A recurring pattern emerges in the book. The people turn away from the Lord, then face life without His blessing. They cry out for deliverance, and God sends a rescuer. He delivers the people from their trouble/enemies, only for the people to turn away from the Lord again at a later date.
Clearly, the people are not able to hold to the covenant laws. The salvation they find at the hands of a God-sent deliverer is temporary, as it depends upon their own ability to be faithful to the Lord and to covenant laws. Judges sends a clear message - God's people need a saviour who can not only defeat the enemy, but can also maintain a perfect covenant relationship with the Lord on their behalf.
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