Judges 17 – Micah’s Idolatry
Micah’s Idolatry: A Coptic Orthodox Reflection on Judges 17 Executive Summary ✨ Judges 17 plunges us into the chaotic moral landscape of Israel during the period of the Judges, a…
Judges 16 – Samson and Delilah; His Final Act
Samson’s Downfall and Redemption: Finding Strength in Weakness Executive Summary ✨ Judges 16 recounts the tragic yet ultimately redemptive story of Samson’s final days. Entangled with Delilah, he repeatedly yields…
Judges 14 – Samson’s Marriage and His Riddle
Samson’s Unforeseen Journey: A Coptic Orthodox Commentary on Judges 14 ✨ Executive Summary ✨ Judges 14, a pivotal chapter in Samson’s story, unveils his headstrong desire for a Philistine wife,…
Judges 13 – The Birth of Samson Foretold
Judges 13: Unveiling God’s Mysterious Plan for Samson’s Birth Executive Summary ✨ Judges 13 recounts the miraculous annunciation of Samson’s birth to a barren woman from the tribe of Dan.…
Judges 12 – Jephthah and the Conflict with Ephraim; Ibzan, Elon, and Abdon
Jephthah’s Tragic Victory: A Coptic Orthodox Commentary on Judges 12 Executive Summary Judges 12 recounts the aftermath of Jephthah’s victory over the Ammonites, a victory marred by a devastating civil…
Judges 11 – Jephthah and His Tragic Vow
Jephthah’s Tragic Vow: A Coptic Orthodox Reflection on Judges 11 Executive Summary Judges 11, focusing on Jephthah’s leadership and devastating vow, presents a profound exploration of faith, sacrifice, and the…
Judges 10 – Tola and Jair Judge Israel; Israel’s Continued Idolatry
Judges 10: Navigating Idolatry and Finding God’s Mercy ✨ Executive Summary Judges 10 presents a sobering continuation of Israel’s cyclical descent into sin, repentance, and deliverance. Following the judgeships of…
Judges 9 – Abimelech’s Treachery and Downfall
Abimelech’s Wicked Ambition: A Study in Sin and Divine Judgment Executive Summary Judges 9 unfolds a chilling tale of ambition, betrayal, and divine justice centered around Abimelech, the illegitimate son…
Judges 8 – Gideon’s Victory and Later Years
Gideon’s Leadership: A Study of Judges 8 and the Dangers of Success Executive Summary Judges 8 offers a profound look into the complexities of leadership, victory, and the subtle allure…
Judges 15 – Samson’s Vengeance on the Philistines
Samson’s Vengeance and Divine Providence: A Coptic Orthodox Commentary on Judges 15 Executive Summary Judges 15 vividly portrays Samson’s relentless pursuit of vengeance against the Philistines, triggered by the treachery…