How Israel’s Enemies Adapted Quickly to Temporary Successes in the Book of Judges The Book of Judges presents a cyclical pattern of Israel’s sin, oppression by enemies, deliverance by judges, and temporary peace. One of the most striking themes is the ability of Israel’s enemies—Philistines, Moabites, Midianites, Ammonites, and others—to … Continue reading How did Israel’s enemies adapt quickly to Israel’s temporary successes?