What role did local militias play in Israel’s survival despite national weakness?
What Role Did Local Militias Play in Israel’s Survival Despite National Weakness? Keywords: Israel, Judges, local militias, tribal defense, national weakness, decentralized settlements, military strategy, tribal cohesion, survival, internal security, external threats, self-defense, Israelite tribes, community protection, leadership During the period of the Judges, Israel lacked a centralized monarchy or…