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The next chapters of Judges introduce what we call minor judges—leaders whose stories are shorter or from less dominant tribes. After Abimelek’s violent reign, Tola from the tribe of Issachar rises to restore peace. He brings 23 years of stability, not through war, but through political leadership. Following Tola, Jair of Gilead judges Israel for 22 years, ruling a network of thirty towns through his sons. During this time, Israel enjoys almost five decades of peace, but the people turn toward foreign gods—Baal, Ashtoreth, Chemosh, Milcom, Dagon, and more. This leads God to hand them over to the Ammonites and Philistines, setting the stage for the next period of oppression and conflict. The episode also explores the history and culture of the Ammonites, their military strength, and strategic interest in Gilead, giving context to the coming battles.
Highlights
Tola: Peaceful Judge from Issachar
Jair: 30 Sons, 30 Towns
45 Years of Stability
Israel’s Turn to Foreign Gods
Rise of Ammonites and Philistines
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