The Bible, King James version, Book 7: Judges

"The Bible, King James version, Book 7: Judges" by Anonymous is the seventh book of the Hebrew Bible, covering the period between Joshua's conquest and the establishment of Israel's monarchy. The book follows a repeating cycle: Israel betrays Yahweh, falls to enemies, cries for mercy, and receives a champion-judge who delivers them—until they fall again into unfaithfulness. Through stories of major figures like Deborah, Gideon, and Samson, the narrative reveals a world gradually disintegrating, hinting that only a monarchy can break the destructive pattern.

The Bible, King James version, Book 7: Judges, by Anonymous. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #8007.