The Israelites did evil in the Lord’s sight, so the Lord turned them over to Midian for seven years.

He said to them, “Now what have I accomplished compared to you? Even Ephraim’s leftover grapes are better quality than Abiezer’s harvest!

God repaid Abimelech for the evil he did to his father by murdering his seventy half-brothers.

Manoah said to the Lord’s messenger, “Please stay here awhile, so we can prepare a young goat for you to eat.”

Samson said to them, “This time I am justified in doing the Philistines harm!”

Samson said to them, “Because you did this, I will get revenge against you before I quit fighting.”

In those days Israel had no king. Each man did what he considered to be right.

He told them what Micah had done for him, saying, “He hired me and I became his priest.”

Do this: exterminate every male, as well as every woman who has had sexual relations with a male. But spare the lives of any virgins.” So they did as instructed.

The people regretted what had happened to Benjamin because the Lord had weakened the Israelite tribes.

The leaders of the assembly said, “How can we find wives for those who are left? After all, the Benjaminite women have been wiped out.

In those days Israel had no king. Each man did what he considered to be right.

He will take your male and female servants, as well as your best cattle and your donkeys, and assign them for his own use.

The men of Jabesh said, “Tomorrow we will come out to you and you can do with us whatever you wish.”

“So now, take your positions and watch this great thing that the Lord is about to do in your sight.

Saul said, “God will punish me severely if Jonathan doesn’t die!”

He fought bravely, striking down the Amalekites and delivering Israel from the hand of its enemies.

Why haven’t you obeyed the Lord? Instead you have greedily rushed upon the plunder! You have done what is wrong in the Lord’s estimation.”

The soldiers told him what had been promised, saying, “This is what will be done for the man who can strike him down.”

Jonathan replied to David, “Tell me what I can do for you.”