Historical
Judges
Samuel (traditional) · c. 1043 BC · 21 chapters
Theological Summary
Judges chronicles a downward spiral of apostasy, oppression, and partial deliverance during Israel's tribal era. The recurring refrain — 'everyone did what was right in his own eyes' — exposes humanity's need for a righteous king. The flawed deliverers (Gideon, Samson, etc.) point forward to the perfect Judge and Savior, Jesus Christ.