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When Israel Lost Its Way: Idolatry, Violence, and a Nation Without a King | Judges 17–19
Welcome to Day 70 of Word for Word: The Bible.
In this episode, we read Judges chapters 17–19, a sobering section near the end of the book that reveals how far Israel had drifted from the order and faithfulness God intended. As the narrative moves away from the stories of individual judges, the focus shifts to the spiritual and moral condition of the nation itself.
These chapters portray a time when leadership was absent, worship became distorted, and personal judgment replaced God’s guidance.
Today’s reading includes:
Micah creating idols and establishing a private shrine in his home
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