Judges Commentaries & Sermons

JUDGES RESOURCES
Judges Commentary, Sermon, Illustration, Devotional

Chart from recommended resource Jensen's Survey of the OT - used by permission
Chart on Judges - Charles Swindoll

RECYCLING SIN (The High Cost of Compromise)
Jdg 1:1-3:6	Jdg 3:7-16:31				Jdg 17:1-21:25
Introduction	History of the Judges				Appendix
Causes of the Cycles THE REASON	Curse of the Cycles THE RECORD				Conditions in the Cycles THE RESULTS
Failure to Complete Conquest Jdg 1:1-36 God's Judgment for Failure Jdg 2:1-3:6	Curse of the Cycles				Conditions in the Cycles
Living with Canaanites	War with the Canaanites				Living Like the Canaanites
Religious Laxity	Political Uncertainty				Moral Anarchy
About 350 Years of Israel's History - Almost 25%! From Compromise to Confusion!

A TIMELINE OF ISRAEL'S HISTORY "in the days when the JUDGES governed" (Note: All dates are approximations & time gaps NOT to scale)
Exodus	40 Years	Israel Enters Canaan	JUDGES	Saul	David		Messiah
Redemption from Slavery	Wilderness Wandering	Canaan Conquered Joshua Dies	LIGHT of book of RUTH Shines forth in Dark Days of Judges	To obey is better than sacrifice	Man after God's Own Heart		The Lamb that was slain
--	40 yrs	~24 yrs	350+ yrs	40 yrs	40 yrs		Forever
MESSIAH'S LINE		To Salmon was born Boaz by Rahab	To Boaz was born Obed by Ruth	To Obed was born Jesse	To Jesse was born David the King		Jesus Christ the Lord
1445BC	1445 -1405	1405 -1381	1381-1051	1051-1011	1011-971		4AD

Borrow Ryrie Study Bible

ESV Introduction with Timeline

Click to Enlarge (from Jensen's Survey of the OT)

DESCRIPTIONS OF ISRAEL'S
TRAGIC CYCLES

• Rest > Rebellion > Retribution > Repentance (???) > Restoration
• Sin > Suffering/Servitude > Supplication > Salvation
• Apathy > Apostasy > Affliction > Answered Prayer
• Disobedience > Desperation > Deliverance
• Disobedience > Bondage >Misery > Liberation and Rest > Compromises

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The Book of Judges Contrasted with The Book of Joshua
JOSHUA	JUDGES
Victory	Defeat
Freedom	Servitude
Faith	Unbelief
Progress	Declension
Spiritual vision	Earthly emphasis
Fidelity to the Lord	Apostasy from the Lord
Joy	Sorrow
Strength	Weakness
Sense of unity	Declension, anarchy
Sin judged	Sin lightly regarded
Borrow Unger's Bible Handbook- page 168

The Book of Judges Contrasted with The Book of Ruth
RUTH	JUDGES
Spiritual light	Spiritual darkness
Purity	Immorality
Deciding for the One true God	Pursuing Idols who are no gods
Devotion	Disloyalty
Love	Lust
Peace	War
Kindness	Cruelty
Obedience brings blessing	Disobedience brings sorrow
Oasis of righteousness	Desert of rebellion
Faithfulness of a Gentile alien	Faithlessness of the "chosen people"

Key Verses:

Jdg 2:19, 20-21+, Jdg 17:6+, Jdg 21:25+ (cf Dt 12:8+)

Key Words (NAS95):

Sons of evil (again) did evil - 5x/5v (Jdg 2:11; 3:12; 4:1; 10:6; 13:1)

Serve* - 17x/14v (Jdg 2:7, 11, 13, 19; 3:6ff, 14; 9:28, 38; 10:6, 10, 13, 16)

Sons of Israel cried - 7x/7v (Jdg 3:9, 15; 4:3; 6:6, 7; 10:10, 12)

LORD raised up - 4x/4v (Jdg 2:16, 18; 3:9, 15)

Judge, judged - 20x/16v (Jdg 2:16, 17, 18; 3:10; 10:2, 3, 11:27; 12:7, 8, 9, 11, 13, 14; 15:20; 16:31)

Deliver, delivered, deliverance, deliverer - 28x/27v (Jdg 2:16, 18; 3:9, 15; 6:9, 14, 15, 31, 36, 37; 7:2, 7; 8:22, 34; 9:17; 10:11, 12, 13; 12:2, 3; 13:5; 15:18; 18:28; 20:13, 28)

Covenant - 4x/4v (Jdg 2:1-2, 20; 20:27)

Chart of Judges -

• ESV Introduction with Timeline; Global Message of Judges

Geographic Locations of the Judges - click to enlarge
(Source of maps - On left: New Unger's Handbook,
On right: ESV Global Study Bible)

C H Ryrie - Purpose of Judges Historically, the book serves to link the conquest of Palestine and the monarchy. Theologically, it provides many examples of the principle that obedience to the law brings peace, whereas disobedience means oppression and death. Spiritually, the faithfulness of God in forgiving His penitent people is seen even in this period when "every man did what was right in his own eyes" (Jdg 17:6; 21:25).

J Sidlow Baxter - Failure Through Compromise - Its (Book of Judges) intent is to expose the cause and course of Israel’s ruining downgrade in such a way as to sting the national conscience into repentant return to Jehovah… Incomplete mastery of an evil at the outset always means constant trouble from it afterwards, and often defeat by it in the end… Would that we might erase from the tablets of Israel's history the many dark doings and sad happenings which make up the bulk of this seventh book of the canon! But alas, the sin of Israel is written "with a pen of iron and with the point of a diamond. "Though Israel wash herself "with nitre" and take "much soap," yet is her iniquity here marked for all time and for all to see. Says Jehovah, long afterwards, through His prophet Jeremiah: "I brought you into a plentiful country, to eat the fruit thereof - but when ye entered ye defiled My land, and made My heritage an abomination" (Jer 2:7). As we cannot obliterate the tragic record, let us be quick to learn from it; for although it is such a pathetic anticlimax to the book of Joshua, it is nevertheless one of the richest books of Scripture in the salutary lessons and examples which it contains. (J.Sidlow Baxter: Explore The Book - Judges to Esther online)

Thomas Constable has a number of excellent quotes - Arthur Cundall suggested that one of the purposes of Judges may have been to provide apologetic justification for Israel's monarchy. William Dumbrell believed its purpose was primarily to show the sovereign grace of God in preserving Israel in spite of Israel. Leon Wood wrote that its primary purpose was to show why Israel did not experience God's promised blessings. Herbert Wolf believed the primary purpose was to show that Israel's spiritual condition determined its political and material situation. Daniel Block argued that it was to reveal the Canaanization of Israel in the pre-monarchic period of Israel's history. David Howard wrote that the purpose was "to show the consequences of disobedience to God and to point the way to a king, who, if he were righteous, would lead the people to God." All these explanations seem to me to be in harmony with what the book records." (See Constable's excellent introductory comments, about 9 pages - Judges)

Warren Wiersbe - The nation of Israel quickly decayed after a new generation took over, a generation that knew neither Joshua nor Joshua’s God … Instead of exhibiting spiritual fervor, Israel sank into apathy; instead of obeying the Lord, the people moved into apostasy; and instead of the nation enjoying law and order, the land was filled with anarchy. Indeed, for Israel it was the worst of times. (See context in The Bible Exposition Commentary)

Gary Inrig applies the message of Judges to America - In our time, the winds of the “me generation” are blowing a strong and deadly virus. “Doing your own thing” has been enshrined as the national life-style, and the virus of relativism has infected every area of life, especially our concepts of spiritual truth and moral absolutes. Our society is increasingly secular, increasingly pagan, and vigorously anti-Christian. If ever a verse of the Bible has the ring of the twentieth century about it, it is the motto of the times of the judges: “Everyone did what was right in his own eyes.”… The book of Judges is filled with people very much like us – people with God-given potential for greatness and unfailing capacity for catastrophe. When they dared to trust God and depend upon Him, they were indeed people with hearts of iron, who made a positive, godly impact on their times. But when even the greatest heroes depended upon the flesh, they were revealed as people with feet of clay, who not only experienced but caused spiritual catastrophe. (Borrow his excellent book on Judges - Hearts of Iron, Feet of Clay While you cannot copy and paste, this is still a useful resource. See also his 50 part series online Journey Through Judges - This is a 50 part series online.  - see the reader comments to which I would add - Highly Recommended especially if you are going to teach or preach through Judges!)

Henrietta Mears - Someone has called the book of Judges the account of the Dark Ages of the Israelite people. The people forsook God (Jdg 2:13) and God forsook the people (Jdg 2:23). Robert Ingersoll (American Agnostic) spoke much of "the liberty of man, woman and child." His was a godless liberty. The modern equivalent is "doing our own thing." You see this in the book of Judges. Judges covers the period after the death of their great leader, Joshua, to the ascension of Saul to the throne of Israel… The book of Judges is in a way another book of beginnings where we see a new nation adjusting her national life. It is filled with struggle and disasters, but also with the moral courage of a select few. There is a decided monotony in the description of each successive stage of sin in Israel, but there is an equally remarkable variety in the instruments and methods of deliverance God used. There is something different in the story of each judge. There are fourteen judges—Othniel, Ehud, Shamgar, Deborah, Gideon, Tola, Jair, Jephthah, Ibzan, Elon, Abdon, Samson, Eli and Samuel. (Abimelech, a petty ruler, was not called of God to judge.) There were three types of Judges: The warrior-judges as Gideon and Samson; Priest-judges as Eli; Prophet-judges as Deborah and Samuel. The chief judges were Deborah, Gideon, Samson and Samuel… The book begins with compromise and ends with confusion. This is what happens in every unsurrendered life!… One thing we learn in the book of Judges is that a people who spend much of their time in disobedience to God make little progress during their lifetime. The book of Numbers recounts the forty years of wandering in the wilderness, but this book repeats again and again a record of departure from God… Here is an outline for Judges that is easy to remember. "Seven apostasies, seven servitudes to seven idolatrous and cruel nations, seven deliverances!" We read of humans' constant failure and God's constant mercy. (See context in What the Bible Is All About  or borrow wa copy of What the Bible is All About)

Ray Stedman - Judges is essentially the story of a deteriorating nation, and as such, it is a picture for us of deteriorating Christian life… "These things," as the apostle Paul says, "were written down for our instruction." (1Corinthians 10:11) God retraces in our lives the very circumstances, the very battles, and the very conflicts that we find Israel going through. In Joshua, the land of Canaan is the picture of the Spirit-filled life… (In Judges) The principle that always meant defeat in the lives of the nation of Israel is given to us in the very last verse of the book. If you miss that, you miss the key to the book: In those days there was no king in Israel; every man did what was right in his own eyes. (Judges 21:25) Notice that it does not say, "Every man did what was wrong in his own eyes." These people were not trying to do wrong. They were not essentially rebellious people determined to thwart the will of God in their lives. At this stage of Israel's history these people were very determined to do right, but they were trying to do what was right in their own eyes. The pattern of peril in this book of Judges can be simply put this way -- they were given over to the folly of consecrated blundering. They were consecrated, dedicated blunderers -- meaning to do right but ending up all wrong. I can tell you that no pattern repeats itself more frequently in my counseling sessions than this. Many, many times I have heard people say, "Oh, I don't know what went wrong. I meant to do right. I did what I thought was best. But everything seemed to go wrong."… The great lesson of this book, then, is that we must take God seriously about the enemy. Jesus Christ has come to save us from our sins -- not to allow us to settle down to live all our lives with them. He has come to drive them out from us and to separate us from them. If we do not take God seriously about these things that we call trivial we will experience an inevitable sequence, taking us step by step away from the intervening grace of God, onward to a course that brings us at last to moral collapse. I think this is the answer to those sudden moral collapses of men and women who have apparently been outstanding leaders for God, who present, on the outside at least, a fair and happy prospect that looks as though their spiritual life is strong. Then suddenly we read of some terrible moral collapse. What has happened? There has been an inward deterioration, exactly along the pattern of the book of Judges. (Overview of Judges- The Pattern of Defeat - Recommended)

Charles R Swindoll - Ironically, in this book we meet many heroes of faith: Othniel, Gideon, Samson, Shamgar, Deborah, Jephthah, Ehud … flawed individuals who answered God’s call to deliver the Israelites in sometimes dramatic form. The book includes many of the most graphic, violent, and disturbing scenes in all Scripture—some in the name of righteousness, others in the name of evil. The primary message of Judges is that God will not allow sin to go unpunished. As Exodus established, Israel was God’s people—He was their King… The people’s inability to resist sinful Canaanite influences eventually revealed their desire for a centralized monarchy, led by a righteous king whom God would choose as His intermediary. How do I apply this? Memory is a gift. Remembering the past teaches us countless lessons about how to live today. The Israelites forgot. They did not remember the miraculous events that brought them to their land or the covenant that united them to their God. But God did not forget His covenant—and because of His great love for His people, He disciplined His sinful children so that they might return to Him. Have you forgotten the great works God has done in your life? Perhaps your difficult circumstances are overpowering your faith. Do you feel as if He is disciplining you right now? Know that He disciplines those He loves (Hebrews 12:5–11). Return to Him. Remember, trust, and obey. He is waiting with open arms. (Insight for Living Ministries)

Judges - Driving Out Your Enemies - Precept Ministries International — Inductive Bible Study  Today, as in the days of Judges, everyone does what is right in his own eyes! Absolutes and traditions are pushed aside. Many feel oppressed. The book of Judges is God's Word for our day of apathy and apostasy. 7 lessons ( Click for discussion of the value of Inductive Study)

JUDGES COMMENTARY
Verse by Verse Commentary
Bruce Hurt, MD

Note - This commentary has been revised Spring, 2022. 

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JUDGES RESOURCES
BY CHAPTER

ART RELATED
To the Book of Judges

• Pictures Related to Book of Judges
• Maps Related to Book of Judges
• The Judges of Israel
• The Period of the Judges
• Ehud and the Oppression of the Moabites
• Deborah's Victory over the Canaanites
• Gideon's Battles with the Amalekites
• Jephthah and the Ammonites 
• Samson the the Philistines  
• Timelines Related to Book of Judges
• BLB Image Gallery -- 66 Images Related to Judges

PAUL APPLE
Commentary on Judges

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• 260 Page Commentary - Sept, 2012

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RESOURCES TO BORROW

Explanation - The following list includes not only commentaries but other Christian works by well known evangelical writers. Most of the resources below are newer works (written after 1970) which previously were available only for purchase in book form or in a Bible computer program. The resources are made freely available by archive.org but have several caveats - (1) they do not allow copy and paste, (2) they can only be checked out for one hour (but can be checked out immediately when your hour expires giving you time to read or take notes on a lengthy section) and (3) they require creating an account which allows you to check out the books free of charge. To set up an account click archive.org and then click the picture of the person in right upper corner and enter email and a password. That's all you have to do. Then you can read these more modern resources free of charge! I have read or used many of these resources but not all of them so ultimately you will need to be a Berean (Acts 17:11+) as you use them. I have also selected works that are conservative and Biblically sound. If you find one that you think does not meet those criteria please send an email at https://www.preceptaustin.org/contact. The resources are listed in alphabetical order by the author's last name and some include reviews of the particular resource. 

Judges, Ruth. Vol. 6: New American Commentary. DANIEL BLOCK -  Nashville: Broadman & Holman - 1999

Cyril Barber says this is "An exceedingly valuable exegetical and theological exposition. Based on the NIV, though Block gives evidence of working from the Hebrew text. Readers will find this a learned, discerning discussion that readily explains the meaning and message of these twin books. Recommended.

Rosscup - An evangelical contributes 586 pp. on Judges and 151 on Ruth. Introductory sections for both books survey the state of scholarly opinion and his belief in the integrity and reliability of the biblical books. Copious footnotes, often lengthy, reflect on others’ views, verifications of points in the books and also in other scripture, etc. Verse by verse work offers detail on grammar, word meaning, background, customs, and interpretive problems. Block holds that Jephthah sacrificed his daughter in death. On passages overall, this is a standout commentary, yet at times it states convictions without a specific answer to other leading views. One instance is in not commenting on the view that Ruth acted indecently with Boaz at night. Some accounts, as episodes of Samson, seem for the most part to be explained in reasonable detail. (Commentaries for Biblical Expositors: An annotated bibliography of selected works)

Tim Challies - Tremper Longman, who has not reviewed Dale Ralph Davis’ volume, gives Block’s commentary a 5-star rating and says, “This contribution is clearly the best thing available on the book of Judges. Block is thoroughly aware of all the literature that precedes his own, and he incorporates what is good and criticizes what is bad.” He also praises Block’s insights along with his literary and theological analysis. This commentary is slightly more advanced and in-depth than Davis’.

Judges Commentary -  DONALD CAMPBELL - Leaders in Crisis times (Living for God in a Society that has Forgotten God!)

Former president of Dallas Theological Seminary - has wonderful insights, illustrations and practical applications. Unfortunately this book is no longer being published but you may be able to find used copies.  Excellent practical commentary on Judges with good illustrations for sermons.

Review by Cyril Barber - A well-informed, judicious exposition that combines a timely handling of the text with a practical application of it. Ideal for adult discussion groups. Recommended.

Judges & Ruth: Tyndale Old Testament Commentary - ARTHUR CUNDALL - Tyndale Old Testament Commentary (Judges and Ruth) (1968)

Arthur Cundall writes the commentary on Judges and Leon Morris writes the commentary on Ruth. These both get excellent reviews - see reviews by several users. 

Here is a more generic review - "The Tyndale volumes have long been the premier shorter-length commentary series on both Testaments throughout the English-speaking world." (Craig Blomberg, Denver Seminary)

Judges Bible Study Commentary PAUL ENNS - Everyman's Bible Commentary (1982) (Zondervan)

Cyril Barber - A practical, clearly outlined, conservative treatment. Ideal for laypeople.

James Rosscup - If one wants down to business exposition, well-organized, with keen sensitivity to providing help on problem texts, this is a very good, brief conservative work by a clear, diligent student. It almost always goes right to the point, deals with pertinent questions, and always upholds a high view of the passages as being the Word of God.

Judges/Ruth - Everyman's Bible Commentary - Arthur Lewis (1979) 132 pages.  1  rating

A Commentary on Judges and Ruth ROBERT CHISHOLM 

Joshua, Judges and Ruth A GRAEME AULD - 

Cyril Barber - Daily Study Bible. Philadelphia: Westminster Press, 1984. †Auld writes out of the conviction that these books are the Bible's prime witness to Israel's early history in Canaan. He expounds the text skillfully and incorporates important historical, linguistic, and archaeological information into his discussion. 

Studies in Joshua-Job by Newell, William - This same resource is found here. Download Pdf (allows copy and paste)

Wiersbe says it is "valuable for your library."

Brookman writes "Popular studies with an excellent synopsis of the historical books. It is written in a clear manner, and surveys each book giving key ideas and insights." 

Evangelical Commentary on the Bible - Judges by Andrew Boling (20 pages); editor Walter Elwell (1989) 1239 pages. User reviews. (See also his 380 page commentary on Judges the Anchor Bible Series)

Hearts of Iron, Feet of Clay -  GARY INRIG - Judges shows us our potential for greatness...our capacity for catastrophe (2005) This is one of my favorite practical commentaries on Judges. - see reviews by users. 

Journey Through Judges - This is a 50 part series online (no charge) walking you through the entire book of Judges (recommended)! 

Rosscup -  This little book is a "sleeper" and has flown under the radar of many evangelicals. I highly recommend it to supplement your teaching and/or preaching through the Book of Judges. Notice that all the reviewers have given it the highest rating possible..

Not to the strong by McQuaid, Elwood, former president of Friends for Israel -

The Chapters include - In the Grasp of Failure, A Program for Victory, Barak—The Faceless, Gideon—The Fearful, Jephthah—The Forsaken, Samson—The Failure. Conservative. 

Old Testament characters : Bible study guide by Swindoll, Charles R (1991) 132 pages. Chapter 1 = Judges 13-15; Chapter 2 = Judges 16:4-31

Bible Knowledge Commentary - Old Testament - Dallas Theological Seminary Faculty

Bible Exposition Commentary - Old Testament - Warren Wiersbe - always worth checking

Wiersbe's Expository Outlines on the Old Testament by Warren W Wiersbe  - can be very helpful for sermon prep.

"Even the most difficult Scriptures come alive as Warren Wiersbe leads you book-by-book through the Old Testament and helps you to see the "big picture" of God's revelation. In this unique volume, you will find: • Introductions and/or outlines for every Old Testament book • Practical expositions of strategic chapters • Special studies on key topics, relating the Old Testament to the New Testament • Easy-to-understand expositions that are practical, preachable, and teachable If you have used Dr. Wiersbe's popular BE series, you know how simple and practical his Bible studies are, with outlines that almost teach themselves. If not, you can now discover a wonderful new resource. This work is a unique commentary on every book of the Old Testament. It contains new material not to be found in the BE series.

With the Word - Devotional Commentary - Warren Wiersbe 

STUDY BIBLES, ETC

Note: The first 3 resources have no time restriction and allow copy and paste function: 

(1) KJV Bible Commentary - Hindson, Edward E; Kroll, Woodrow Michael. Over 3000 pages of the entire OT/NT. Well done conservative commentary that interprets Scripture from a literal perspective. Pre-millennial.  User reviews - it generally gets 4/5 stars from users. 

Very well done conservative commentary that interprets Scripture from a literal perspective   user reviews 

The King James Version Bible Commentary is a complete verse-by-verse commentary. It is comprehensive in scope, reliable in scholarship, and easy to use. Its authors are leading evangelical theologians who provide practical truths and biblical principles. Any Bible student will gain new insights through this one-volume commentary based on the timeless King James Version of the Bible.

(2) The King James Study Bible Second Edition 2240 pages (2013) (Thomas Nelson) General Editor - Edward Hindson with multiple contributing editors. Pre-millennial. See introduction on How to Use this Study Bible.

(3) NKJV Study Bible: New King James Version Study Bible (formerly "The Nelson Study Bible - NKJV") by Earl D Radmacher; Ronald Barclay Allen; Wayne H House. 2345 pages. (1997, 2007). Very helpful notes. Conservative. Pre-millennial. 

The MacArthur study Bible : new King James version - John MacArthur

ESV study Bible - Excellent resource but not always literal in eschatology and the nation of Israel 

NIV Study Bible - (2011) 2570 pages  - Use this one if available as it has more notes than edition below.  This resource has been fully revised in 2020. 

HCSB Study Bible : Holman Christian Standard Bible - General Editor Jeremy Royal Howard (2010) 2360 pages. Conservative. Good notes. Include Holmans excellent maps. One hour limit

Life Application Study Bible : New Living Translation. Has some very helpful notes

NLT Study Bible (Illustration Version) 

The Living Insights Study Bible : New International Version - Charles Swindoll. Notes are good but somewhat sparse and not verse by verse.

The David Jeremiah study bible - (2013) 2208 pages.  Logos.com - "Drawing on more than 40 years of study, Dr. David Jeremiah has compiled a legacy resource that will make an eternal impact on generations to come. 8,000 study notes. Hundreds of enriching word studies"50+ Essentials of the Christian Faith" articles."

The Experiencing God Study Bible: the Bible for knowing and doing the will of God - Blackaby, Henry (1996) 1968 pages - CHECK THIS ONE! Each chapter begins with several questions under the title "PREPARE TO MEET GOD." Then you will interesting symbols before many of the passages. The chapter ends with a "DID YOU NOTICE?" question. This might make a "dry chapter" jump off the page! 

NIV archaeological Study Bible (2005) 2360 pages 

The Ryrie study Bible - Charles Ryrie (1978) 2142 pages. Conservative. 

The Defender's Study Bible : King James Version by Morris, Henry M.

Wycliffe Bible Commentary - Charles Pfeiffer - 1560 pages (1962). Less detailed than the KJV Bible Commentary. Conservative. Notes are generally verse by verse but brief. 

Rosscup - Conservative and premillennial scholars here have been experts in their fields. The work contains brief introductions and attempts to give a verse-by-verse exposition, though it does skip over some verses. The treatments vary with the authors, but as a whole it is a fine one-volume commentary for pastors and students to use or give to a layman. Outstanding sections include, for example: Whitcomb on Ezra-Nehemiah-Esther; Culver on Daniel; Ladd on Acts; Harrison on Galatians; Johnson on I Corinthians; and Ryrie on the Johannine Epistles.

Believer's Bible Commentary - OT and NT - MacDonald, William (1995) 2480 pages. Conservative. Literal. Often has very insightful comments. John MacArthur, says "Concise yet comprehensive - the most complete single-volume commentary I have seen." Warren Wiersbe adds "For the student who is serious about seeing Christ in the Word." One hour limit.

James Rosscup - This work, originally issued in 1983, is conservative and premillennial, written to help teachers, preachers and people in every walk of life with different views, explanation and application. 

MISCELLANEOUS RESOURCES

Jensen's Survey of Bible - Old Testament and New Testament (online) by Jensen, Irving  This is an outstanding resource and a great place to begin your study on any book of the Bible. 

IVP Background Commentary  - OT - John Walton

Zondervan Illustrated Bible Backgrounds Commentary - Isaiah, Jeremiah, Lamentations, Ezekiel, Daniel. Well done notes explaining cultural/historical aspects of the texts with color pictures. Interesting resource to supplement your study of the major prophets. 

Back toward the future : hints for interpreting Biblical prophecy by Kaiser, Walter C.,

The Old Testament in contemporary preaching by Kaiser, Walter 

The uses of the Old Testament in the New by Kaiser, Walter C

Nelson's Expository Dictionary of the Old Testament by Unger, Merrill 

Toward Old Testament ethics by Kaiser, Walter C.

Toward an Old Testament theology by Kaiser, Walter

The promise-plan of God : a biblical theology of the Old and New Testaments by Kaiser, Walter C - Excellent.

The Messiah in the Old Testament by Kaiser, Walter C

Every prophecy of the Bible: Walvoord, John F

Zondervan Atlas of The Bible By: Umair Mirza

Dictionary of Biblical Imagery - free for use online with no restrictions (i.e., you do not need to borrow this book). Editors Leland Ryken, J C Wilhoit, Tremper Longman III - This is a potential treasure chest to aid your preaching and teaching as it analyzes the meaning of a host of Biblical figures of speech. Clue - use the "One-page view" which then allows you to copy and paste text. One downside is there is no index, so you need to search 3291 pages for entries which are alphabetical. 

Archaeology and the Bible - OT and NT - only 123 pages. No division by books. Strictly confines itself to discussion of archaeology.

Dictionary of deities and demons in the Bible (DDD) - 950 pages (1995) Read some of the 65 ratings (4.8/5 Stars). A definitive in depth resource on this subject. Very expensive to purchase. 

Unger's bible handbook : a best-selling guide to understanding the bible by Unger, Merrill F

Rosscup - A former Professor of Old testament at Dallas Seminary, evangelical writer of many scholarly books, did this in his late years. He has sections on each Bible book, archaeology, Major Prophets, Minor Prophets, between the testaments, the four gospels, epistles of Paul, how the Bible came to us, Bible statistics, outline of church history, creation stories, Ur of Abram’s day, Egypt, Assyria, the Chaldean empire, demonism, miracles, Bethlehem, Dead Sea scrolls, Corinth, Ephesus, Rome, etc. The work includes more than 20 charts and 30 maps and has color sections. Unger has good material at some points in surveying passages, dealing with certain problems, etc., and handles the long-range prophecies in a premillennial way. Often he is very cursory.

Halley's Bible Handbook Henry H. Halley - (2000) 2720 pages (much larger than original edition in 1965 and no time limit on use). (Halley's Bible handbook : an abbreviated Bible commentary - one hour limit 1965 872 pages)

Rosscup - A much-used older evangelical handbook bringing together a brief commentary on Bible books, some key archaeological findings, historical background, maps, quotes, etc. It is helpful to a lay Bible teacher, Sunday School leader, or pastor looking for quick, pertinent information on a Bible book. This is the 72nd printing somewhat revised. Halley packed in much information. Unger’s is better overall, but that is not to say that Halley’s will not provide much help on basic information.

The Shaw Pocket Bible Handbook - Editor - Walter Elwell (1984) 408 pages.

"This hardback is small in size but packed full of content: Brief summaries of every book of the bible, cultural, archaeological and historical info, word definitions, pictures, maps and charts." Worth checking! 

Eerdmans' Handbook to the Bible (1983) 688 pages 

What the Bible is All About Henrietta Mears

The New Unger's Bible Dictionary by Unger, Merrill Frederick, 1909-

J.Sidlow Baxter: Explore The Book - pdf 

• Vol. 1 Genesis to Joshua
• Vol. 2 Judges to Esther
• Vol. 3 Job to Lamentations
• Vol. 4 Ezekiel to Malachi
• Vol. 5 The Gospels
• Vol. 6 Acts to Revelation

APOLOGETICS

The Apologetics Study Bible Understand Why You Believe - Comments from over 90 leading apologists, including: Ted Cabal, Lee Strobel, Chuck Colson, Norm Geisler, Josh McDowell, Albert Mohler, J.P. Moreland, see reviews. Here is a review from The Christian Reviewer.

Baker Encyclopedia of Christian Apologetics by Norman Geisler

Cyril Barber - This is a goldmine of valuable information! Well-indexed. Covers everything from “Absolute Truth” to “Zen Buddhism.” Extensive articles on such topics as “Agnosticism,” “Annihilationism,” “Bible, Alleged Errors in,” “Gnosticism,” “Miracles in the Bible,” “New Testament Manuscripts,” and “Objections to Resurrection,” “Big Bang Theory,” “Edward John Carnell,” “Christ, Death of,” are only a few of the insightful essays in this masterful work. Each article has been written in an understandable way, and a 28 page bibliography forms a valuable source for further research. An excellent resource.

The Kingdom of the Cults by Walter Martin (another source without restrictions or here)

Mormons : answered verse by verse David Reed 

Jehovah's Witnesses : answered verse by verse David Reed 

Evidence That Demands A Verdict - Josh McDowell (no restrictions)

The New Evidence that Demands a Verdict - Josh McDowell (no restrictions)

More Than A Carpenter - A modern classic by Josh McDowell - Great resource for those who are skeptical that Jesus is fully God, fully Man.

Encyclopedia of Bible Difficulties by Archer, Gleason L - or here with no restrictions

Hard Sayings of the Bible - Walter Kaiser

When Critics Ask - Norman Geisler

When Cultists Ask - Norman Geisler

When Skeptics Ask A Handbook  - Norman Geisler

MANNERS AND CUSTOMS IN THE BIBLE

Today's Handbook of Bible Times & Customs by Coleman, William L

Nelson's New Illustrated Bible Manners & Customs : How the People of the Bible Really Lived by Vos, Howard Frederic

Manners & Customs of the Bible (The New Manners and Customs)  Freeman, James M., 1827-1900 Published 1998

The New Manners and Customs of Bible Times: Gower, Ralph, 1933- Published 1987

Manners and Customs of Bible lands By: Wight, Fred Published 1983

Manners and Customs in the Bible By: Matthews, Victor Harold Published 1991

Handbook of life in Bible times By: Thompson, J. A. (John Arthur), 1913-2002 Published 1986

Illustrated dictionary of Bible manners and customs By: Deursen, A. van (Arie), 1891-1963 Published 1982

The Illustrated Guide to Bible Customs & Curiosities by Knight, George W. 

Orientalisms in Bible lands, giving light from customs, habits, manners, imagery, thought and life in the East for Bible students By: Rice, Edwin Wilbur, 1831-1929 Published 1910

Bible manners and customs By: Mackie, G. M. 1854-1922 Published 1898

Teach it to your children : how kids lived in Bible days By: Vamosh, Miriam Feinberg, author

Everyday life in Bible times : work, worship, and war  By: Embry, Margaret Published 1994

Everyday living : Bible life and times : fascinating, everyday customs and traditions from the people of the Bible  Published 2006

The Land and the Book; or, Biblical illustrations drawn from the manners and customs, the scenes and scenery, of the Holy land  By: Thomson, William M. (William McClure), 1806-1894 Published 1880

Eastern manners illustrative of the Old Testament history By: Jamieson, Robert, 1802-1880 Published 1838

Scripture manners and customs : being an account of the domestic habits, arts, etc., of Eastern nations mentioned in Holy Scripture Published  1895

HEBREW WORD STUDY
RESOURCES

Theological Wordbook of the Old Testament by Harris, R. Laird - (5/5 Stars) One of the best OT lexicons for studying Hebrew words.

Here is another link to the TWOT which has no time limit on use and does allow copy and paste. Can be downloaded as PDF. 

Vine's Expository Dictionary of Old Testament and New Testament Words - Online pdf

Hebrew Honey: a simple and deep word study of the Old Testament - 330 pages.  The definitions have more of a devotional flavor. For example, see the descriptive definition for "Abide" (Hebrew - gur). 

Expository Dictionary of Bible Words by Richards, Larry,  It does not go into great depth on the Greek or Hebrew words but does have some excellent insights. 

So That's What it Means (Theological Wordbook) - Formerly titled "Theological Wordbook" edited by Charles Swindoll. It is now under this new title So That's What it Means and can be borrowed - it is more like a dictionary than a lexicon but the comments are superb! The contributors include Donald Campbell, Wendell Johnston, John Witmer, John Walvoord 

Nelson's Expository Dictionary of the Old Testament by Unger, Merrill. Indexed by English word and then any related Hebrew nouns or verbs. Definitions are solid and geared to the lay person. 

Synonyms of the Old Testament-Robert Girdlestone

WAYNE BARBER
SERMON SERIES

This is only available in audio, but is listed because Dr Barber's "down home" preaching style draws out many practical insights on the Christian life from the ancient book of Judges. This series was preached in 1996. Wayne is now with the Lord. 

• The Symptoms of Partial Obedience: Judges 1
• Consequences of A Partial Obedience: Judges 1:1-6
• The Peril of Disobedience: Judges 1:7-15
• A Preview of the Book of Judges: Judges 2
• The Righteous Wisdom of God: Judges 3:1-8
• The Cycle Begins: Judges 3:9-10
• What Is Your Excuse: Judges 3:11-30
• Yes! God can use You: Judges 3:31
• The Battle Is Not Yours- It is the Lord's: Judges 4-5
• Little Is Much When God Is In It (Part 1): Judges 6:1-24
• Little Is Much When God Is In It (Part 2): Judges 6:23-32
• Little Is Much When God Is In It (Part 3): Judges 6:33- 7:25
• The Problems A Leader Must Face: Judges 8:1-32
• Be Careful Daddy, There's Somebody Watching: Judges 8:33-9:4
• What Goes Around Comes Around: Judges 9:5-57
• The Meaning of Repentance: Judges 10:1-16
• Overcoming Your Past: Judges 11:1-29
• The Cost of Not Trusting God: Judges 11:30-40
• A Tale of Two Men: Judges 12:1-7
• Lessons for Leaders: Judges 2-12

ALBERT BARNES
Commentary Notes on Judges

BRIAN BELL
Teaching Notes
Book of Judges

BIBLE.ORG RESOURCES
Book of Judges

• Articles On Judges Bible.org

BIBLICAL ILLUSTRATOR
Judges Illustrations

Anecdotes, Similes, Expository, Sermons, Homilies, etc

JIM BOMKAMP
Judges Sermon Notes

• Expository Bible Study Notes for Judges - click for links to studies below

GEORGE BUSH
Judges Notes
1852

Spurgeon: Like other works of this author—of considerable value.

Cyril Barber -  A pleasing synthesis of scholarship and devotion, historical background and relevant exposition. Bible students, whether laypeople or pastors, should eagerly acquire the writings of this fine biblical scholar and for their own edification and enrichment read what he wrote. This valuable reprint of the 1852 edition makes available the rare and rich homiletic suggestions of this Princeton scholar.

Brookman - A valuable classic reprint that will enhance sermon preparation. Even though this work was published in 1852, it is still loaded with rich expository thoughts on the books of Joshua and Judges. 

CAMBRIDGE BIBLE FOR SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES
Book of Judges
D A Cooke

CAMBRIDGE BIBLE COMMENTARY
John James Lias
Book of Judges

ALAN CARR
Judges Sermon Notes

RICH CATHERS
Judges Sermon Notes

Calvary Chapel of Fullerton

ADAM CLARKE
Judges Commentary

See caveat regarding his interpretative approach

CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY COMMENTARY
JUDGES COMMENTARY
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset and David Brown. 1871

THOMAS CONSTABLE
Commentary Notes
The Book of Judges

Conservative, Millennial

Note: The commentary below does not include the well done introductory comments and a nice map by Dr Constable which can be retrieved by clicking here for his Pdf of Judges

W A CRISWELL
Judges Sermon Notes

JOHN CURRID
COMMENTARY ON JUDGES

• Invitation to Judges
• What Is the Setting of the Book of Judges?
• What Is the Structure of the Book of Judges?
• Purpose
• Key Verse
• Outline
• Israel’s Unfaithfulness (1:1–3:6)
• Ongoing Conquest of the Land (1:1–26)
• Failure to Fulfill the Conquest (1:27–36)
• Israel’s Disobedience (2:1–3:6)
• The Downhill Cycle (3:7–16:31)
• Othniel (3:7–11)
• Ehud (3:12–30) and Shamgar (3:31)
• Deborah (4:1–5:31)
• Gideon (6:1–8:32)
• Abimelech (8:33–9:57)
• Tola and Jair (10:1–5)
• Jephthah (10:6–12:7)
• Ibzan, Elon, and Abdon (12:8–15)
• Samson (13:1–16:31)
• The Sinful Abyss (17:1–21:25)
• Micah, the Levite, and the Tribe of Dan (17:1–18:31)
• Sin of the Benjaminites (19:1–21:25)
• Bibliography

JOHN DUMMELOW
Judges Commentary

RON DANIEL
Judges Sermon Notes

BOB DEFFINBAUGH
Judges
Sermon Notes

"The Dark Days of Israel's Judges - A Study of the Book of Judges"

CHARLES ELLICOTT
COMMENTARY FOR ENGLISH READERS
JUDGES

Introduction	Judges 1	Judges 2	Judges 3
Judges 4	Judges 5	Judges 6	Judges 7
Judges 8	Judges 9	Judges 10	Judges 11
Judges 12	Judges 13	Judges 14	Judges 15
Judges 16	Judges 17	Judges 18	Judges 19
Judges 20	Judges 21

THE EXPOSITOR'S BIBLE
Judges Commentary 
 Robert A Watson, D. D.

EXPOSITOR'S DICTIONARY
OF TEXTS

A R FAUSSET
Judges - An Expository Commentary

Cyril Barber - A work of immeasurable value. Remains one of the finest treatments extant. A must for the expositor.

Well Done If part of a page does not show switch to the two page view or try "refresh" (F5 Key)

ARNO GAEBELEIN
Annotated Bible
on Judges

GENE GETZ
PRINCIPLES FROM JUDGES

These are short videos with practical principles.

• Judges 1:1-2; Consulting God: To make right decisions, we are first and foremost to consult God the Father and His Son Jesus Christ. Video
• Judges 1:17-19; Partial Obedience: We should guard against our human tendency to retreat when we face difficult challenges. Video
• Judges 1:20-36; Tests of Faith: We should view various difficulties in our walk with God as opportunities to demonstrate our faithfulness. Video
• Judges 2:1-5; Forsaking Sin: When we persist in sin, we must understand that we are offending God the Father and His Son, the Lord Jesus Christ. Video
• Judges 2:6-13; Modeling and Teaching: Adults are to model and teach God's will to the younger generation. Video
• Judges 2:14-15; God's Discipline: When we persistently disobey God, He will discipline us in order to help us live more godly lives. Video
• Judges 2:16-18; God's Compassion: Though the Lord will eventually judge all those who ultimately reject His gift of salvation, we should be assured that He is a God of love, mercy, and forgiveness. Video
• Judges 2:19-23; Internalizing God's Values: With God's help we are to internalize biblical values. Video
• Judges 3:1-11; Spiritual Leadership: We should always select and appoint leaders in the church who are qualified spiritually. Video
• Judges 4:1-24;Leadership Qualities: When appointing women to leadership positions in the church, we should take seriously the maturity profile outlined specifically for them. Video
• Judges 6:1-13;  Blaming God: We should not blame God for our misfortunes when weve caused these problems through our flagrant disobedience. Video
• Judges 6:14-16; Overcoming Intimidation: Even if we lack status and position in the Christian community, we are to trust God to use us to carry out His work in this world. Video
• Judges 6:17-40; Determining God's Will: We must be very cautious in asking God to verify what He has already made clear in His direct revelation in Scripture. Video
• Judges 7:1-23; Quality versus Quantity: In measuring success and doing God's work, we are to focus on quality rather than quantity. Video
• Judges 8:22-35; Thinking Consistently: To make decisions that glorify God, we must develop a value system that is consistent with God's character. Video
• Judges 9:1-57; Reciprocal Experiences: We are to treat others fairly and justly or God may discipline us by allowing what we have done to others to happen to us. Video
• Judges 10:6-18; Light in the Darkness: Followers of Jesus Christ are to view the decadence that surrounds them as an opportunity to be God's light in the darkness. Video
• Judges 13:1-16:31; Stories that Teach: When we read biblical stories of peoples lives, we should look for the lessons we can learn from both their successes and their failures. Video
• Judges 17:1-13;  Religious Syncretism: We must be extremely cautious that we never combine pagan concepts with true biblical values. Video
• Judges 19:1-30; Addressing Evil: As followers of Jesus Christ, we are to confront evil but always in biblical ways. Video
• Judges 21:25; A Primary Responsibility: We should pray regularly for government leaders so that we might live in a peaceful environment that is conducive to sharing the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ. Video

GOTQUESTIONS
BOOK OF JUDGES

Have also included selected articles from Fausset's Bible Dictionary which is an older but excellent resource.

• Book of Judges - Bible Survey (Fausset's article)
• Who was Adoni-Bezek? (Fausset's article)
• Judges 1-2 Why did the Israelites take the Canaanites as slaves instead of destroying them as they were instructed?
• Judges 1:13, 3:9-11 - Who was Othniel? (Fausset's article)
• Judges 3:15-26 - Who was Ehud? (Fausset's article)
• Judges 3:31 Who was Shamgar? (Fausset's article)
• Judges 3:31 What is an ox goad / oxgoad in the Bible? (Wikipedia)
• Judges 4:4-14, 5:1-15 What is the story of Deborah and Barak? (Fausset's article - Deborah) (Fausset-Barak)
• Judges 4:17-5:24 Who was Jael in the Bible? (Fausset's article)
• Judges 6-8 What can we learn from the life of Gideon? (Fausset's article)
• Judges 6:32, 7:1 Why is Gideon referred to as Jerubbaal?
• Judges 6:37-40 Is it acceptable to "lay out a fleece" before God in prayer?
• Judges 8-9 Who was Abimelech in the Book of Judges?
• Judges 10:1ff Who were Tola, Jair, Ibzan, Elon, and Abdon?
• Judges 11:1-12:7 Who was Jephthah?  (Fausset's article)
• Judges 11:34ff Did Jephthah sacrifice his daughter to the Lord?
• Judges 12:6 What is the meaning of shibboleth in the Bible? (Wikipedia-pronounced) (Fausset's article)
• Judges 13-16 What can we learn from the life of Samson?  (Fausset's article)
• Judges 16 Who was Delilah in the Bible? (Fausset's article)
• Judges 16 What should we learn from the account of Samson and Delilah?
• Judges 16:5-19 What was the source of Samson's strength?
• Judges 17-18 What can we learn from the account of Micah and the idol in Judges?
• Judges 19 What can we learn from the story of the Levite and his concubine?

JOHN GILL
Judges Commentary

L. M. GRANT
Commentary on Judges

DAVE GUZIK
Judges Commentary

Brief Notes from Conservative, Evangelical, Millennial Perspective

ROBERT HAWKER
Poor Man's Commentary
Judges

DAVE HATCHER
Judges Sermons

THESE ARE AUDIO WITH BRIEF NOTES -- When you click the page select "Notes" for brief transcript

Judges 21

Judges 20

Judges 19

Judges 18

Judges 17

Judges 16

Judges 15

Judges 14

Judges 13:8-25

Judges 13:1-7

Judges 11:12 - 12:7

Judges 10:6 - 11:11

Judges 10:1-5, 12:8-15

Judges 8:33 - 9:57

Judges 8:18-32

Judges 7:1 - 8:17

Judges 6:25-40

Judges 6:1-24

Judges 5

Judges 4

Judges 3:12-31

Judges 3:7-11

Judges 2:14 - 3:6

Judges 2:1-13

Judges 1:1-36

MATTHEW HENRY
Judges Commentary

HOMILETICAL COMMENTARY
"The Preacher's Commentary"
Book of Judges

Rich Resource - Check it out. (E.g. 120 pages of notes on Judges 3!)

HYMNS
Relating to Judges

• Click here, scroll down, click specific book

INTERNATIONAL CRITICAL COMMENTARY ON THE HOLY SCRIPTURES
Judges Commentary
George F Moore

S LEWIS JOHNSON
Sermons on Judges

• Judges 6:11-40 Gideon and the Call of God
• Judges 6:33-34 The Holy Spirit in the Old Testament
• Judges 7:1-25 Gideon’s Three Hundred
• Judges 8:1-32 The Backslider
• Judges 13:1-25 Bright Beginning
• Judges 14:1-20 The Providence of God
• Judges 15:1-20 God’s Provision and Deliverance from the Philistines
• Judges 16 The Danger of Unconscious Decay

KEIL AND DELITZSCH
Commentary on the Old Testament
Judges

Spurgeon on Keil & Delitzsch: We cannot read Keil with pleasure, for we want spiritual meat, but yet it is most desirable for us to know what the text really means. Without indicating either the spiritual lesson or the moral of the history, Keil simply explains the facts, and in so doing aids the reader to realize them. We confess we should like something more. A work for the learned. It has received the highest commendations from competent scholars. But it is somewhat dull and formal.

JUDGES DEVOTIONALS AND ILLUSTRATIONS
Indexed by Chapter

Today in the Word, Back to the Bible, Our Daily Bread, et al

JOHN KITTO
Studies on Judges

From his Daily Bible Illustrations & The Pictorial Bible on the Old Testament

C H Spurgeon comments of John Kitto's work on Judges writing that it is "Exceedingly meritorious. Refer to it frequently." High praise from the prince of preachers! (Commenting and commentaries)

PAUL E. KRETZMANN
The Popular Commentary
Judges

Lutheran Perspective

LANGE'S COMMENTARY ON THE HOLY SCRIPTURES
Judges Commentary
Paulus Cassel

DAVID LEGGE
Sermons on Judges

ALEXANDER MACLAREN
Judges Sermons

J VERNON MCGEE
Judges Commentary
Thru the Bible

Mp3 Audio

Introduction	Judges 1	Judges 2	Judges 3
Judges 4	Judges 5	Judges 6	Judges 7
Judges 8	Judges 9	Judges 10	Judges 11
Judges 12	Judges 13	Judges 14	Judges 15
Judges 16	Judges 17	Judges 18	Judges 19
Judges 20

F B MEYER
Our Daily Homily
Judges

Additional Commentary from F B Meyer

F B MEYER
Commentary
Judges

Rosscup comments: Meyer (1847–1929) published this originally in 1895. He left a big witness as a Christian, husband and expositor on the spiritual life. Here he is clear, simple, to the point, and practical in application. The book is especially suited for pastors, Sunday School teachers and laypersons. Sometimes he overdoes things, as in seeing Hittites and confederates as depicting “The evil habits of the old past” (p 12). Yet in many cases he is apt, as using Gideon to show the need to look to God for adequacy. He sees Saul as unsaved, having the Spirit on him but not in him (Commentaries for Biblical Expositors: An annotated bibliography of selected works)

MISCELLANEOUS RESOURCES
Judges
Conservative, Evangelical

FREE THEOLOGICAL JOURNAL ARTICLES

• Unspeakable Crimes: The Abuse of Women in the Book of Judges -- By: Daniel I. Block
• ‘No King In Israel’: Narrative Criticism And Judges 17-21 Philip Satterthwaite
• History and Theology in Joshua and Judges - Dennis Bratcher
• The Judges of Israel - Dennis Bratcher
• Will The Real Gideon Please Stand Up? Narrative Style And Intention In Judges 6-9 - Daniel Block
• Judges 6-8 The Gideon Narrative as the Focal Point of Judges - J Paul Tanner
• The Conquest and Early Hebrew Poetry - Peter Craigie
• Judges 5 - Parallel Word Pairs in the Song of Deborah - Peter Craigie
• Antecedents of the Monarchy in Ancient Israel - Arthur E Cundall
• The Book of Judges: The Israelite Tribal Federation and Its Discontents - Daniel J. Elazar
• The Symbolism of the Lion and the Bees: Another Ironic Twist in the Samson Cycle - Martin Emmrich
• The Shaving of Samson: A Note on Judges 16:19 - F C Fensham
• Enigma Variations: Aspects of the Samson Story Judges 13-16 - Mark Greene
• A Literary Appreciation of the Book of Judges - J P U Lilley
• The Altar in Joshua and Judges - J P U Lilley
• Moral Formation and the Book of Judges - Paul Miller
• 12 Pages of Questions on Judges chapter 1

BEST COMMENTARIES ON THE BOOK OF JUDGES:

Judges, Ruth - New American Commentary, 1999 - Daniel Block

Rosscup comments: An evangelical contributes 586 pp. on Judges and 151 on Ruth. Introductory sections for both books survey the state of scholarly opinion and his belief in the integrity and reliability of the biblical books. Copious footnotes, often lengthy, reflect on others’ views, verifications of points in the books and also in other scripture, etc. Verse by verse work offers detail on grammar, word meaning, background, customs, and interpretive problems. Block holds that Jephthah sacrificed his daughter in death. On passages overall, this is a standout commentary, yet at times it states convictions without a specific answer to other leading views. One instance is in not commenting on the view that Ruth acted indecently with Boaz at night. Some accounts, as episodes of Samson, seem for the most part to be explained in reasonable detail. (Commentaries for Biblical Expositors: An annotated bibliography of selected works)

Such A Great Salvation. Grand Rapids: 1990. - Dale R Davis (Listen to Mp3 - Judges) 

Rosscup comments: A flowing, popular conservative exposition that can be suggestive for pastors on individual messages or series. Davis deals with problems in footnotes. He keeps the vital message foremost and points out the relevance to today. The book is usually refreshing to help one grow in grace. Davis keeps spotlighting the beauty of God. Cf. also his book on Joshua.

My comment: Anything on the Old Testament by Dale Davis is worth consulting if you are teaching or preaching because he does such a wonderful job of making the OT text applicable and practical to NT saints!

Distressing days of the judges by Leon J Wood - BORROW

Rosscup comments: This is an outstanding work by a firm evangelical scholar. The book discusses in detail many of the key problems expositors need help on in the book, It provides solid help in understanding the main aspects of most sections. It is one of the most valuable books on the period of the Judges and on character sketches of the main judges.

Cyril Barber -  A most important work. It is well researched, reliable, and ideally suited to the needs of the expositor who desires relevant data to support his exposition of the text. Wood makes this colorful period of Israelite history come alive with his apt descriptions and careful use of historical, linguistic, and archaeological material. This book is deserving of a place in every preacher's library

Hearts of Iron, Feet of Clay - Gary Inrig - BORROW   See also his 50 part series online Journey Through Judges)

Comment: This little book is a "sleeper" and has flown under the radar of many evangelicals. I highly recommend it to supplement your teaching and/or preaching through the Book of Judges. Notice that all the reviewers have given it the highest rating possible..

• Book Review by James Rosscup - Judges, A Narrative of God's Power - Cyril Barber
• OT Commentaries For Expositors 1987-92 https://tms.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/tmsj4d.pdf
• Book Review - Judges, Ruth. Vol. 6 of The New American Commentary - Reviewed by William Barrick

Cyril Barber - The Minister's Library recommendations (Volume 2 and Volume 3)

• Auld, A. Graeme. Joshua, Judges, and Ruth. Daily Study Bible. Philadelphia: Westminster Press, 1984. †Auld writes out of the conviction that these books are the Bible's prime witness to Israel's early history in Canaan. He expounds the text skillfully and incorporates important historical, linguistic, and archaeological information into his discussion. 
• Barber, Cyril John. Judges: A Narrative of God’s Power. Eugene, OR: Wipf and Stock, 2004. First published in 1990. James Rosscup, in his Commentaries for Biblical Expositors, wrote: “[This is] a well-organized conservative exposition arising out of much study and skill in showing how alive biblical passages are…. Barber uses captivating headlines for sections, a vivid flow, arousing descriptions, analogies, illustrations, and applications. He deals with many problems awarely, using notes that sometimes are lengthy and meaty…. He is competent, thought provoking, and often sharp in exposing the timeliness of the book for life today.”
• Block, Daniel. Judges, Ruth. Vol. 6: New American Commentary BORROW - Nashville: Broadman & Holman, 1999. An exceedingly valuable exegetical and theological exposition. Based on the NIV, though Block gives evidence of working from the Hebrew text. Readers will find this a learned, discerning discussion that readily explains the meaning and message of these twin books. Recommended.
• Boling, Robert G. Judges The Anchor Bible BORROW. The Anchor Bible. Garden City, N.Y.: Doubleday and Co., 1975. A new translation with scholarly notes and commentary. Neither as helpful to the expository preacher as Fausset's exemplary treatment, nor as abreast of the latest scholarly research as Wood's invaluable work. What is presented, however, is valuable for its correlation of linguistic and historical data.
• Bush, George. Joshua and judges (click here). Minneapolis: Klock & Klock Christian Publishers, 1981. These formerly separate studies have now been combined into one volume. They provide a pleasing synthesis of scholarship and devotion, historical background and relevant exposition. Bible students, whether laypeople or pastors, should eagerly acquire the writings of this fine biblical scholar and for their own edification and enrichment read what he wrote. This valuable reprint of the 1852 edition makes available the rare and rich homiletic suggestions of this Princeton scholar.
• Campbell, Donald Judges Leaders in Crisis Times: BORROW Wheaton, IL: Victor Books, 1989. A well-informed, judicious exposition that combines a timely handling of the text with a practical application of it. Ideal for adult discussion groups. Recommended. ( - archive.org allows you to borrow for an hour and renew)
• Enns, Paul P Bible Study Commentary: Judges. BORROW Grand Rapids: Zondervan Publishing House, 1982. A practical, clearly outlined, conservative treatment. Ideal for laypeople.
• Fausset, Andrew Robert. (click here) A Critical and Expository Commentary on the Book of Judges. Minneapolis: James & Klock Publishing Co., 1977. A work of immeasurable value. Remains one of the finest treatments extant. A must for the expositor. One of the finest expositions on Judges available today. Deals fairly with interpretative problems. Of great value to the expository preacher. Recommended.
• Garstang, John. Joshua Judges: The Foundations of Bible History. BORROW Grand Rapids: Kregel Publications, 1978. Reprinted after years of neglect, this epochal work treats history, geography, archaeology, and the settlement of Israel in the land. Though he adheres to a modified form of the documentary hypothesis, Garstang's treatment is nevertheless possessed of a freshness and vitality seldom found in works of this nature.
• Goslinga, C. J. Joshua, Judges, Ruth Bible Student's Commentary. BORROW Translated by R. Togtman. Grand Rapids: Regency Reference Library, 1987. Brief, perceptive comments on each verse of these canonical books. Adheres to the standard evangelical interpretation of major critical issues. In applying the text to life, Goslinga follows a typological approach. As a commentary, this work serves as a handy guide to laypeople studying these books for the first time. Pastors and lay preachers may find the outlines helpful. 
• Hamlin, E. John .At risk in the Promised Land : a commentary on the book of Judges (BORROW) International Theological Commentary. Grand Rapids: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., 1990. A fresh, original, imaginative commentary. Each chapter concludes with "Perspectives" on the text that take the form of reflections on the historic context. 
• Lang, John Marshall, and Thomas Kirk. Studies in the Book of Judges. 2 vols. in 1. Minneapolis: Klock & Klock Christian Publishers, 1983. Though all conservative believers boldly affirm that the Bible exists in sixty six books, most relegate the teaching of portions of judges to the early Sunday school years. Not so with the able Scots who took on the task of explaining the relevancy of this section of Scripture to our lives. Lang concentrates on Gideon, with incidental comments on the other judges. Kirk focuses attention on Samson. Together they provide a satisfying work that covers the material and shows to readers how the incidents of the OT find a parallel in our day.
• Lindars, Barnabas. Judges 1--5: A New Translation and Commentary. Edited by A. D. H. Mayes. International Critical Commentary. Edinburgh: T. And T. Clark, 1995. Lindars died before completing his exegetical commentary on Judges. What he has provided is a detailed, technical exposition that follows the Hebrew text verse-by-verse and phrase-by-phrase.
• Martin, James D. The Book of Judges. Cambridge Bible Commentary. New York: Cambridge University Press, 1975. Based on the NEB, this work follows the pattern of the series. The author repeatedly calls in question the historicity of the events, expresses doubt over the Samson narrative, and believes that sun mythology underlies much of what is recorded. Unreliable.
• Rogers, Richard. A Commentary on judges. Carlisle, Pa.: Banner of Truth Trust, 1983. Described by C. H. Spurgeon as "THE work upon judges," this facsimile of the 1615 edition contains a wealth of practical and relevant material. Throughout his discussion of the events of this book, Rogers reveals a pastor's heart. Though his messages mirror the experience of God's people in England during the time of Sir Francis Drake and the Spanish Armada, their application is to any people facing external threat and the struggle for spiritual, economic, and social freedom. Beautifully reproduced with handsome binding and printed on excellent paper, this is a worthy acquisition all the more so because it has been unobtainable for more than a century. Recommended.
• Soggin, J. Alberto. Judges, a Commentary. Old Testament Library. Philadelphia: Westminster Press, 1981. An able commentary that readily makes available to the busy pastor a wealth of textual material.
• Wiersbe, Warren Wendell. Be Available. Wheaton, IL: Victor Books, 1994. Greed. Immorality. Disregard for moral absolutes. These “modern” lifestyles and attitudes were also prevalent during the era of the Judges. In the darkest of times, God raised up unique individuals to do His will. Here is their story. Be Available is a book for each one of us. It breathes encouragement. Read it and see.
• Wilcock, Michael. The Message of Judges: Grace Abounding. The Bible Speaks Today. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 1993. Covers the contents in eight chapters. Focuses on the major issues revealing mankind’s inherent sinfulness and God’s grace. Too brief to be of lasting value.
• Wiseman, Luke H. Practical Truths from Judges. Grand Rapids: Kregel Publications, 1985. Formerly published as Men of Faith, this work contains a wealth of practical material; applications are offered to encourage and challenge us today. The author presents a general view of the period of the judges along with an indepth study of the lives of Barak, Gideon, Jephthah, and Samson.

HENRY MORRIS  - Defender's Study Bible -Conservative 

DANNY AKIN - SERMONS

• Essential Characteristics of a Bad Leader – Judges 11:1-12:7
• From Great To Bad – Judges 13-16

GOSPEL COALITION

• The Gospel Coalition - Mp3's on Judges

DICTIONARY

KENNETH BOA

• Judges Survey - Mp3

GENE BROOKS

• Judges: Key Message/ Key Verses

KATHRYN CAPOCCIA

• Women of the Bible - Deborah and Jael

BOB DEFFINBAUGH

• Israel’s Dark Ages

DEVOTIONALS ON JUDGES

• Judges Devotionals

GUSTAVE DORE WOODCUTS

JAMES FREEMAN

JAMES GRAY

• Judges - Synthetic Bible Studies

TED HILDEBRANDT

• Getting Started with Judges

HAMPTON KEATHLEY IV

• The Role of Women in the Book of Judges

HOMER HEATER, JR - Judges

• Judges Summary

WILLIAM KELLY

• Lectures on the book of Judges

KEITH KRELL - sermons

• Judges 1:1-3:6 Conquer or Be Conquered
• Judges 3:7-31 God’s Power; Man’s Weakness
• Judges 4–5 A Smashing Salvation
• Judges 6:1-8:21 A Work of Faith in Progress
• Judges 8:22-9:57 From Great to Gone
• Judges 10:6–12:7 Failure of the Family
• Judges 13:1-16:31 A Saved Soul, A Wasted Life
• Judges 17-21  From Worse to Worst

LIGONIER MINISTRY - R C SPROUL

• Judges 4–5 Deborah
• Judges 21:25 Our Ethical Basis
• Judges 2:11; 21:25 The Basis of Ethics
• Judges 2:11; 21:25 The Basics of Ethics - 2

BILL MCRAE

• Judges and Ruth Survey - Mp3

JOHN MACARTHUR

• Judges - Discussion of Title, Author, Date, Background, Historical and Theological Themes, Interpretative Challenges

Outline of the Book of Judges

I. Introduction and Summary—The Disobedience of Israel (Judges 1:1–3:6)

A. Incomplete Conquest over the Canaanites (Judges 1:1–36)

B. The Decline and Judgment of Israel (Judges 2:1–3:6)

II. A Selected History of the Judges—The Deliverance of Israel (Judges 3:7–16:31)

A. First Period: Othniel vs. Mesopotamians (Judges 3:7–11)

B. Second Period: Ehud and Shamgar vs. Moabites (Judges 3:12–31)

C. Third Period: Deborah vs. Canaanites (Judges 4:1–5:31)

D. Fourth Period: Gideon vs. Midianites (Judges 6:1–8:32)

E. Fifth Period : Tola and Jair vs. Abimelech’s Effects (Judges 8:33–10:5)

F. Sixth Period: Jephthah, Ibzan, Elon, and Abdon vs. Philistines and Ammonites (Judges 10:6–12:15)

G. Seventh Period: Samson vs. Philistines (Judges 13:1–16:31)

III. Epilogue—The Dereliction of Israel (Judges 17:1–21:25)

A. The Idolatry of Micah and the Danites (Judges 17:1–18:31)

B. The Crime at Gibeah and War Against Benjamin (Judges 19:1–21:25)

MAPS

MAPS FROM ESV STUDY BIBLE -

Note - Those links that are titled "Introduction to...." or "at the Time of..." include Timelines, Introductory Background and usually a Map related to the specific time.

• Near East at the Time of Genesis
• Garden of Eden
• Table of Nations
• Abram Travels to Canaan
• Jacob Returns to Canaan
• Egypt at the Time of Joseph
• Journey to Mount Sinai
• Introduction to Leviticus
• Introduction to Numbers
• Journey to Canaan
• Boundaries of the Promised Land
• Introduction to Deuteronomy
• Introduction to Joshua
• Conquest of Canaan: Southern Campaign
• Conquest of Canaan: Northern Campaign
• Allotment of the Land
• Introduction to Judges
• Judges of Israel
• Gideon Defeats Midianites
• Samson’s Exploits
• Introduction to Ruth

MORE MAPS - 

• Twelve Tribes of Israel - Swindoll Study Bible.
• Conquest of Canaan - Swindoll Study Bible.
• Ancient Near East from 1200-100 BC
• The Conquest of Canaan
• The Sea Peoples
• The Levant from 1200-1000 BCE
• The Conquest by Joshua
• Joshua's Central and Southern Campaigns
• Joshua's Northern Campaign
• The Limits of Israelite Settlement
• Israel in Canaan from Joshua to Samuel to Saul
• The Tribal Allotments of Israel
• The Division of the Land Among the Tribes
• Levitical Cities and Cities of Refuge (1)
• The Levitical Cities (2)
• The Judges of Israel
• Judges 13-16 Map and Timeline - Steve Rudd
• The Period of the Judges
• Ehud and the Oppression of the Moabites
• Deborah's Victory over the Canaanites
• Gideon's Battles with the Amalekites
• Jephthah and the Ammonites
• Samson the the Philistines
• The Battle at Ebenezer and the Loss of the Ark
• The Ministry of Samuel and Anointment of Saul
• The Kingdom of Saul and His Wars
• Saul, 1000 BCE
• David's Flight from Saul

DAVID MALICK

• An Argument of the Book of Judges
• An Introduction to the Book of Judges
• Selected Bibliography for the Book of Judges

J VERNON MCGEE

• Joshua, Judges, Ruth - Notes and Outlines - Pdf

WILLIAM MOOREHEAD

• Judges - Outline Studies in the Books of the Old Testament - 1893

MONERGISM - MP3'S

• Judges - Chapter 01 (7)
• Judges - Chapter 02 (11)
• Judges - Chapter 03 (12)
• Judges - Chapter 04 (5)
• Judges - Chapter 05 (4)
• Judges - Chapter 06 (17)
• Judges - Chapter 07 (13)
• Judges - Chapter 08 (8)
• Judges - Chapter 09 (5)
• Judges - Chapter 10 (7)
• Judges - Chapter 11 (8)
• Judges - Chapter 12 (5)
• Judges - Chapter 13 (9)
• Judges - Chapter 14 (6)
• Judges - Chapter 15 (3)
• Judges - Chapter 16 (5)
• Judges - Chapter 17 (4)
• Judges - Chapter 18 (3)
• Judges - Chapter 19 (1)
• Judges - Chapter 20 (2)
• Judges - Chapter 21 (1)

G CAMPBELL MORGAN

• Judges - The Message of Judges

WILLIAM NEWELL

Wiersbe says it is "valuable for your library."

Brookman writes "Popular studies with an excellent synopsis of the historical books. It is written in a clear manner, and surveys each book giving key ideas and insights." 

• Studies in Joshua-Job by Newell, William - This same resource is found here. Download Pdf (allows copy and paste)

WILLIAM W ORR

• Key to Judges

MYER PEARLMAN

• Through the Bible Book by Book - Judges

WIL POUNDS

• Judges: Introduction

LESLIE RAINEY

• The Book of Judges
• Judges: The Book of Rebellion And Restoration

RICHARD OWEN ROBERTS

• Judges - Cycles of Revival - Pdf

STEVE RUDD

• Judges Timeline from 1350-950 - this may has the approximate dates of the various Judges
• Book of Ruth - timeline maps, with Judges - Harmony of Judges, Othniel, Ehud, Ruth

RAY STEDMAN

• The Message of History (Historical books)
• Judges: The Pattern of Defeat - Overview

CHARLES SWINDOLL

• Book of Judges Overview - Insight for Living Ministries
• See Judges Overview Chart at bottom of the page

Sample Excerpt - What's the big idea? The primary message of Judges is that God will not allow sin to go unpunished. As Exodus established, Israel was God’s people—He was their King. They had forsaken the covenant established at Mount Sinai. In Judges, He disciplined them for following other gods, disobeying His sacrificial laws, engaging in blatant immorality, and descending into anarchy at times. Yet because they were His people, He listened to their cries for mercy and raised up leaders to deliver them. Unfortunately, even these godly individuals did not wield sufficient influence to change the nation’s direction. The people’s inability to resist sinful Canaanite influences eventually revealed their desire for a centralized monarchy, led by a righteous king whom God would choose as His intermediary.

How do I apply this? Memory is a gift. Remembering the past teaches us countless lessons about how to live today. The Israelites forgot. They did not remember the miraculous events that brought them to their land or the covenant that united them to their God. But God did not forget His covenant—and because of His great love for His people, He disciplined His sinful children so that they might return to Him. Have you forgotten the great works God has done in your life? Perhaps your difficult circumstances are overpowering your faith. Do you feel as if He is disciplining you right now? Know that He disciplines those He loves (Hebrews 12:5–11). Return to Him. Remember, trust, and obey. He is waiting with open arms.

ISBE ARTICLE

• Judges, book of
• Judges, period of

R A TORREY

• Judges, Extraordinary (Topical List by Torrey)

JAMES VAN DINE

• Analysis of Judges

PAUL R. VAN GORDER

• Judges - The Old Testament Presents… Reflections of Christ - interesting

JOHN WALSH

• Othniel, Deborah, Gideon's fleece, 300 Men, King of Trees, Jephthah's Vow, The Birth of Samson - Lessons for Sunday School classes

JUDGES RESOURCES
COMMENTARIES, SERMONS, ETC

J S BLACKBURN

• Samson and Delilah

DANIEL BLOCK - Judges, Ruth. Vol. 6: New American Commentary. Nashville: Broadman & Holman - 1999

Cyril Barber says this is "An exceedingly valuable exegetical and theological exposition. Based on the NIV, though Block gives evidence of working from the Hebrew text. Readers will find this a learned, discerning discussion that readily explains the meaning and message of these twin books. Recommended.

Rosscup - An evangelical contributes 586 pp. on Judges and 151 on Ruth. Introductory sections for both books survey the state of scholarly opinion and his belief in the integrity and reliability of the biblical books. Copious footnotes, often lengthy, reflect on others’ views, verifications of points in the books and also in other scripture, etc. Verse by verse work offers detail on grammar, word meaning, background, customs, and interpretive problems. Block holds that Jephthah sacrificed his daughter in death. On passages overall, this is a standout commentary, yet at times it states convictions without a specific answer to other leading views. One instance is in not commenting on the view that Ruth acted indecently with Boaz at night. Some accounts, as episodes of Samson, seem for the most part to be explained in reasonable detail. (Commentaries for Biblical Expositors: An annotated bibliography of selected works)

Read more user reviews.

• Judges, Ruth. Vol. 6: New American Commentary - archive.org allows you to borrow this book for an hour at no charge and renew. While you cannot copy and paste, this is still a useful resource. 
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DONALD CAMPBELL - Leaders in Crisis times (Living for God in a Society that has Forgotten God!)

Former president of Dallas Theological Seminary - has wonderful insights, illustrations and practical applications. Unfortunately this book is no longer being published but you may be able to find used copies.  Excellent practical commentary on Judges with good illustrations for sermons.

Review by Cyril Barber - A well-informed, judicious exposition that combines a timely handling of the text with a practical application of it. Ideal for adult discussion groups. Recommended.

• Judges Commentary - archive.org allows you to borrow for an hour at no charge and renew. While you cannot copy and paste, this is still a useful resource. 
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ALAN CARR

• Sermons on the Book of Judges

ARTHUR CUNDALL - Tyndale Old Testament Commentary (Judges and Ruth) (1968)

Arthur Cundall writes the commentary on Judges and Leon Morris writes the commentary on Ruth. These both get excellent reviews - see reviews by several users. 

Here is a more generic review - "The Tyndale volumes have long been the premier shorter-length commentary series on both Testaments throughout the English-speaking world." (Craig Blomberg, Denver Seminary)

• TOTC Judges & Ruth: Tyndale Old Testament Commentary - archive.org allows you to borrow for an hour at no charge and renew. While you cannot copy and paste, this is still a useful resource. 
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KAY DAIGLE

J DAVIES

• Notes on the Book of Judges

MARK DEVER, ET AL (MP3'S)

MARCUS DODS

• Judges: Sketches from Judges - chapters entitled = Joshua, Gideon, Jotham, Jephthah, Samson, Eli The Blessings of the Tribes

GEORGE C M DOUGLAS

• The Book of Judges Commentary

J DARBY

• Judges 1 Darby's Bible Synopsis

DAN DUNCAN

• Judges - 25 Mp3's from Believers Chapel, Dallas

EXPLORE THE BIBLE

• Truth or Consequences Judges 2:11-22
• Follow the Leader Judges 4:1-4, 6-8a, 10; 5 1-5, 9-11a 
• Taking Risk Judges 6:11-16; 7:9-11,13-15
• Family Feud Judges 9:1-9, 14-15, 56-57 
• Trivial Pursuit Judges 13:24-25; 16:4-5, 15-17, 19-20, 28-30
• The Domino Effect Judges 17:1-8, 12-13; 18:30-31

DON FORTNER

FOUNDERS MINISTRIES - Writers include Mark Dunn, Tom Nettles, Tom Ascol, Michael Wren

Founders entitles their study of Judges "Half hearted devotion to a wholly devoted God" 

• Judges 1:1 The Judge's Judges
• Judges 1:1-2:5 Partial Obedience 
• Judges 2:1-23 Betrayal and Its Consequences
• Judges 2:6-3:6Generation Degeneration
• Judges 2:11-19 A Spiral of Disobedience
• Judges 3:7-11How Our Covenant God Loves His People
• Judges 3:12-31 An Unlikely Deliverer of an Undeserving People 
• Judges 4:1-9, 5:1-5 - Deborah: Encouraging Faith
• Judges 4 Godly Leadership
• Judges 4:4-16 The Oppressor Destroyed 
• Judges 4-5  A Dramatic Salvation 
• Judges 6 Gideon The Unlikely Warrior
• Judges 6:1-24 Our Peace
• Judges 6:11-7:14 A Strong Faith 
• Judges 6:14-16,36-40 Do You Require Signs? (Scroll down)
• Judges 6-7 Faithful While Fearful
• Judges 7 With God, Weakness Is Strength
• Judges 8 The Dangers and Inadequacy of Success
• Judges 8:22-9:57 The Fruit of Ungodliness
• Judges 9:1-10:5 Brambleman - Faithless Departure from a Faithful God
• Judges 10:6-12:15 A Despised Savior of an Undeserving People 
• Judges 13-14 Samson the Startup Savior Part 1 
• Judges 13:1-7, 15:3-5, 16:21-28 Samson: A Model of Compromise
• Judge 15-16 Samson the Start Up Savior Part 2
• Judges 17:1-13; 18:14-31 Worship: A Matter of the Heart and the Heart of the Matter
• Judges 16:4-6, 13-20 The Sin of Underachievement
• Judges 17-18 Homemade Religion - A Disaster in Disguise 
• Judges 19-21 Homemade Religion - Morally Bankrupt 

ED HINDSON 

• Morality Turned Upside Down: Biblical Examples of Apostasy in the Book of Judges - 21 pages

A M HODGKIN

• Christ in All the Scriptures - Book of Judges
• Christ in All the Scriptures - Table of Contents

DAVID HOLWICK

JODI HOOPER

A Sunday School study plan for kids by Bible Lessons 4 Kids including large group lesson, small group lesson and family devotions. For more information, please read About Bible Lessons 4 Kidz.

GARY INRIG - Judges shows us our potential for greatness...our capacity for catastrophe (2005)

This is one of my favorite practical commentaries on Judges. - see reviews by several users. 

• Hearts of Iron, Feet of Clay - archive.org allows you to borrow for an hour at no charge and renew. While you cannot copy and paste, this is still a useful resource. 
• Journey Through Judges - This is a 50 part series online (no charge) walking you through the entire book of Judges (recommended)! 
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DAVID LEGGE

• Sermons on the Book of Judges

WILLIAM MACDONALD

• Introduction to Judges - Audio only
• BORROW Believer's Bible Commentary - OT and NT - brief but well done comments

MARTIN MANSER - Dictionary Bible themes - interesting 

• Judges 1:1 - click arrow or go to dropdown at top of page

G CAMPBELL MORGAN

AREND REMMERS

• The Book of Judges (Overview of the Books of the Old Testament)

REFORMATION STUDY BIBLE

KIM RIDDLEBARGER

• Sermons on the Book of Judges
• Judges 2:16-23 "The LORD Raised Up Judges" --
• Judges 1:1-31 "They Did Not Drive Them Out Completely"
•  Judges 2:1-15 "They Abandoned the LORD"
•  Judges 2:16-3:6 "The LORD Was Moved to Pity"
• Judges 3:7-11 "The Lord Raised Up a Deliverer" 
• Judges 3:12-30 "The Hand of the LORD"
• Judges 3:31-4:24 "God Subdued Jabin" 
• Judges 5:1-31 "Hear O Kings" 
• Judges 6:1-40 "Please, Lord, How Can I Save Israel?"
• Judges 7:1-8:3 "As the Sand That Is On the Seashore"
• Judges 8:4-35 "The Lord Will Rule Over You" 
• Judges 9:1-57 "You Have Risen Up Against my Father's House" 
• Judges 10:1-11:11  "We Have Forsaken Our God" 
• Judges 11:12-12:7 "Jephthah Made a Vow to the Lord" 
• Judges 13:1-14:20 "Behold You Shall Conceive"
• Judges 15:1-16:31 "O Lord God Please Remember Me"
• Judges 17:1-18:31 "Everyone Did What Was Right in His Own Eyes"

RAYMOND H SAXE - expository notes

• Judges 1:1-36 (pdf)
• Judges 2:1-13 (pdf)
• Judges 2:14-23 (pdf)
• Judges 3:12-30 (pdf)
• Judges 3:31 (pdf)
• Judges 4:1-24 (pdf)
• Judges 5:1-31 (pdf)
• Judges 6:1-10 (pdf)
• Judges 6:11-24 (pdf)
• Judges 6:25-40 (pdf)
• Judges 7:1-25 (pdf)
• Judges 8:1-21 (pdf)
• Judges 8:22-35 (pdf)
• Judges 9:1-21 (pdf)
• Judges 9:23-57 (pdf)
• Judges 10:6-18 (pdf)
• Judges 11:1-29 (pdf)
• Judges 11:30-12:7 (pdf)
• Judges 13:1-23 (pdf)
• Judges 13:24-14:20 (pdf)
• Judges 15:1-20 (pdf)
• Judges 16:1-31 (pdf)
• Judges 17-18 (pdf)
• Judges 19:1-30 (pdf)
• Judges 20-21 (pdf)

CHUCK SMITH

PHILIP SMITH

• Judges: Life Without Law - Easy English Commentary

JOHN STEVENSON - often makes some very nice charts

• Judges: The Age of Heroes
• Judges 1-2 A Faltering Conquest
• Judges 3-17 The Career of the Judges

JOHN SCHULTZ - former missionary to Papau, New Guinea

• Commentary on the Book of Judges - 132 pages

G W THATCHER - generally verse by verse comments

• Judges 1
• Judges 2
• Judges 3
• Judges 4
• Judges 5
• Judges 6
• Judges 7
• Judges 8
• Judges 9
• Judges 10
• Judges 11
• Judges 12
• Judges 13
• Judges 14
• Judges 15
• Judges 16
• Judges 17
• Judges 18
• Judges 19
• Judges 20
• Judges 21

FRANK WALLACE

• The Days of the Judges (1): Othniel
• The Days of the Judges (2): Ehud and Shamgar
• The Days of the Judges (3): Deborah
• The Days of the Judges (4): Gideon

LUKE WISEMAN

Cyril Barber - Men of Faith... contains a wealth of practical material; applications are offered to encourage and challenge us today. The author presents a general view of the period of the judges along with an in depth study of the lives of Barak, Gideon, Jephthah, and Samson.

Brookman - A valuable classic reprint study that presents a general overview of the period of the Judges along with an in depth study of the lives of Barak, Gideon, Jephthah and Samson."

Spurgeon - Mr Wiseman in this work tells "of Gideon and Barak, of Samson and of Jephthah," and he does it in a powerful style. He was one of the best preachers in the Wesleyan body. A man of fullness, and judiciousness; in fact, a wise man.

Wiersbe - (Contains) rich veins of gold that others have ignored or neglected. I rejoice that (this) classic is available again for people who are serious about Bible study...you (will) find insights from the Scriptures that can enrich your life and ministry." 

• Men of Faith or Sketches from the Book of Judges. 1870.
• Judges 1 Men of Faith - Early Victories
• Canaanites Not Expelled
• Judges 2 The Angel at Bochim
• Judges 2 Mission and Success of the Judges
• Israel Tested and Trained
• Judges 4 - Barak
• Judges 4 - The Enemy
• Judges 4 - The Prophetess
• The Deliverer
• The Victory
• Jael
• Gideon
• The Day of Midian
• Jephthah
• The Vow
• Shibboleth
• Samson

Spurgeon comments: Mr. Wiseman in this work tells “of Gideon and Barak, of Samson and of Jephthah,” and he does it in a powerful style. He was one of the best preachers in the Wesleyan body. A man of fulness, and judiciousness; in fact, a wise man.

Cyril Barber - Men of Faith... contains a wealth of practical material; applications are offered to encourage and challenge us today. The author presents a general view of the period of the judges along with an in depth study of the lives of Barak, Gideon, Jephthah, and Samson.

JUDGES
INDEXED BY CHAPTER/VERSE

ON SITE COMMENTARY

• Judges 1 Verse by Verse Commentary
• Judges 1 Devotionals and Illustrations

ROBERT E NEIGHBOUR

• Judges 1 (Living Water Commentary)

TONY BECKETT WOODROW KROLL

• Judges 1-3 Feel the Power

H L ROSSIER

• Judges Preface
• Judges 1:1-16 The condition of Israel at the time of Joshua's death
• Judges 1:17-36 What characterizes declension?

THEODORE EPP

• Judges 1:1,2, 27-36: Incomplete Victory

C H SPURGEON

• Judges 1:12-14 Achsah’s Asking, A Pattern Of Prayer
• Judges 1:19,20 Chariots of Iron - Pdf

SERMONS BY VERSE - OLDER WORKS

Spiritual Initiatives	A.F. Muir	Judges 1:1
The Death of the Great	W.F. Adeney	Judges 1:1, 2
Transfer of Authority	A.F. Muir	Judges 1:1, 2
A Thrilling Life and its Lessons	Homiletic Review	Judges 1:1-10
Adoni-Bezek; Or, Righteous Retribution	Fred. Hastings.	Judges 1:1-10
Adoni-Bezek's Confession	Joseph Mede, B. D.	Judges 1:1-10
Dead Heroes Missed	R. Rogers.	Judges 1:1-10
Dead Leaders and Living Duties	F. G. Marchant.	Judges 1:1-10
God Sovereign Over His Servants	L. H. Wiseman, M. A.	Judges 1:1-10
Punishment Delayed	Joseph Mede, B. D.	Judges 1:1-10
Retribution Inevitable	G. A. Sowter, M. A.	Judges 1:1-10
Simplicity in Prayer	J. Parker, D. D.	Judges 1:1-10
The Law of Retribution	J. Jackson Wray.	Judges 1:1-10
The Punishment of Adoni-Bezek	W. Jay.	Judges 1:1-10
The Retribution of God Acknowledged	R. Rogers.	Judges 1:1-10
The Story of Requital	J. Parker, D. D.	Judges 1:1-10
Alliances in the Holy War	A.F. Muir	Judges 1:3
Mutual Help	W.F. Adeney	Judges 1:3
Retribution	W.F. Adeney	Judges 1:6, 7
Correspondence of Crime and Requital	A.F. Muir	Judges 1:7
The Book-Town	R. A. Watson, M. A.	Judges 1:11
The Public Spirit of Caleb	A.F. Muir	Judges 1:11-15
Achsah's Asking a Pattern of Prayer	Spurgeon, Charles Haddon	Judges 1:12-15
Difficulties and Hardships in Life	R. Rogers.	Judges 1:12-15
The Blessings Given in the Gospel	F. Tucker, B. A.	Judges 1:12-15
The Upper Springs and the Nether Springs	Arthur Ritchie.	Judges 1:12-15
Compensations	A.F. Muir	Judges 1:14, 15
Chariots of Iron		Judges 1:17-19
What Hinders the Gospel	Homilist	Judges 1:17-19
Zephath and Hormah	R. A. Watson, M. A.	Judges 1:17-19
Divine Help Versus Material Obstacles	A.F. Muir	Judges 1:19
The Presence of Cod in the Battle of Life	W.F. Adeney	Judges 1:19
A Title to be Made Good	A.F. Muir	Judges 1:19-21
An Unwilling Helper of the Cause of God	A.F. Muir	Judges 1:22-26
Success in Carrying Out God's Commands	R. Rogers.	Judges 1:22-26
The Spies and the Man of Bethel	R. Rogers.	Judges 1:22-26
A Good Work Forsaken	R. Rogers.	Judges 1:27-28
Attitude of the World Towards the Church	L. H. Wiseman, M. A.	Judges 1:27-28
Forsaking the Lord's Work	F. G. Marchant.	Judges 1:27-28
Human Wisdom Versus Divine	A.F. Muir	Judges 1:28
The Failure of Duty of One an Occasion of Inconvenience to Another	A.F. Muir	Judges 1:34, 35
A Neglect of Duty Injurious to Others	R. Rogers.	Judges 1:34-36

JUDGES 2

ON SITE COMMENTARY

• Judges 2 Verse by Verse Commentary
• Judges 2 Devotionals and Illustrations

H L ROSSIER

• Judges 2:1-5 The origin and consequences of declension
• Judges 2:6-3:4 Israel's ruin looked at in reference to God

TODAY IN THE WORD

• Judges 2:1-15 Devotional

C H SPURGEON

• Judges 2:4,5 Bochim or The Weepers

JOHN PIPER

• Judges 2:6-14: Will the Next Generation Know?

ALAN STEWART

• Judges 2:10 Losing a Generation

OUR DAILY BREAD

• Judges 2:11

THEODORE EPP

• Judges 2:11-23: Results of Rebellion

DON FORTNER

• Judges 2:1-23 Enemies Within

A Summary of Israel's Faithlessness and God's Patience	Alexander Maclaren	Judges 2:1
Bochim	Bp. Woodford.	Judges 2:1-5
Bochim	A.F. Muir	Judges 2:1-5
Bochim; Or, the Weepers	Spurgeon, Charles Haddon	Judges 2:1-5
From Gilgal to Bochim	R. Winterbotham, M. A.	Judges 2:1-5
Sorrow not Repentance	De Witt S. Clark.	Judges 2:1-5
The Evil of Disobedience to God	Spurgeon, Charles Haddon	Judges 2:1-5
The Failure of Obedience	L. H. Wiseman, M. A.	Judges 2:1-5
The Israelites At Bochim	T. Kidd.	Judges 2:1-5
The Preaching of Repentance	W.F. Adeney	Judges 2:1-5
The Rushing of Tears	T. De Witt Talmage.	Judges 2:1-5
Thorough-Going Christianity	R. S. Candlish, D. D.	Judges 2:1-5
Thy Weeper	J. B. Brown, B. A.	Judges 2:1-5
Wasted Emotion	L. A. Banks.	Judges 2:1-5
Israel Forsaking God	Sermons by the Monday Club	Judges 2:6-10
Israel's Apostasy	W. G. Moorehead, D. D.	Judges 2:6-10
Joshua and Another Generation	D. Davies.	Judges 2:6-10
Man	Homilist	Judges 2:6-10
The Force of Personal Testimony and Influence	A.F. Muir	Judges 2:6-13
Israel's Apostasy	W.F. Adeney	Judges 2:11-13
God's Methods with Nations	A. P. Foster.	Judges 2:11-15
Israel's Obstinacy and God's Patience	A. Maclaren, D. D.	Judges 2:11-15
Mercy is the Midst of Judgment	A.F. Muir	Judges 2:14-18
The Judges, Their Choice, Function, and Administration	L. H. Wiseman, M. A.	Judges 2:16-23
Tested by Temptation	W.F. Adeney	Judges 2:21, 22

JUDGES 3

ON SITE COMMENTARY

• Judges 3 Verse by Verse Commentary
• Judges 3 Devotionals and Illustrations

MARK ADAMS 

• Judges 3:1-4:9 Crossing from Fear to Faith

H L ROSSIER

• Judges 3:5-11 Othniel
• Judges 3:12-30 Ehud
• Judges 3:31 Shamgar

DON FORTNER

• Judges 3:12-30 When Lefty Let Fatty Have It

STREAMS IN DESERT

• Judges 3:9,10: Preparing His Heroes

C H SPURGEON

• Judges 3:20 A Message from God

WARREN WIERSBE

• Judges 3:31: Use The Tools You Have (Shamgar)

OLDER SERMONS

Use What You Have	Charles Wesley Naylor	Judges 3:1
The Proving of Israel	A.F. Muir	Judges 3:1-4
It was God's Will, Then	L. H. Wiseman, M.A.	Judges 3:1-5
Tests and Chastisement	J. P. Millar.	Judges 3:1-5
The Trial and Chastisement of an Unfaithful People	J. P. Millar.	Judges 3:1-5
The Forbidden Covenant	A.F. Muir	Judges 3:5-7
The Downward Course of Sin	J. P. Millar.	Judges 3:6-7
Idolatry and its Nemesis	A.F. Muir	Judges 3:8
Israel in Servitude	C. Ness.	Judges 3:8
Great Men	W.F. Adeney	Judges 3:9, 10
True Deliverance Must Ever Come from God	A.F. Muir	Judges 3:9, 10
Judgment, Then Deliverance	R. A. Watson, M. A.	Judges 3:9-11
Othniel	R. A. Watson, M. A.	Judges 3:9-11
Political Leadership	R. A. Watson, M. A.	Judges 3:9-11
Prayer Helpful to Leadership	John McNeill.	Judges 3:9-11
The Controlling Man	John Robertson.	Judges 3:9-11
The Gift of The Spirit of the Lord	R. Rogers.	Judges 3:9-11
The Making of a Hero	J. M. Gibbon.	Judges 3:9-11
The Secret of Individual and National Greatness	A.F. Muir	Judges 3:10, 11
And the Land Had Rest - the True Peace	A.F. Muir	Judges 3:11
Continued and Repeated Offence Entails More Signal Punishment	A.F. Muir	Judges 3:12-14
A Distinct Message	Spurgeon, Charles Haddon	Judges 3:12-30
A Message from God	W. Rudder, D. D.	Judges 3:12-30
A Message from God	J. Cumming, D. D.	Judges 3:12-30
A Message from God	J. B. C. Murphy, B. A.	Judges 3:12-30
A Sermon Upon Keys	John Mitchell.	Judges 3:12-30
Application of the Truth		Judges 3:12-30
Effective Preachers Compared to Ehud	John McNeill.	Judges 3:12-30
Ehud: Left-Handedness	J. Parker, D. D.	Judges 3:12-30
God's Messages	J. P. Millar.	Judges 3:12-30
I have a Message from God unto Thee	T. Raffles, D. D.	Judges 3:12-30
Lessons from the Death of Eglon	T. De Witt Talmage.	Judges 3:12-30
Sin -- Suffering; Penitence and Deliverance Repeated	J. P. Millar.	Judges 3:12-30
The Christian Minister Bearing a Message from God to Man	H. S. Plumptre, M. A.	Judges 3:12-30
The Gospel Message	D. Johnston, D. D.	Judges 3:12-30
The Gospel Message	E. Cooper, M. A.	Judges 3:12-30
The Summer Parlour	W.F. Bishop.	Judges 3:12-30
Unexpected Perils	S. Baring-Gould, M. A.	Judges 3:12-30
A Man Left-Handed	W.F. Adeney	Judges 3:15
Ehud	A.F. Muir	Judges 3:15-26
A Man for the Time	James Dann.	Judges 3:31
Great Results with Imperfect Tools		Judges 3:31
Shamgar	T. Kelly.	Judges 3:31
Shamgar	A.F. Muir	Judges 3:31
Shamgar: Mean Instruments	J. Parker, D. D.	Judges 3:31
Shamgar's Ox-Goad	R. A. Watson, M. A.	Judges 3:31
Shamgar's Ox-Goad	John McNeill.	Judges 3:31

JUDGES 4

ON SITE COMMENTARY

• Judges 4 Verse by Verse Commentary
• Judges 4 Devotionals and Illustrations

SANDRA GLAHN

• Judges 4-5 Deborah- The Woman God Uses - Bible.org

DAVID COOK

• Judges 4 Deborah - God's Leading Lady

H L ROSSIER

• Judges 4 Deborah and Barak

BOB DEFFINBAUGH

• Judges 4 & 5: The Prophetess Deborah

TONY BECKETT WOODROW KROLL

• Judges 4-6 Mighty Man?

TODAY IN THE WORD

• Judges 4:1-16 Devotional

C H SPURGEON

• Judges 4:9 Devotional
• Judges 4:22: Sin Slain

Reappearance of Vanquished Foes	L. H. Wiseman, M. A.	Judges 4:1-3
Temporary Influences and a Permanent Tendency	A.F. Muir	Judges 4:1-11
A Sermon for the New Year	Homilist	Judges 4:4-11
Deborah: Woman's Attribute	E. Monro, M. A.	Judges 4:4-11
Influence	A. Crummell.	Judges 4:4-11
Lessons from an Old Story	Dean Vaughan.	Judges 4:4-11
Self-Reliance	Bp. Boyd Carpenter.	Judges 4:4-11
The Duty of Woman to Women	Bp. H. C. Potter.	Judges 4:4-11
Deborah and Barak	W.F. Adeney	Judges 4:8, 9
The Battle of the Brook Kishon, or Material Force Versus Spiritual	A.F. Muir	Judges 4:12-17
Jael and Sisera	F. F. Statham, B. A.	Judges 4:18-24
Jael, a Type of the Unscrupulous Helpers of a Good Cause	R. A. Watson, M. A.	Judges 4:18-24
Jael's Deed	L. H. Wiseman, M. A.	Judges 4:18-24
Life's Crises	R. A. Watson, M. A.	Judges 4:18-24
Sin Slain	Spurgeon, Charles Haddon	Judges 4:18-24
The Defence and Example of Jael	H. Melvill, B. D.	Judges 4:18-24
Thou Shalt Say, No	George Putnam.	Judges 4:20
Thou Shalt Say, No	James Walker.	Judges 4:20
Patriotic Treachery	W.F. Adeney	Judges 4:21
Sin Slain	Charles Haddon Spurgeon	Judges 4:22
A Great Victory -- But God's	E. M. Mouchin.	Judges 4:23

JUDGES 5

ON SITE COMMENTARY

• Judges 5 Verse by Verse Commentary
• Judges 5 Devotionals and Illustrations

FRANKLIN KIRKSEY

• Judges 5:23 No Time for Neutrality

H L ROSSIER

• Judges 5 Deborah's Song

C H SPURGEON

• Judges 5:11: Songs of Deliverance
• Judges 5:12 Awakening Praise
• Judges 5:12: Magnificat

PETER CRAIGIE

• Judges 5 - Parallel Word Pairs in the Song of Deborah

OUR DAILY BREAD

• Judges 5:16

JAMES HASTINGS

• Judges 5:23 The Sin of Meroz - over 20 pages!

Deborah: a Mother in Israel	A. Whyte, D. D.	Judges 5:1-11
Leaders	W. L. Watkinson.	Judges 5:1-11
Leaders Who Lead	J. Stalker, D. D.	Judges 5:1-11
National Mercies and National Sins	D. Moore, M. A.	Judges 5:1-11
Songs of Deliverance		Judges 5:1-11
The Big I	D. Davies.	Judges 5:1-11
The Noise of Archer's in the Places of Drawing Water	R. H. Parr, M. A.	Judges 5:1-11
The Soldier's Honour	T. Adams.	Judges 5:1-11
Self-Sacrifice and its Inspirer	A.F. Muir	Judges 5:2
National Ruin and the True Deliverer	A.F. Muir	Judges 5:6, 7
A Mother in Israel	W.F. Adeney	Judges 5:7
The Peril of National Irreligion	A.F. Muir	Judges 5:8
Self-Dedication	W.F. Adeney	Judges 5:9
Testimony and Thanksgiving the Duty of the Redeemed	A.F. Muir	Judges 5:10, 11
Songs of Deliverance	Charles Haddon Spurgeon	Judges 5:11
Divisions Should be Avoided	T. De Witt Talmage.	Judges 5:12-22
God's Cause Carried on by Human Agency	J. Bunting, M. A.	Judges 5:12-22
Interposition and Victory	James Wells.	Judges 5:12-22
Life Jeoparded in Heroic Service		Judges 5:12-22
Magnificat	Spurgeon, Charles Haddon	Judges 5:12-22
On Shirking Duty	T. C. Finlayson.	Judges 5:12-22
Sisera no Match for the Stars	E. J. Hardy, M. A.	Judges 5:12-22
The Apology of the Non-Fighters	W. L. Watkinson.	Judges 5:12-22
The Attitude of Reuben	W. Hay Aitken, M. A.	Judges 5:12-22
The Stars Fought Against Sisera	Canon Hutchings.	Judges 5:12-22
Why Did Dan Remain in Ships	W. Hay Aitken, M. A.	Judges 5:12-22
Why Did Dan Remain in Ships?		Judges 5:12-22
Literary Occupations	W.F. Adeney	Judges 5:14
National Defence a Common Responsibility	A.F. Muir	Judges 5:14-23
Indolent Indecision	W.F. Adeney	Judges 5:16
Recreant Reuben	Alexander Maclaren	Judges 5:16
All Things are Yours'	Alexander Maclaren	Judges 5:20
The Hopelessness of Opposition to God	A.F. Muir	Judges 5:20
Coming to the Help of the Lord	James Stuart.	Judges 5:23
Co-Operation in God's Cause Required of All	W. Roby.	Judges 5:23
Inaction	Bp. Phillips Brooks.	Judges 5:23
Religious	H. W. Dearden, M. A.	Judges 5:23
The Curse of Meroz	W.F. Adeney	Judges 5:23
The Curse of Meroz (2)	A.F. Muir	Judges 5:23
The Doom of Meroz	C. J. Brown, D. D.	Judges 5:23
The Moral of the Curse of Meroz	U. R. Thomas.	Judges 5:23
Why was Meroz Cursed?	Cecil Hook, M. A.	Judges 5:23
Zeal Lacking	Bp. Jeremy Taylor.	Judges 5:23
The Conduct of Jael	A.F. Muir	Judges 5:24
Deborah's Praise of Jael	R. A. Watson, M. A.	Judges 5:24-27
The Blessing of Jael	Bp. Woodford.	Judges 5:24-27
The Blessing of Jael by Deborah	Canon Liddon.	Judges 5:24-27
The Delayed Chariot	J. O. Keen, D. D.	Judges 5:28-30
Christians Like the Sun	Helps for the Pulpit	Judges 5:31
Interposing Power	James Wells.	Judges 5:31
Jewish Zeal, a Pattern to Christians	J. H. Newman, D. D.	Judges 5:31
Love Makes Suns	A. Maclaren, D. D.	Judges 5:31
Rejoicing At the Death of an Oppressor		Judges 5:31
The Enemies and Friends of Jehovah	J. Burns, D. D.	Judges 5:31
The Imprecations of the Old Testament	John Thomas, M. A.	Judges 5:31
The Rival Armies	H. G. Parrish, B. A.	Judges 5:31
The Sunlike Life	A.F. Muir	Judges 5:31
The Triumph of the Church	W.F. Adeney	Judges 5:31
The Victorious Course of the Divine Kingdom	A. H. Drysdale, M. A.	Judges 5:31

JUDGES 6

ROBERT E NEIGHBOUR

• Judges 6 (Living Water Commentary)

MARK ADAMS 

• Judges 6-8 If God is With Us, Why Has All This Happened to Us? 

ON SITE COMMENTARY

• Judges 6 Verse by Verse Commentary
  Judges 6 Devotionals and Illustrations

DANIEL BLOCK

• Judges 6-9 Will The Real Gideon Please Stand Up? Narrative Style & Intention

CHRISTIANS UNITE

• Judges 6 Art Related to Gideon

LLOYD STILLEY

• Judges 6-7 Six Trust Lessons from Gideon

STEVE ANDREWS

• Judges 6-8 Gideon's Guidelines for Greatness

H L ROSSIER

• Judges 6:1-10 The word of God reaching the conscience
• Judges 6:11-40 Gideon Prepared for Service

BRIAN BILL

• Judges 2:10-14:31 Leadership Lessons
• Judges 6-8 Gideon: Learning How To Trust
• Judges 6:24 God Our Peace (Jehovah Shalom)

VINCE HEFNER

• Judges 6:1-16 Going for Broke when Everything Else is Broken

TODAY IN THE WORD

• Judges 6:1-24 Devotional

A B SIMPSON

• Judges 6-8 Gideon or Faith Finding Strength Through Weakness

SAMUEL LOGAN BRENGLE

• Judges 6-7 Gideon's Band

WOODROW KROLL

• Judges 6:28 Discouragement

C H SPURGEON

• Judges 6:4ff: One War Over and Another Begun

JAMES MERRITT

• Judges 6:13 Why Do We Suffer?

CHRIS BENFIELD

• Judges 6:11-16 Greater is He that is in Me
• Judges 2:7-10 Make His Name Known

C H SPURGEON

• Judges 6:14

EXPLORE THE BIBLE

• Judges 6:14-16,36-40 Do You Require Signs?

DANIEL SNADDON

• Judges 6:34: The Power of the Holy Spirit

WOODROW KROLL

• Judges 6:34: Fleece or Faith?

ANSWERS TO TOUGH QUESTIONS

• Judges 6:36-40 Is it okay to put out the fleece to know God's will?

STREAMS IN THE DESERT

• Judges 6:39: Degrees of Faith

Israel's Extremity	A.F. Muir	Judges 6:1-6
Divine Punishment Through Natural Means	J. Parker, D. D.	Judges 6:1-10
Divine Reproof	L. H. Wiseman, M. A.	Judges 6:1-10
Divine Retribution	L. H. Wiseman, M. A.	Judges 6:1-10
The Midianite Spoilers	L. H. Wiseman, M. A.	Judges 6:1-10
The Result of Disobedience to God's Voice	J. Parker	Judges 6:1-10
God Sought and Found in Times of Trouble	W.F. Adeney	Judges 6:7-10
Merciful Reproof	A.F. Muir	Judges 6:7-10
Divine Mercy: its Adaptation and Sufficiency	A.F. Muir	Judges 6:7, 8, 11, 34
Diffidence	W.F. Adeney	Judges 6:11-14
The Call of Gideon	A.F. Muir	Judges 6:11-15
A Look, a Word, and a Question	Spurgeon, Charles Haddon	Judges 6:11-24
Brotherhood Illustrated by Gideon's Reply	R. A. Watson, M. A.	Judges 6:11-24
Death Impossible	C. D. Bradlee.	Judges 6:11-24
Gideon's Altar	A. Maclaren, D. D.	Judges 6:11-24
Gideon's Angelic Visitor	R. Young, M. A.	Judges 6:11-24
Gideon's Attitude Partly Right and Partly Wrong	Marcus Dods, D. D.	Judges 6:11-24
Gideon's Call to Service	C. Leach, D. D.	Judges 6:11-24
Gideon's Commission	J. Irons.	Judges 6:11-24
Gideon's Interview with the Angel	F. Elwin.	Judges 6:11-24
Gideon's Lament	W. Miller, M. A.	Judges 6:11-24
Gideon's Might	J. T. Hamly.	Judges 6:11-24
Gideon's Obedience to God's Call	W. Miller, M. A.	Judges 6:11-24
Gideon's Sacrifice	The Weekly Pulpit	Judges 6:11-24
Gideon's Sacrifice Accepted	F. Elwin.	Judges 6:11-24
Gideon's Triumph	Homilist	Judges 6:11-24
God's Call, and the Response to It	R. A. Watson, M. A.	Judges 6:11-24
How to Treat Doubters	Prof. G. A Smith.	Judges 6:11-24
Invisible Might	G. A. Rogers, M. A.	Judges 6:11-24
Jehovah-Shalom	G. A. Rogers, M. A.	Judges 6:11-24
Jehovah-Shalom	J. J. S. Bird.	Judges 6:11-24
Jehovah-Shalom: the Lord Our Peace	R. Newton, D. D.	Judges 6:11-24
One War Over and Another Begun	Spurgeon, Charles Haddon	Judges 6:11-24
Providence not to be Judged from a Narrow Point of View	J. Parker, D. D.	Judges 6:11-24
The Assurance of Peace Vouchsafed to Gideon	W. W. Duncan, M. A.	Judges 6:11-24
The Christian's Peculiar State	E. Temple.	Judges 6:11-24
The Divine Afflatus	W. W. Duncan, M. A.	Judges 6:11-24
The Look of God	Homilist	Judges 6:11-24
The Man of Valour	W. Burrows, B. A.	Judges 6:11-24
The Sign	G. A. Rogers, M. A.	Judges 6:11-24
The Witness of Divine Fire and the Altar of Divine Peace	Henry T. Edwards, M. A.	Judges 6:11-24
War	Prof. G. A. Smith.	Judges 6:11-24
The Paradox of the Divine Presence	A.F. Muir	Judges 6:12, 13
The Assuring Thought of God's Servant	A.F. Muir	Judges 6:14
Asking for a Sign	A.F. Muir	Judges 6:17
The Sign - the Present Turned into a Sacrifice	A.F. Muir	Judges 6:18-21
Jehovah Shalom, or Spiritual Forebodings Stilled	A.F. Muir	Judges 6:22-24
Gideon the Iconoclast	W.F. Adeney	Judges 6:25, 26
The First Work	A.F. Muir	Judges 6:25-30
Baal's Altar Destroyed	F. Elwin.	Judges 6:25-32
Daring to Oppose Wrong	J. D. Jones.	Judges 6:25-32
Gideon's Reformation not Destructive Only	R. A. Watson, M. A.	Judges 6:25-32
On the Destruction of Idols	R. A. Watson, M. A.	Judges 6:25-32
Reform At Home	C. Leach, D. D.	Judges 6:25-32
Religion Judged by Results	C. Leach, D. D.	Judges 6:25-32
The Valorous Assault	G. A. Rogers, M. A.	Judges 6:25-32
The Way to Deal with Public Abuses	W. W. Duncan, M. A.	Judges 6:25-32
Who Hath Done This Thing?	A.F. Muir	Judges 6:29, 30
Jerubbaal, Or, is an Idol Anything?	A.F. Muir	Judges 6:31, 32
The Victory Over the Midianites	J. Bailey, . Ph. D.	Judges 6:33
The Crisis and the Confirmation	A.F. Muir	Judges 6:33-40
The Muster	W. W. Duncan, M. A.	Judges 6:34-35
The Muster	W. W. Duncan, M. A.	Judges 6:34-35
Dewy and Dry Fleeces	E. Paxton Hood.	Judges 6:36-40
Gideon's Request	W. W. Duncan, M. A.	Judges 6:36-40
Gideon's Signs	R. A. Watson, M. A.	Judges 6:36-40
Nature's Laws	G. A. Rogers, M. A.	Judges 6:36-40
The Dew and the Fleece	A. R. Fausset, M. A.	Judges 6:36-40
The Miracle of the Dew and the Fleece	F. Elwin.	Judges 6:36-40
Gideon's Fleece	Alexander Maclaren	Judges 6:37

JUDGES 7

ON SITE COMMENTARY

• Judges 7 Verse by Verse Commentary
• Judges 7 Devotionals and Illustrations

DAVID STRAIN

• Judges 7 Strength Made Perfect in Weakness

ROBERT E NEIGHBOUR

• Judges 7 (Living Water Commentary)

H L ROSSIER

• Judges 7:1-14 What characterizes God's witnesses in the Day of ruin
• Judges 7:15-25 What testimony consists in

WOODROW KROLL

• Judges 7:1 Glory to God

TODAY IN THE WORD

• Judges 7:1-25 Devotional

JOHN PIPER

• Judges 7:1-22: The Gideon Venture

C H SPURGEON

• Judges 7:9 Soul Winning
• Judges 7:13, 14 The Dream of the Barley Cake
• Judges 7:20 - Devotional

TONY BECKETT WOODROW KROLL

• Judges 7-8 A Quiet Place

'Fit, Though Few'	Alexander Maclaren	Judges 7:1
A Sifting Among the Defenders of the Faith	R. A. Watson, M. A.	Judges 7:1-8
Backing Out of God's Service	Marcus Dods, D. D.	Judges 7:1-8
Divinely-Ordained Tests	A.F. Muir	Judges 7:1-8
Fit Men for the Fight	A. Maclaren, D. D.	Judges 7:1-8
Gideon and the Three Hundred	J. B. Brown, B. A.	Judges 7:1-8
Gideon's Army	Sermons by the Monday Club	Judges 7:1-8
Gideon's Army	Edward B. Mason.	Judges 7:1-8
Gideon's Band	R. J. Campbell, B. A.	Judges 7:1-8
Gideon's Three Hundred	T. Kelly.	Judges 7:1-8
Gideon's Three Hundred	J. McNeill.	Judges 7:1-8
Pride Excluded	G. A. Rogers, M. A.	Judges 7:1-8
Testing-Points in Life	R. A. Watson, M. A.	Judges 7:1-8
The Best Work of the World Done by the Few	J. Parker, D. D.	Judges 7:1-8
The Reduced Army	A. Roberts, M. A.	Judges 7:1-8
The Revelation of Character	Christian Age	Judges 7:1-8
The Sifting	W. W. Duncan, M. A	Judges 7:1-8
The Three Hundred Men that Lapped	Canon Newbolt.	Judges 7:1-8
The Trial of Gideon's Army by the Proclamation	F. Elwin.	Judges 7:1-8
The Trial of Gideon's Army by the Water	F. Elwin.	Judges 7:1-8
Why Were the Fearful Dismissed	A. Maclaren, D. D.	Judges 7:1-8
Mine Own Hand Hath Saved Me	A.F. Muir	Judges 7:2
Success not Dependent on Numbers	W.F. Adeney	Judges 7:2
Encouragement for Gideon	Marcus Dods, D. D.	Judges 7:9-14
The Dream of the Barley Cake	Spurgeon, Charles Haddon	Judges 7:9-14
The Insecurity of the Godless	R. A. Watson, M. A.	Judges 7:9-14
The Midianite Soldier: the Power of the Little	Homilist	Judges 7:9-14
The Soldier's Dream	T. R. Stevenson.	Judges 7:9-14
The Crowning Sign	A.F. Muir	Judges 7:9-15
A Battle Without a Sword	Alexander Maclaren	Judges 7:13
Inspired Tactics	A.F. Muir	Judges 7:15-22
A Good General	W. Burrows, B. A.	Judges 7:15-25
A Meagre Equipment		Judges 7:15-25
Blowing the Trumpets	N. Y. Evangelist	Judges 7:15-25
Divine Providence Overruling the Result	J. P. Millar.	Judges 7:15-25
Gideon's Gallant Three Hundred	D. Davies.	Judges 7:15-25
Gideon's Victory	G. A. Rogers, M. A.	Judges 7:15-25
Gideon's Watchword	H. E. J. Bevan, M. A.	Judges 7:15-25
Lamps	John Mitchell.	Judges 7:15-25
Our Life	Dean Goulburn.	Judges 7:15-25
The Battle of the Pitchers	T. De Witt Talmage.	Judges 7:15-25
The Finite-Infinite	F. Ferguson, D. D.	Judges 7:15-25
The Natural and Supernatural	D. Lewis.	Judges 7:15-25
The Sword of the Lord, and of Gideon	C. Leach, D. D.	Judges 7:15-25
Gideon's Ruse	W.F. Adeney	Judges 7:16-18
A Great Victory	J. Wilbur Chapman	Judges 7:21
Following Up Advantage	A.F. Muir	Judges 7:22

JUDGES 8

ON SITE COMMENTARY

• Judges 8 Verse by Verse Commentary
• Judges 8 Devotionals and Illustrations

H L ROSSIER

• Judges 8:1-23 Difficulties and snares in service
• Judges 8:24-35 Gideon's Ephod

C H SPURGEON

• Judges 8:4 Faint but Not Faint-Hearted

WOODROW KROLL

• Judges 8:33-35: Web of Conspiracy

Gideon and the Men of Ephraim	W. Miller, M. A.	Judges 8:1-3
The Conduct of the Ephraimites	R. Rogers.	Judges 8:1-3
The Gleaning of the Grapes of Ephraim	D. J. Burrell, D. D.	Judges 8:1-3
The Gleaning of the Grapes of Ephraim is Better than the Vintage of Abi-Ezer	J. R. Macduff, D. D.	Judges 8:1-3
Dealing with Obstructives	A.F. Muir	Judges 8:1-9, 13-17
Faint, Yet Pursuing	A. Raleigh, D. D.	Judges 8:4
Faint, Yet Pursuing	E. Blencowe, M. A.	Judges 8:4
Faint, Yet Pursuing	E. J. Hardy, M. A.	Judges 8:4
Faint, Yet Pursuing	A.F. Muir	Judges 8:4
Faint, Yet Pursuing	W.F. Adeney	Judges 8:4
Gideon and His Men	Isaac Keeling.	Judges 8:4
Gideon and His Three Hundred	D. Merson, B. D.	Judges 8:4
Strength to Fainting Hearts	William Miller.	Judges 8:4
The Christian's Twofold Experience	R. Maguire, M. A.	Judges 8:4
The Victor in Pursuit	W. Burrows, B. A.	Judges 8:4
Patience Under Provocation	W. W. Duncan, M. A.	Judges 8:6-17
Punishment of the Selfish and Mean-Spirited	Marcus Dods	Judges 8:6-17
As the Man Is, So is His Strength	J. T. Davidson, D. D.	Judges 8:18-21
Jether, the Timid Son of a Brave Father	Fredk. Hastings.	Judges 8:18-21
Strength the Property of Truth	R. A. Watson, M. A.	Judges 8:18-21
The Royal Appearance of God S Children	J. Burns, D. D.	Judges 8:18-21
The Royal House of Jesus	T. De Witt Talmage.	Judges 8:18-21
Gideon and the Theocracy	W.F. Adeney	Judges 8:22, 23
Noble Self-Abnegation	A.F. Muir	Judges 8:22-27
Gideon At His Best	Wm. Burrows, B. A.	Judges 8:22-35
Gideon, the Deliverer	T. Guthrie, D. D.	Judges 8:22-35
Gideon's After-Life	W. Miller, M. A.	Judges 8:22-35
Gideon's Unambitious Spirit	A. R. Fausset, M. A.	Judges 8:22-35
Kingship Offered and Refused	R. A. Watson, M. A.	Judges 8:22-35
A Mock Ephod	A. Whyte, D. D.	Judges 8:24-27
Gideon, the Ecclesiastic	R. A. Watson, M. A.	Judges 8:24-27
Gideon's Great Error	A. R. Fausset, M. A.	Judges 8:24-27
Ruler or Priest	R. A. Watson, M. A.	Judges 8:24-27
The Mistake of a Good Man	A.F. Muir	Judges 8:24-27
The After Life	A.F. Muir	Judges 8:29-32
Gideon At His Worst	Wm. Burrows, B. A.	Judges 8:29-35
The Origin, Nature, and Baseness of Ingratitude	R. South, D.D.	Judges 8:29-35
The Consequence of the Imperfect Recognition of Jehovah	A.F. Muir	Judges 8:33-35
Forgetfulness and Ingratitude	W.F. Adeney	Judges 8:34, 35

JUDGES 9

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• Judges 9 Verse by Verse Commentary
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• Judges 9 Fresh Declension and Fresh Revivals (Judges 9-12) - Abimelech, or the Usurpation of Authority

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• Judges 9:1-25 Devotional

C H SPURGEON

• Judges 9:8, 9 The Faithful Olive Tree
  Judges 9:9 The Faithful Olive Tree - Sermon Notes

Ambitious Usurpation	A.F. Muir	Judges 9:1-6
Abimelech, the Adventurer	R. A. Watson, M. A.	Judges 9:1-22
Ambition Destroys the Finer Feelings of Men	H. E. Channing.	Judges 9:1-22
Bramble Rule; Or, the People and Their Leaders	Homilist	Judges 9:1-22
Forms of Usefulness in Life	Marcus Dods, D. D.	Judges 9:1-22
Jotham's Parable	R. A. Watson, M. A.	Judges 9:1-22
King Bramble and His Subjects	A. F. Vedder.	Judges 9:1-22
Misleading Self-Judgments	A. Rowland, B. A.	Judges 9:1-22
Pulpit Brambles	Homilist	Judges 9:1-22
Self-Fulfilment	E. G. Murphy.	Judges 9:1-22
The Bramble	H. Whittaker.	Judges 9:1-22
The Election of the Usurper to be King	J. P. Millar.	Judges 9:1-22
The Faithful Olive-Tree	Spurgeon, Charles Haddon	Judges 9:1-22
The Parable of Jotham	A London Minister	Judges 9:1-22
The Parable of the Trees	J. Bayley, Ph. D.	Judges 9:1-22
The Parable of the Trees	A. Raleigh, D. D.	Judges 9:1-22
The Refusing of Leadership	W. Morison, D. D.	Judges 9:1-22
Unrighteous Claims of Kindred	A.F. Muir	Judges 9:2, 3
Shortcomings of Unscrupulous Schemes	A.F. Muir	Judges 9:5
Abimelech	W.F. Adeney	Judges 9:6
Jotham's Fable; Or, Popular Election, its Dangers and Abuses	A.F. Muir	Judges 9:7-20
Jotham's Parable	W.F. Adeney	Judges 9:8-15
Strength in Weakness	A.F. Muir	Judges 9:21
The Nemesis of Usurpation	A.F. Muir	Judges 9:22-57
Disunion	R. Rogers.	Judges 9:23
A Worthy Servant of a Worthless Master	A.F. Muir	Judges 9:30-33, 36-38
The Storming of the Temple of Berith	T. De Witt Talmage.	Judges 9:48-49
Reputation	W.F. Adeney	Judges 9:53, 54
Without a Leader	A.F. Muir	Judges 9:55

JUDGES 10

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• Judges 10 Verse by Verse Commentary
• Judges 10 Devotionals and Illustrations

H L ROSSIER

• Judges 10:1-5 Tola and Jair
• Judges 10:6-18 A Fresh Revival in Israel

A B SIMPSON

• Judges 11-12 Jephthah or the Faith that Keeps Faith with God

Quiet Times	W.F. Adeney	Judges 10:1-5
The Calm After the Storm	A.F. Muir	Judges 10:1-5
Recurring Habits of Evil	A.F. Muir	Judges 10:6
Immediate and Effectual Retribution	A.F. Muir	Judges 10:7-10
From God to Baal	W.F. Adeney	Judges 10:10
God Answering Hardened Transgressors	A.F. Muir	Judges 10:10-14
The Test of Trouble	W.F. Adeney	Judges 10:13, 14
Helpless Gods	R. Rogers.	Judges 10:14
Man in Trouble Crying to His God	Homilist	Judges 10:14
No Help in Trouble Save from God	G. Swinnock.	Judges 10:14
The Misery of Forsaking God	Bp. Shuttleworth.	Judges 10:14
Repentance	W.F. Adeney	Judges 10:15, 16
Works Meet for Repentance	A.F. Muir	Judges 10:15, 16
Faith Restoring Courage and Might	A.F. Muir	Judges 10:17, 18

JUDGES 11

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• Judges 11 Verse by Verse Commentary
• Judges 11 Devotionals and Illustrations

JOEL BEEKE

• Judges 11:29-40 Contagious Sacrificial Submission

H L ROSSIER

• Judges 11 Jephthah and His Daughter

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• Judges 11 Jephthah - From Zero to Hero

C H SPURGEON

• Judges 11:35 Retreat Impossible

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• Judges 11 Jephthah and His Daughter Pictures Related to this Topic

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• Judges 11:1-40 I Cannot Go Back

The Shaping Influences of Life	A.F. Muir	Judges 11:1-3
Different Views Held as to Jephthah's Vow	L. H. Wiseman, M. A.	Judges 11:1-33
Jephthah	W. G. Blaikie, D. D.	Judges 11:1-33
Jephthah's Vow	T. Taylor, D. D.	Judges 11:1-33
Why are Ye Come unto Me Now When Ye are in Distress?	J. Parker, D. D.	Judges 11:1-33
Magnanimity of Patriotism	A.F. Muir	Judges 11:4-11
The Friend in Need	A.F. Muir	Judges 11:7
Recognition of God in Positions of Honour and Responsibility	A.F. Muir	Judges 11:11
The Model Diplomatist	A.F. Muir	Judges 11:12-28
The Spirit of the Lord	W.F. Adeney	Judges 11:29
The Spirit of Sacred Warfare	A.F. Muir	Judges 11:29-33
Jephthah's Vow	A.F. Muir	Judges 11:30, 31, 34-40
Jephthah's Vow	W.F. Adeney	Judges 11:30-40
A Sacrifice of the World to High Principle	M. Nicholson, D. D.	Judges 11:34-40
Did with Her According to His Vow	Marcus Dods, D. D.	Judges 11:34-40
Jephthah's Payment of His Vow	M. Nicholson, D. D.	Judges 11:34-40
Modern Jephthahs; Or, Parental Immolations	Homilist	Judges 11:34-40
No Trifling with God	Spurgeon, Charles Haddon	Judges 11:34-40
Retreat Impossible	Spurgeon, Charles Haddon	Judges 11:34-40
The Vow Performed	R. A. Watson, M. A.	Judges 11:34-40
The Wail of Jephthah's Daughter	Marcus Dods, D. D.	Judges 11:34-40
Typical Aspect of Jephthah's Vow	Arthur Ritchie.	Judges 11:34-40
Vows Which Should not be Kept	Marcus Dods, D. D.	Judges 11:34-40

JUDGES 12

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• Judges 12 Verse by Verse Commentary
• Judges 12 Devotionals and Illustrations

H L ROSSIER

• Judges 12:1-6 Strife Between Brethren
• Judges 12:7-15 Notes on Ibzan, Elon and Abdon

ROBERT E NEIGHBOUR

• Judges 13 (Living Water Commentary)

Jealousy	W.F. Adeney	Judges 12:1
Ingratitude the Frequent Reward of Benefactors	A.F. Muir	Judges 12:1-3
Shams and Frauds	C. Leach, D. D.	Judges 12:1-3
Vaulting Ambition, Which O'Erleaps Itself	A.F. Muir	Judges 12:1-6
The Reproach of the Righteous	A.F. Muir	Judges 12:4
Sectarianism -- its Origin, Evils, Cures	T. De Witt Talmage.	Judges 12:6
Shibboleth	L. H. Wiseman, M. A.	Judges 12:6
Shibboleth	S. B. James, M. A.	Judges 12:6
Shibboleth	W.F. Adeney	Judges 12:6
Social and Religious Tests	Goyn Talmage.	Judges 12:6
The Shibboleths of the Churches	R. Collyer, D. D.	Judges 12:6
Trifles Indicate Character	Marcus Dods, D. D.	Judges 12:6
Shibboleth: - the Importance of Little Defects, Faults, Etc	A.F. Muir	Judges 12:5, 6
Vaulting Ambition, Which O'Erleaps Itself	A.F. Muir	Judges 12:7
The Time of Peace	R. Rogers.	Judges 12:13-15

JUDGES 13

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• Judges 13 Verse by Verse Commentary
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H L ROSSIER

• Judges 13 A Remnant

C H SPURGEON

• Judges 13:22-23ff: Her Excellent Argument
• Judges 13:23

STEVE RUDD

• Judges 13-16 Samson - Map and Timeline - click on timeline for full page view

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• Judges 13-16 Samson and Delilah - Pictures related to this topic

A B SIMPSON

• Judges 13-16 Samson or the Faith that Brings Physical Strength

H L ROSSIER

• Judges 13-16 Samson

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• Judges 13-16 Samson -clipart Page 2 Page 3 Page 4

MIDDLETOWN BIBLE

• Judges 13-16 Weak Samson (simple study)

W A CRISWELL

• Judges 13:25 Moved by the Spirit

DON FORTNER

• Judges 13 Samson as a Type of Christ
• Judges 14:1 Samson and Me - A Picture of Christ

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• Judges 13 Sermons - sermons

SERMONS BY VERSE

Divine Punishment and Preparation of Deliverance Simultaneous	A.F. Muir	Judges 13:1-5
Cheer for the Faint-Hearted	Spurgeon, Charles Haddon	Judges 13:1-25
Education of Children	W. A. Scott, D. D.	Judges 13:1-25
Fears Removed	W. Jay.	Judges 13:1-25
God and His People	Thomas Kirk.	Judges 13:1-25
God's Past Mercies a Ground of Hope for the Future	W. A. Scott, D. D.	Judges 13:1-25
Manoah and His Wife	Homilist	Judges 13:1-25
Manoah and His Wife	R. Halley, D. D.	Judges 13:1-25
Manoah's Wife	J. Parker, D. D.	Judges 13:1-25
Manoah's Wife and Her Excellent Argument	Spurgeon, Charles Haddon	Judges 13:1-25
Money Bequeathed by Parents to Their Children	W. Arnot.	Judges 13:1-25
Mysteries of Providence	A. P. Peabody.	Judges 13:1-25
Past Tokens of Divine Favour an Encouragement Against Fears		Judges 13:1-25
Some Lessons of Catastrophes	John Jamieson, M. A., Arthur Ritchie.	Judges 13:1-25
The Angelic Appearances to Manoah and His Wife	H. J. Bevis.	Judges 13:1-25
The Spectacle of Life and the Opposite Conclusions Drawn from It	W. W. Newton.	Judges 13:1-25
The Spirit World	Homilist	Judges 13:1-25
Unrecognised Angels	Wm. Ewen, B. D.	Judges 13:1-25
A Natural Desire and its Gracious Fulfilment	A.F. Muir	Judges 13:2-5
God's Use of Unlikely Means for Gracious Ends	A.F. Muir	Judges 13:2-5
The Difficulty of Salvation	A.F. Muir	Judges 13:5
The Training of Children	W.F. Adeney	Judges 13:8
Repetition of Divine Favours	A.F. Muir	Judges 13:8-11
Parental Anxiety and its Satisfying	A.F. Muir	Judges 13:12-14
The Mystery of a Name	A.F. Muir	Judges 13:17, 18
The Wonderful Name	A.F. Muir	Judges 13:17, 18
Reassurance of Divine Favour	A.F. Muir	Judges 13:22, 23
The Fear of the Vision of God	W.F. Adeney	Judges 13:22, 23
From Weakness to Strength	J. Vaughan, M. A.	Judges 13:24-25
Fulfilment of Promise	A.F. Muir	Judges 13:24-25
Man Under the Influence of the Divine Spirit	C. E. Searle, M. A.	Judges 13:24-25
Samson	W. A. Scott, D. D.	Judges 13:24-25
Samson	W. G. Blaikie, D. D.	Judges 13:24-25
Samson	W. J. Heaton.	Judges 13:24-25
Samson, the Judge	Bp. S. Wilberforce.	Judges 13:24-25
Samson: Inferior Influences Over Large Minds	E. Monro, M. A.	Judges 13:24-25
Samson's Gift	S. A. Tipple.	Judges 13:24-25
The Place of Samson in Jewish History	Professor W. G. Elmslie.	Judges 13:24-25
The Young Samson	W.F. Adeney	Judges 13:24-25

JUDGES 14

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• Judges 14 Verse by Verse Commentary
• Judges 14 Devotionals and Illustrations

H L ROSSIER

• Judges 14 The Serpent and The Lion. The Feast

C H SPURGEON

• Judges 14:8,9 Hands Full of Honey

VANCE HAVNER

• Judges 14 - Nothing in His Hand - from Road to Revival

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• Judges 14 Sermons - 30 sermons

SERMONS BY VERSE

Human Desire Overruled for Divine Ends	A.F. Muir	Judges 14:1-4
Bodily Strength	T. De Witt Talmage.	Judges 14:1-20
Brawn and Muscle Consecrated	T. De Witt Talmage.	Judges 14:1-20
Estrangement from Home Influences	John Bruce, D. D.	Judges 14:1-20
Fruits of Conflict	C. Easton.	Judges 14:1-20
God Overrules Evil for Good	Thomas	Judges 14:1-20
Hands Full of Honey	Spurgeon, Charles Haddon	Judges 14:1-20
Honey Out of the Dead Lion	H. J. Bevis.	Judges 14:1-20
Out of Strength, Sweetness	C. Beard, B. A.	Judges 14:1-20
Resist the Devil	J. McNeill.	Judges 14:1-20
Samson's First Love	W. A. Scott, D. D.	Judges 14:1-20
Samson's Marriage	J. Bigwood.	Judges 14:1-20
Samson's Riddle	G. Burder.	Judges 14:1-20
Samson's Riddle	T. L. Cuyler.	Judges 14:1-20
Samson's Silence Respecting the Honey	Thomas Kirk.	Judges 14:1-20
The Choice of a Wife	T. De Witt Talmage.	Judges 14:1-20
The Sweet Memory of Triumph	T. Davies.	Judges 14:1-20
The Wedding Riddle and Tragedy	W. A. Scott, D. D.	Judges 14:1-20
Samson and the Lion	W.F. Adeney	Judges 14:5, 6
The Lion in the Way	A.F. Muir	Judges 14:5, 6
The Mystery of Spiritual Might	A.F. Muir	Judges 14:6
Recalling Past Deliverances	A.F. Muir	Judges 14:8, 9
Samson's Riddle	A.F. Muir	Judges 14:14
Samson's Riddle	W.F. Adeney	Judges 14:14
Unlawful Methods of Interpreting Divine Mysteries	A.F. Muir	Judges 14:15-20
Ploughing with Another's Heifer	A.F. Muir	Judges 14:18
How Confidence in Wicked Men is Rewarded	A.F. Muir	Judges 14:20

JUDGES 15

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• Judges 15 Verse by Verse Commentary
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H L ROSSIER

• Judges 15 Victories

C H SPURGEON

• Judges 15:18 - Devotional
• Judges 15:18 The Fainting Hero

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• Judges 15 Sermons - 14 sermons

SERMONS BY VERSE

Atonements of the Unrighteous	A.F. Muir	Judges 15:1-3
God's Servant Set Free by the Providences of Life	A.F. Muir	Judges 15:1-5
How We May Burst the Bonds of Sin	Thomas Kirk.	Judges 15:1-20
Infliction of Wrong is Sometimes Overruled	Thomas Kirk.	Judges 15:1-20
Samson's Prayer	Thomas Kirk.	Judges 15:1-20
Samson's Weapon	D. Davies.	Judges 15:1-20
Spiritual Renewal in Answer to Prayer	Thomas Kirk.	Judges 15:1-20
The Fainting Hero		Judges 15:1-20
The Fate of Samson's Wife an Illustration of Retributive Justice	W. A. Scott, D. D.	Judges 15:1-20
The Rudest Weapon not to be Despised in God's Service	Marcus Dods, D. D.	Judges 15:1-20
Three Hundred Foxes in the Corn	W. A. Scott, D. D.	Judges 15:1-20
Wrong-Doers Naturally Seek to Justify Themselves	Thomas Kirk.	Judges 15:1-20
Foxes Arid Firebrands	A.F. Muir	Judges 15:4, 5
Ingenuity and Originality	W.F. Adeney	Judges 15:4, 5
Those Who have Occasioned Evil Punished for Those Who Caused it	A.F. Muir	Judges 15:6-8
Requiting Evil for Good, and Good for Evil	A.F. Muir	Judges 15:8-16
Imperfect Means Made Effectual by Divine Inspiration	A.F. Muir	Judges 15:14-16
The Self-Refreshment of Divine Service	A.F. Muir	Judges 15:17-19
Distress After Triumph	W.F. Adeney	Judges 15:18, 19

JUDGES 16

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• Judges 16 Verse by Verse Commentary
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H L ROSSIER

• Judges 16 Defeat and Restoration

LEONARD RAVENHILL

• Judges 16:6 Where is Your Strength? - Audio Only - 1 Hour 21 minutes long!

JESSE M HENDLEY

• Judges 16:22: Growing Hair on Bald Heads

TODAY IN THE WORD

• Judges 16:1-31 Devotional
• Judges 16:1-31a Devotional

ALEXANDER MACLAREN

• Judges 16:3 Our Champion
• Judges 16:21-31 Strength Profaned and Lost

C H SPURGEON

• Judges 16:6 - Devotional
• Judges 16:20-21: Samson Conquered
• Judges 16:22 Shaven and Shorn but Not Beyond Hope

ALAN CARR

• Judges 16:16-30 The Prison Of His Purifications
• Judges 16:20-31 The High Cost Of Low Living

F C FENSHAM

• Judges 16:19 The Shaving of Samson: A Note on Judges 16:19

JAMES HASTINGS

• Judges 16:20 Unconscious Loss - over 20 pages!

A W TOZER

• Judges 16:20: The Lord Departed

J MIKE MINNIX

• Judges 16 Dying on the Sunny Side

JESSE HENDLEY

• Judges 16:22 Growing Hair on Bald Heads

DAVID OWEN

• Judges 16:28 Strengthen Me

TONY BECKETT WOODROW KROLL

• Judges 16-18 On Our Own

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• Judges 16 Sermons - over 100 sermons

SERMONS BY VERSE

God Redeeming the Error of His Servant	A.F. Muir	Judges 16:1-3
A Grist from the Prison Mill of Gaza	. A. Scott, D. D.	Judges 16:1-31
As At Other Times	J. Durran.	Judges 16:1-31
Blessed and Tragic Unconsciousness	A. Maclaren	Judges 16:1-31
How not to Pray	J. Parker, D. D.	Judges 16:1-31
Ignominious Tasks	R. A. Watson, M. A.	Judges 16:1-31
Individulalism in Religion	R. Balgarnie, D. D.	Judges 16:1-31
Lessons from the Life of Samson	Abp. Wm. Alexander.	Judges 16:1-31
Loss of Strength	W. M. Taylor, D. D.	Judges 16:1-31
Lost Grace Unrealised	R. Rogers.	Judges 16:1-31
Man's Cannot and Man's Can: a New Year's Address	Homilist	Judges 16:1-31
Man's Power for God's Work	Homilist	Judges 16:1-31
Moral Strength	Joseph Ritson.	Judges 16:1-31
Our Champion		Judges 16:1-31
Pleasure and Peril in Gaza	R. A. Watson, M. A.	Judges 16:1-31
Samson Conquered	Spurgeon, Charles Haddon	Judges 16:1-31
Samson Shorn of His Strength	The Preacher's Monthly	Judges 16:1-31
Samson, the Jewish Hercules	Homilist	Judges 16:1-31
Shaven and Shorn, But not Beyond Hope	Spurgeon, Charles Haddon	Judges 16:1-31
Strength Lost	H. J. Bevis.	Judges 16:1-31
Strength Lost and Restored	H. J. Bevis.	Judges 16:1-31
The Death of Samson	G. M. Boynton.	Judges 16:1-31
The Evil of Knowing Evil	J. C. Coghlan, D. D.	Judges 16:1-31
The Fall and Rise of a Great Man	Homilist	Judges 16:1-31
The Giant's Locks	T. De Witt Talmage.	Judges 16:1-31
The Gradual and Subtle Advance of Sin	Bp. Boyd Carpenter.	Judges 16:1-31
The Influence of Amusements on Character and Destiny	T. De Witt Talmage.	Judges 16:1-31
The Man Who has Trifled Once Too Often	Dean Vaughan.	Judges 16:1-31
The Secret of Samson's Strength	J. Clifford, D. D.	Judges 16:1-31
The Victim and the Victor	E. P. Hood.	Judges 16:1-31
The Weakness of Strength	G. Elliott.	Judges 16:1-31
The Withdrawal of Divine Influences	J. Williamson.	Judges 16:1-31
Samson's Betrayal and Fall	A.F. Muir	Judges 16:4-21
Samson's Weariness	W.F. Adeney	Judges 16:15-17
And He Wist not that the Lord (Jehovah)Was Departed from Him	A.F. Muir	Judges 16:20
God's Departure from the Soul Unrecognised	W.F. Adeney	Judges 16:20
Samson Conquered	Charles Haddon Spurgeon	Judges 16:20
Strength Profaned and Lost	Alexander Maclaren	Judges 16:21
A Hero's Exodus	A.F. Muir	Judges 16:21-31
Samson's Heroic Death	A.F. Muir	Judges 16:28-30

JUDGES 17

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• Judges 17 Verse by Verse Commentary
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H L ROSSIER

• Judges 17 The Levite of Judah

PHILIP SATTERTHWAITE

• Judges 17-21 No King In Israel’: Narrative Criticism And Judges 17-21

TERRY TRIVETTE

• Judges 17:1-6: When Motherhood Is Not So Good

PARIS REIDHEAD

• Judges 17:1-18:6 Ten Shekels and a Shirt (audio version - 51' - if you have never heard this sermon it is a must listen!)
• Transcript of Ten Shekels and a Shirt

DON FORTNER

• Judges 17-21 When People Do What they Think is Right

Avarice and Superstition	W.F. Adeney	Judges 17:1-4
An Unauthorised Ordination	M. Jones.	Judges 17:1-13
Anarchy	Bp. Andrewes.	Judges 17:1-13
Anarchy	Thos. Cartwright, D. D.	Judges 17:1-13
Micah and the Levite	W. H. Allbright.	Judges 17:1-13
Micah's Mother	W. H. Allbright.	Judges 17:1-13
The Evil of Unbridled Liberty	Thos. Cartwright, D. D.	Judges 17:1-13
The Great Religious Want and Mistake of Humanity	Homilist	Judges 17:1-13
The History of a Man-Made Ministry	A.F. Muir	Judges 17:1-13
The Young Levite; Or, Rich Content	F. Hastings.	Judges 17:1-13

JUDGES 18

ON SITE COMMENTARY

• Judges 18 Verse by Verse Commentary
• Judges 18 Devotionals and Illustrations

H L ROSSIER

• Judges 18 Dan and the Levite of Judah

STREAMS IN THE DESERT

• Judges 18:9,10: Appropriating Faith

C H SPURGEON

• Judges 18:7, 27, 28 The Danger of Carnal Security

The History of a Man-Made Ministry: 2. its Abuse	A.F. Muir	Judges 18:1-13
Counsel of God	J. Burns, D. D.	Judges 18:1-31
Indifference to Religion	C. P. Longland.	Judges 18:1-31
Micah the Ephraimite	W. R. Hutton, M. A.	Judges 18:1-31
Practical Attention to Religion	Homiletic Magazine	Judges 18:1-31
Report from the Promised Land	W. T. Sabine.	Judges 18:1-31
The Beyond in Religion	Christian World Pulpit	Judges 18:1-31
The Image-Worship Expanding into Tribal Idolatry	J. P. Millar.	Judges 18:1-31
The Indian Problem	S. S Allnutt, M. A.	Judges 18:1-31
The Loss of Gods	Homilist	Judges 18:1-31
The Stable and the Unstable in Religion	A. R. Merriam.	Judges 18:1-31
The Stolen Gods	R. A. Watson, M. A.	Judges 18:1-31
The Religion of Convenience	W.F. Adeney	Judges 18:5

Its Transfer and Establishment in a Lawless Community	A.F. Muir	Judges 18:14-31
The Mercenary Priest	W.F. Adeney	Judges 18:19, 20
The Idolater's Distress	A.F. Muir	Judges 18:23, 24

JUDGES 19

ON SITE COMMENTARY

• Judges 19 Verse by Verse Commentary
• Judges 19 Devotionals and Illustrations

WILLIAM R. SHIVELY

• Judges 19:4, 22-30 Decay From Within

H L ROSSIER

• Judges 19 The Levite of Ephraim

WOODROW KROLL

• Judges 19: Hospitality and Inhospitality

DANIEL SNADDON

• Judges 19-21 Notes

Troublesome Hospitality	A.F. Muir	Judges 19:1-10
Deliberation	Bp. Smalridge.	Judges 19:1-30
Helping Others	R. Rogers.	Judges 19:1-30
The Past and the Future	J. Grant, M. A.	Judges 19:1-30
Exceptional Hospitality. How Welcome!	A.F. Muir	Judges 19:14-21
Hospitality	W.F. Adeney	Judges 19:16-21
Monstrous Wickedness	W.F. Adeney	Judges 19:22-28

JUDGES 20

GREGG ALLEN

• Judges 20:18-28 A Process of Holy Humbling

ON SITE COMMENTARY

• Judges 20 Verse by Verse Commentary
  Judges 20 Devotionals and Illustrations

H L ROSSIER

• Judges 20 Breach and Recovery

National Atonement	A.F. Muir	Judges 20:1
From Justice to Wild Revenge	R. A. Watson, M. A.	Judges 20:1-48
Union	W.F. Adeney	Judges 20:11

Lessons of Defeat	W.F. Adeney	Judges 20:23
The Difficulty of Punishing Evil-Doers	A.F. Muir	Judges 20:26-28
They Knew not that Evil was Near Them	A.F. Muir	Judges 20:34
An Escaped Remnant	W.F. Adeney	Judges 20:47

JUDGES 21

ON SITE COMMENTARY

• Judges 21 Verse by Verse Commentary
• Judges 21 Devotionals and Illustrations

H L ROSSIER

• Judges 21 Fruits of recovery

There Shall not Any of Us Give His Daughter unto Benjamin to Wife	A.F. Muir	Judges 21:1
An Unreasonable Oath	C. Ness.	Judges 21:1-25
Confusion and Misery Through Want of Orders	S. G. Green, D. D.	Judges 21:1-25
One Lacking	J. Parker, D. D.	Judges 21:1-25
Sorrow for Others	W.F. Adeney	Judges 21:2-4
The Penalty of Desertion	W.F. Adeney	Judges 21:5
The Return of Peaceful Prosperity	W.F. Adeney	Judges 21:24
In Those Days There was no King in Israel	A.F. Muir	Judges 21:25

JAMES NISBET
Church Pulpit Commentary
Judges

NET BIBLE
Notes on Judges

PHIL NEWTON
Sermons on Judges

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OUR DAILY BREAD
Judges Devotionals

Excellent devotional illustrations from RBC Ministries Updated December 8, 2015

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PASTORLIFE
SERMONS
BOOK OF JUDGES

• Judges If You're Waiting For A Sign  Franklin L. Kirksey
• Judges  2:10 Losing a Generation Alan Stewart
• Judges  2:1-23 A Permissive Society Denis Lyle
• Judges  4 God's Leading Lady David Cook
• Judges  6:13 Why Do We Suffer? James Merritt
• Judges  13:25 Moved By The Spirit W.A. Criswell
• Judges  16 Dying on the Sunny Side J. Mike Minnix
• Judges  16:22 Growing Hair on Bald Heads Jesse M. Hendley
• Judges  16:28 Strengthen Me  David E. Owen
• Judges  17 The Condition of Society Franklin L. Kirksey
• Judges  17:1-13 Spiritual Junk Food Denis Lyle
• Judges 17:1-6 When Motherhood Is Not So Good terry Trivette
• Judges  19:4, 22-30 Decay From Within  William R. Shively

PETER PETT
Commentary on Judges

MATTHEW POOLE
English Annotations on Judges

PULPIT COMMENTARY
Exposition & Homilies on Judges

• Homiletical Index to Judges

Hint: Expositions are at top of page. Scroll down for Homiletics and numerous homilies related to each chapter.

RAY PRITCHARD
Judges Sermons

DON ROBINSON
Judges Sermons

ADRIAN ROGERS
SERMONS ON JUDGES

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•   Bring Back the Glory—Judges 1–2
•   Bring Back the Glory—Judges 1:1–2
•   Sin Cannot Win and Faith Cannot Fail—Judges 4–5
•   A Mighty Woman of God—Judges 4:1–21; 5:4–5, 20
•   Four Principles of Victory—Judges 6–7
•   Principles of Victory—Judges 6; Judges 7
•   The Moral Minority—Judges 6:1–10; 7:1–6, 9–22
•   The Principles of Conquest: A Life that Can Win—Judges 7:1–21
•   Thorns in a Nation’s Side—Judges 8:33–34; 9:1–15
•   Men of Strength—Judges 11:1–40
•   The High Cost of Low Living—Judges 13:24–16:30
•   The Sad Case of Vanishing Values—Judges 17:1–6
•   The Authority Crisis in America—Judges 19–21
•   The Authority Crisis—Judges 21:25

HENRI ROSSIER
Judges Commentary

Preface

C I SCOFIELD
Reference Notes
Judges

ROB SALVATO
Judges Sermons

SERMON BIBLE COMMENTARY
Judges

CHARLES SIMEON
Sermons on Judges

NOTE: If you are not familiar with the great saint Charles Simeon see Dr John Piper's discussion of Simeon's life - you will want to read Simeon's sermons after meeting him! - click Brothers We Must Not Mind a Little Suffering (Mp3 even better)

CHUCK SMITH
Sermons on Judges

Through the Bible - Click C2000, then Judges for the following…

• C2000 Series on Judges 1-7
• C2000 Series on Judges 8-14
• C2000 Series on Judges 15-16
• C2000 Series on Judges 17-21

Commentary on Judges

SPEAKER'S BIBLE
Commentary on Judges
F C Cook

C. H. SPURGEON
All of His Sermons
On the Book of Judges

C H SPURGEON
Judges Devotionals

Morning and Evening, Faith's Checkbook

JOE TEMPLE
Judges Sermons

THIRD MILLENNIUM
Book of Judges

Outline & References

• Structural Outline
• References and Related Resources

Chapter 1

• Wavering Conquests - Judges 1:1-2:5
• Judah Israel's Leader - Judges 1:1-2
• Judah's Successes Contrasted With Benjamin's Failure - Judges 1:3-21
• Joseph at Bethel - Judges 1:22-26
• The Failures of the Remaining Tribes - Judges 1:27-36

Chapter 2

• Resulting Covenantal Judgment - Judges 2:1-5
• The Cycles of the Judges - Judges 2:6-16:31
• The Pattern of the Cycles - Judges 2:6-3:6
• Israel in Joshua's Day - Judges 2:6-9
• Introduction of the Cycles - Judges 2:10-19
• The Purpose of God's Judgment - Judges 2:20-23

Chapter 3

• The Instruments of God's Judgment - Judges 3:1-6
• The Twelve Cycle Judges - Judges 3:7-16:31
• Othniel - Judges 3:7-11
• Ehud - Judges 3:12-30
• Shamgar - Judges 3:31

Chapter 4

• Deborah - Judges 4:1-5:31
• Deborah, a Prophetess - Judges 4:1-24

Chapter 5

• The Song of Deborah - Judges 5:1-31

Chapter 6

• Gideon - Judges 6:1-8:32
• The Evil Situation at the Time of His Call - Judges 6:1-10
• Gideon's Call to Deliver - Judges 6:11-32
• Gideon's Struggle to Believe God's Promise - Judges 6:33-7:18

Chapter 7

• Gideon Delivers Israel From Midian - Judges 7:19-8:21

Chapter 8

• The Evil Situation When He Died - Judges 8:22-32
• Abimelech - Judges 8:33-9:57
• Introduction of Idolatry - Judges 8:33-35

Chapter 9

• Abimelech as King - Judges 9:1-57

Chapter 10

• Tola - Judges 10:1-2
• Jair - Judges 10:3-5
• Jephthah - Judges 10:6-12:7
• The Need for a Deliverer - Judges 10:6-18

Chapter 11

• Jephthah, a Mighty Warrior - Judges 11:1-40

Chapter 12

• Jephthah and Ephraim - Judges 12:1-7
• Ibzan - Judges 12:8-10
• Elon - Judges 12:11-12
• Abdon - Judges 12:13-15

Chapter 13

• Samson - Judges 13:1-16:31
• Introduction to Samson - Judges 13:1
• Samson's Birth - Judges 13:2-25

Chapter 14

• Samson's Career - Judges 14:1-16:31
• A Wife and Trouble with the Philistines - Judges 14:1-15:20
• Samson's Marriage - Judges 14:1-20

Chapter 15

• Vengeance on the Philistines - Judges 15:1-20

Chapter 16

• Delilah - Judges 16:1-30
• Samson's Death and Burial - Judges 16:31

Chapter 17

• The Failures of the Levites - Judges 17:1-21:25
• A Levite and Idolatry in Israel - Judges 17:1-18:31
• Micah and the Levite - Judges 17:1-13

Chapter 18

• The Danites and the Levite - Judges 18:1-31

Chapter 19

• A Levite and Violence in Israel - Judges 19:1-21:25
• The Violence by the Men of Gibeah - Judges 19:1-30

Chapter 20

• The Violence Against the Men of Gibeah - Judges 20:1-48

Chapter 21

• The Violence Against Jabesh Gilead - Judges 21:1-25

DAVID THOMPSON
JUDGES SERMONS

JOHN TRAPP
Commentary on Judges

TREASURY OF SCRIPTURE KNOWLEDGE
Judges

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MILES V. VAN PELT
KNOWING THE BIBLE
JUDGES

• Week 1: Overview
• Week 2: Introducing the Judges, Twice! (1:1-3:6)
• Week 3: Othniel, Ehud, and Shamgar (3:7–31)
• Week 4: Deborah and Barak - Double Trouble (4:1–5:31)
• Week 5: Gideon's Call and Commission (6:1-40)
• Week 6: Gideon's Victory and Defeat (7:1–8:28)
• Week 7: Abimelech, the Anti-Judge (8:29–9:57)
• Week 8: Jephthah and His Only Begotten (10:1–12:15)
• Week 9: Samson in Timnah (13:1–15:20)
• Week 10: Samson in Gaza (16:1–31)
• Week 11: Everyone Did What Was Right In His Own Eyes (17:1–21:25)
• Week 12: Summary and Conclusion

DANIEL D. WHEDON
Commentary on Judges

Note: Daniel D. Whedon was a central figure in the struggle between Calvinism and Arminianism. He devoted 25 years to writing the New Testament commentaries. Other authors wrote the Old Testament commentaries with Whedon serving as the editor.

STEVE ZEISLER AND OTHERS 
Peninsula Bible Church
Judges Sermons