The land had rest for forty years; then Othniel son of Kenaz died.

Now Deborah, a prophetess, wife of Lappidoth, was leading Israel at that time.

The sons of Eli were wicked men. They did not recognize the Lord’s authority.

Now Asa and King Baasha of Israel were continually at war with each other.

When Shaul died, Baal-Hanan son of Achbor succeeded him.

The sons of Issachar: Tola, Puah, Jashub, and Shimron – four in all.

The sons of Ladan: Jehiel the oldest, Zetham, and Joel – three in all.

At that time King Ahaz asked the king of Assyria for help.

He reveals the deep things of darkness, and brings deep shadows into the light.

I have become a brother to jackals and a companion of ostriches.

For I am full of words, and the spirit within me constrains me.

I hate the mob of evil men, and do not associate with the wicked.

The Lord God, the God of Israel, deserves praise! He alone accomplishes amazing things!

Man ate the food of the mighty ones. He sent them more than enough to eat.

He sent swarms of biting insects against them, as well as frogs that overran their land.

He chose the tribe of Judah, and Mount Zion, which he loves.

Rise up, O judge of the earth! Pay back the proud!

They executed his miraculous signs among them, and his amazing deeds in the land of Ham.

amazing feats in the land of Ham, mighty acts by the Red Sea.

Their idols are made of silver and gold – they are man-made.