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Therefore the anger of Yahweh was kindled against Israel, and he sold them into the hand of Cushan-rishathaim king of Mesopotamia: and the children of Israel served Cushan-rishathaim eight years.
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The Consequence of Sin
Commentators are clear that Israel's eight years of servitude were not random but a direct consequence of their disobedience and idolatry. The text states God's anger was "kindled," and He actively "sold them" into the hand of an oppressor. This establishes a key pattern in Judges: sin leads to divine judgment, which often takes the form of foreign oppression.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Here we resume the thread of the main narrative, which seems as though it should have run as follows (Judges 1:1): Now, etc. ([Referenc…
19th Century
Anglican
Into the hand of Chushan-rishathaim. —If the reading of all the manuscripts is correct, this must be a term of hatred rather than …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Therefore the anger of the Lord was hot against Israel Because of their idolatry; see (Judges 2:14[Reference …
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