How Israel’s Enemies Exploited Moments of Weakness and Transition During the Judges period, Israel frequently experienced cycles of sin, oppression, deliverance, and relapse. These cycles created vulnerable periods in which Israel’s enemies—Philistines, Moabites, Midianites, Ammonites, and Canaanites—could exploit weaknesses in leadership, unity, and military readiness. By examining these episodes, we … Continue reading How did Israel’s enemies exploit moments of weakness and transition?