Why Israel’s Enemies Are Often Described as Instruments of Divine Discipline The Book of Judges presents a compelling narrative of Israel’s history after Joshua, emphasizing cycles of sin, oppression, deliverance, and temporary peace. A recurring theological theme is that Israel’s enemies—Philistines, Moabites, Canaanites, Ammonites, and others—are often depicted not merely … Continue reading Why are Israel’s enemies often described as instruments of divine discipline?