Judges /

Butler, Trent C.

Judges / Trent C. Butler. - Nashville, Tenn. : Thomas Nelson, c2009. - xcii, 537, [1] p. : 1 map, tables ; 24 cm. - Word biblical commentary v. 8 . - Word biblical commentary v. 8 .

Includes bibliographical references (p. xviii-xxxv) and indexes.

Introduction. Introduction to the riddle of Judges -- Introduction to the text of Judges -- Introduction to the narrative composition of Judges -- Introduction to the historical contet: the setting and nature of the Judges narratives -- Introduction to the purpose of Judges -- Outline of the book of Judges -- Commentary. 1. Possessing the promise (Joshua 1-12) -- 2. Lots for the land (Joshua 13:1-19:51) -- 3. The situation after Joshua (1:1-2:23) -- 2. Israel's sagging fortunes under the judges (3:1-16:31) -- Epilogue. "Who is king when all is right in my eyes?" (17:1-21:25) -- Appendix.

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