Saul Weinreb - Let the Prophets Speak

Judges 5c - The Song of Deborah Part 3

Deborah praises the bravery of Yael, and highlights the difference between herself, a mother in Israel and the cruel and primitive mothers of Canaan.

Judges 5b - The Song of Deborah Part 2

Deborah commends the tribes that participated in the battle, and excoriates those who remained on the sidelines.

Judges 5a - The Song of Deborah Part 1

We here the song of Deborah, an outpouring of song from this "Mother in Israel".  Deborah teaches us how her leadership differs from the other leaders of the time, and how the bond between Israel and God is the only thing that will save Israel.

Judges 4 - Two Brave Women Save Israel

We read the story of Deborah the Prophetess and Judge, and how she led the people to victory. We also learn of the bravery of Yael who defied her turncoat husband and assassinated the enemy general Sisera.  Even the male hero of the chapter, Barak, followed the lead of the prophetess as he battled the enemy.

Judges 3b - The Assassin Judge and the Unusual Weapon of Shamgar

We read the story of Ehud and the assassination of the King of Moab, and the short story of Shamgar and his unusual weapon.

Judges 3a - Otniel ben Kenaz

We begin to read the stories of each of the Judges who led Israel through these times of challenge.  The first judge we read about is Otniel, the son-in-law of Caleb.

Judges 2b - The Key to the Book of Judges

In this prologue, we read a summary of what to expect in this book that covers several hundred years of history.  Round and round the cycle repeats itself.

Judges 2a - Crying Over the Angels Words

A messenger of God delivers a prophecy that was a portent for things to come.

Judges 1b - Settling with the Natives

As each tribe goes its own way, they begin to settle with the native Canaanites rather than possess the land as God had instructed.  

Judges Introduction and 1a - Disunity Begins

Joshua is gone, and with him the ideal of national unity fails as he tribes begin to go their separate ways.  The morality and ethics and unity the people had when led by Moses and Joshua starts to unravel.