Judges 4:2

"The children of Israel again did that which was evil in the LORD’s sight, when Ehud was dead."

Key Reflection

In Judges 4:2, the Israelites once more turned away from God's ways and began to engage in actions displeasing to the Lord, following the death of Ehud. This recurrence of evil highlights a pattern seen throughout the Book of Judges—despite periods of spiritual renewal, the people repeatedly fell into idolatry and unfaithfulness. The cultural context underscores that this was not an isolated incident but part of a broader narrative of Israel’s struggle with maintaining faithfulness to God amidst their own weaknesses and temptations.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

SeeJoshua 11:1note. Since the events there narrated, Hazor must have been rebuilt, and have resumed its position as the metropolis of the northern Canaanites; the other cities must also have resumed their independence, and restored the fallen dynasties. Harosheth (identified by Conder with El Harathlyeh, seeJudges 4:6) is marked by the addition of the Gentiles, as in Galilee of the nationsGenesis 14:1;Isaiah 9:1. The name Harosheth signifies workmanship, cutting and carving, whether in stone or woodExodus 31:5, and hence, might be applied to the place where such works are carried on.

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