How Shamgar’s Defeat of the Philistines Illustrates Grassroots Resistance in Ancient Israel The brief but striking account of Shamgar in Judges 3:31 demonstrates an extraordinary example of grassroots resistance in ancient Israel. While Shamgar’s story is short—he “killed six hundred Philistines with an ox goad”—its implications for Israelite society, leadership, … Continue reading How does Shamgar’s defeat of the Philistines illustrate grassroots resistance during this era?