Judges 6:2

"The children of Israel did that which was evil in the LORD’s sight, so the LORD delivered them into the hand of Midian seven years."

Key Reflection

This verse illustrates how the spiritual disobedience and idolatry of the Israelites led to divine judgment through the oppression of Midian. The cycle of sin, suffering, repentance, and deliverance foreshadows the broader narrative of Israel's relationship with God throughout the Old Testament.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

The word rendered “dens” is only found in this passage. It is best explained of ravines hollowed out by torrents, which the Israelites made into hiding-places.

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