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The story of Othniel is a typical example of the cycles in Judges. People did wrong, often worshipping Baal and Asherah (see study notes on Judges 2:11–13; 6:25–32). This angered the Lord and led to foreign oppression. The people's cries moved God to show compassion and send a rescuer-judge through his spirit. The rescuer stopped the oppression, and the land experienced peace before the cycle repeated. Othniel represents an ideal judge.
Intermarriage and Divorce Oppression of God’s People Social Chaos in Judges
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People
Asherah: Canaanite goddess; associated with wooden poles, idolatry Baal: Canaanite god, "Lord/God of the Covenant" Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes
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Asherah, Asherim, Asheroth Baal (Idol) Hivites Judah, Tribe of Judges, Book of Oak Othniel
Topics
Alliance and Society with the Enemies of God: Lead to Idolatry Alliance and Society with the Enemies of God: Punishment of Amorites: Not Exterminated Fellowship with the Wicked: Punishment of Groves: Worshiped by Israelites Hittites: Intermarry with the Israelites Israel: Under the Judges: The Original Inhabitants not Fully Expelled Miscegenation: Israel Miscegenation: Results of Perizzites: Not all Destroyed; Israelites Intermarry With Polytheism: General Scriptures Concerning