It only takes five verses to tell the story covered by the 45 years of delivery led by Tola and Jair. Immediately after, Israel went back into idolatry and God punished them from the East and the West (Ammon and Philistia). I would prefer to focus on the 45 years rather than the idolatry but God has chosen to emphasize the sad part (verses 6-18). Think about His words to Israel as you read this, and meditate on how you are treating Him in your own life. Are you seeking His righteousness, or are you seeking the things that impress the heathen (Matthew 6:24-34)?
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