Fourth Apostasy Judges 6a

Judges 6:1 "And the children of Israel did evil in the sight of the LORD; and the LORD delivered them into the hand of Midian seven years."

v2"...and because of the Midianites the children of Israel made them the dens which are in the mountains, and caves and strong holds."

It was a rough seven years for Israel. They planted their crops but did not get to reap them. The Midianites brought their herds in and ruined the crops. V5 says they were as grasshoppers for multitude. They did not come to live but to destroy the land.

v7 "And it came to pass when the children of Israel cried unto the LORD because of the Midianites, v8 That the LORD sent a prophet unto the children of Israel..."

This prophet reminded them of their deliverance from Egypt and the gift of Canaan. Then the reason for their trouble. We should remember here (although it is no excuse for doing evil) that years are passing quickly in our study. New generations seem to forget the trouble evil causes them.

v10 "And I said unto you, I am the LORD your God; fear not the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but ye have not obeyed my voice."

Psalms 127:1 "Except the LORD build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the LORD keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain."

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