their gods will ensnare you.'"
Alliance and society with the enemies of God » Punishment of
Angel (a spirit) » Appearances of » To the israelites
the Canaanites » Part of left » To chastise israel
the Canaanites » Israel ensnared by
Fellowship » With the wicked » Punishment of
Israel » Under the judges » Reproved » By angel
Jews, the » Condemned for associating with other nations
Repentance » Instances of » israelites » Rebuked » Angel
Snares » What is a snare
Angel (a spirit) » Appearances of » To the israelites
the Canaanites » Part of left » To chastise israel
the Canaanites » Israel ensnared by
Fellowship » With the wicked » Punishment of
Israel » Under the judges » Reproved » By angel
Jews, the » Condemned for associating with other nations
Repentance » Instances of » israelites » Rebuked » Angel
Snares » What is a snare
Judges 2:4 (show verse)
Because the angel of the LORD said these things to all of the Israelis, the people wept out loud,
Judges 2:5 (show verse)
which is why they named the place Bochim. And there they sacrificed to the LORD.
Judges 2:6 (show verse)
After Joshua had dismissed the people, the Israelis returned to their respective inheritances to take possession of the land.
Judges 2:7 (show verse)
The people served the LORD during the entire lifetime of Joshua as well as the lifetimes of all the elders who outlived Joshua and who had observed all the great deeds that the LORD had done for Israel.
Judges 2:8 (show verse)
But then Nun's son Joshua, the servant of the LORD, died at the age of 110 years.
Judges 2:9 (show verse)
They buried him in Timnath-heres, within the boundaries of his inheritance in the mountainous region of Ephraim, north of Mount Gaash.
Ephraim » Mount of » Joshua has his inheritance in
mount Ephraim » Ephraim, in central palestine
Gaash » Joshua buried on the north side of
Israel » Piety » Canaan
Israel » Covenant » Renewed » Joshua » death
Mountains » Names of » Ephraim, in central palestine
Mountains » Mentioned in scripture » Ephraim
Timnath-serah » Joshua buried in
mount Ephraim » Ephraim, in central palestine
Gaash » Joshua buried on the north side of
Israel » Piety » Canaan
Israel » Covenant » Renewed » Joshua » death
Mountains » Names of » Ephraim, in central palestine
Mountains » Mentioned in scripture » Ephraim
Timnath-serah » Joshua buried in
Judges 2:10 (show verse)
After that whole generation had died, another generation grew up after them that was not acquainted with the LORD or with what he had done for Israel.
Judges 2:11 (show verse)
So the Israelis practiced what the LORD considered to be evil by worshiping Canaanite deities.
Judges 2:12 (show verse)
They abandoned the LORD God of their ancestors, who had brought them out of the land of Egypt. They followed other gods from among the gods of the nations who surrounded them. They bowed down in worship of them, and by doing so angered the LORD.
Judges 2:13 (show verse)
As a result, they abandoned the LORD by serving both Baal and Ashtaroth.
Ashtaroth » Ashtoreth or ashtoreth, a Goddess of the phoenicians
Ashtoreth » Worshiped by israelites
Baal » An idol of the phoenicians, God of the sun » The israelites wickedly worshiped in the time of the judges
Idolatry » The jews » Followed the canaanites in
Idolatry » Idols, &c mentioned in scripture » Baal
Idolatry » Idols, &c mentioned in scripture » Ashtoreth
Israel » Under the judges » Idolatry
Jews, the » Often subdued and made tributary
false Worship » gods, false » Images » Names of » Ashtaroth » Ashtaroth or ashtoreth, a Goddess of the phoenicians
Ashtoreth » Worshiped by israelites
Baal » An idol of the phoenicians, God of the sun » The israelites wickedly worshiped in the time of the judges
Idolatry » The jews » Followed the canaanites in
Idolatry » Idols, &c mentioned in scripture » Baal
Idolatry » Idols, &c mentioned in scripture » Ashtoreth
Israel » Under the judges » Idolatry
Jews, the » Often subdued and made tributary
false Worship » gods, false » Images » Names of » Ashtaroth » Ashtaroth or ashtoreth, a Goddess of the phoenicians
Judges 2:14 (show verse)
So in his burning anger against Israel, the LORD gave them into the domination of marauders who plundered them. The enemies who surrounded the Israelis controlled them, and they were no longer able to withstand their adversaries.
Baal » An idol of the phoenicians, God of the sun » The israelites wickedly worshiped in the time of the judges
Israel » Under the judges » Idolatry
Oppression » National, relieved
Powerlessness » Of men, often due to sin and unbelief » Israel could not stand before their enemies
human Weakness » Powerlessness of men, often due to sin and unbelief » Israel could not stand before their enemies
Israel » Under the judges » Idolatry
Oppression » National, relieved
Powerlessness » Of men, often due to sin and unbelief » Israel could not stand before their enemies
human Weakness » Powerlessness of men, often due to sin and unbelief » Israel could not stand before their enemies
Judges 2:15 (show verse)
Wherever they went, the LORD worked against them to bring misfortune, just as the LORD had warned, and just as the LORD had promised them. As a result, they suffered greatly.
Judges 2:16 (show verse)
Then the LORD raised up leaders, who delivered Israel from domination by their marauders.
Baal » An idol of the phoenicians, God of the sun » The israelites wickedly worshiped in the time of the judges
Israel » Under the judges » 450 years
Israel » Under the judges » Idolatry
Judge » Judges (outstanding leaders) of israel » During the time when the land was ruled by judges
extraordinary Judges » Raised up to deliver israel
Leaders » Men of God » Men raised up as deliverers of israel
Religious » Men of God » Men raised up as deliverers of israel
Israel » Under the judges » 450 years
Israel » Under the judges » Idolatry
Judge » Judges (outstanding leaders) of israel » During the time when the land was ruled by judges
extraordinary Judges » Raised up to deliver israel
Leaders » Men of God » Men raised up as deliverers of israel
Religious » Men of God » Men raised up as deliverers of israel
Judges 2:17 (show verse)
But they didn't listen to their leaders, because they were committing spiritual immorality by following other gods and worshiping them. They quickly turned away from the road on which their ancestors had walked in obedience to the commands of the LORD. They didn't follow their example.
Adultery » A type of the apostate church when disobedient » Characterized as an adulteress
Apostates » Examples of
Baal » An idol of the phoenicians, God of the sun » The israelites wickedly worshiped in the time of the judges
Character » Instances of instability » israelites
Idolatry » Objects of, described as » Other gods
Israel » A type of the apostate church when disobedient » Characterized as an adulteress
Israel » A type of the apostate church when disobedient » Adultery of
Israel » Under the judges » 450 years
Israel » Under the judges » Idolatry
Judge » Judges (outstanding leaders) of israel » During the time when the land was ruled by judges
extraordinary Judges » Israel not permanently or spiritually benefited by
Sins » National » The jews, characterized as an adulteress
Spiritual » Adoption » Adultery
Whoredom » Licentious rites of, in idolatrous worship
Apostates » Examples of
Baal » An idol of the phoenicians, God of the sun » The israelites wickedly worshiped in the time of the judges
Character » Instances of instability » israelites
Idolatry » Objects of, described as » Other gods
Israel » A type of the apostate church when disobedient » Characterized as an adulteress
Israel » A type of the apostate church when disobedient » Adultery of
Israel » Under the judges » 450 years
Israel » Under the judges » Idolatry
Judge » Judges (outstanding leaders) of israel » During the time when the land was ruled by judges
extraordinary Judges » Israel not permanently or spiritually benefited by
Sins » National » The jews, characterized as an adulteress
Spiritual » Adoption » Adultery
Whoredom » Licentious rites of, in idolatrous worship
Judges 2:18 (show verse)
As a result, whenever the LORD raised up leaders for them, the LORD remained present with their leader, delivering Israel from the control of their enemies during the lifetime of that leader. The LORD was moved with compassion by their groaning that had been caused by those who were oppressing and persecuting them.
Baal » An idol of the phoenicians, God of the sun » The israelites wickedly worshiped in the time of the judges
Israel » Under the judges » 450 years
Israel » Under the judges » Idolatry
Jews, the » All other nations » Oppressed
Judge » Judges (outstanding leaders) of israel » During the time when the land was ruled by judges
extraordinary Judges » Israel not permanently or spiritually benefited by
extraordinary Judges » Upheld and strengthened by God
Israel » Under the judges » 450 years
Israel » Under the judges » Idolatry
Jews, the » All other nations » Oppressed
Judge » Judges (outstanding leaders) of israel » During the time when the land was ruled by judges
extraordinary Judges » Israel not permanently or spiritually benefited by
extraordinary Judges » Upheld and strengthened by God
Judges 2:19 (show verse)
However, after the leader had died, they would relapse to a condition more corrupt than their ancestors, following other gods, serving them, and worshiping them. They would not abandon their activities or their obstinate lifestyles.
Baal » An idol of the phoenicians, God of the sun » The israelites wickedly worshiped in the time of the judges
the Canaanites » Israel ensnared by
Character » Instances of instability » israelites
Corruption » Who is corrupt
Israel » Under the judges » 450 years
Israel » Under the judges » Idolatry
Judge » Judges (outstanding leaders) of israel » During the time when the land was ruled by judges
extraordinary Judges » Israel not permanently or spiritually benefited by
Self-will » The wicked do not cease from
Self-will and stubbornness » The wicked cease not from
the Canaanites » Israel ensnared by
Character » Instances of instability » israelites
Corruption » Who is corrupt
Israel » Under the judges » 450 years
Israel » Under the judges » Idolatry
Judge » Judges (outstanding leaders) of israel » During the time when the land was ruled by judges
extraordinary Judges » Israel not permanently or spiritually benefited by
Self-will » The wicked do not cease from
Self-will and stubbornness » The wicked cease not from
Judges 2:20 (show verse)
In his burning anger against Israel, the LORD said, "Because the people have transgressed my covenant that I commanded their ancestors to keep, and because they haven't obeyed me,
Judges 2:21 (show verse)
I'm also going to stop expelling any of the nations that remained after Joshua died.
Judges 2:22 (show verse)
That way, I'll use them to demonstrate whether or not Israel will keep the LORD's lifestyle by walking on that road like their ancestors did."
Judges 2:23 (show verse)
So the LORD caused those nations to remain and did not expel them quickly. He did not give them into Joshua's control.