OLD TESTAMENT

Judges 2:18

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When the LORD raised up judges for them, then the LORD was with the judge, and saved them out of the hand of their enemies all the days of the judge; for it grieved the LORD because of their groaning by reason of those who oppressed them and troubled them.

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Verse 18. Moved, and so forth Hebrew and Septuagint “and the Lord was with the judge, and delivered them out of the hand of their enemies all the days of the judge, (for it repented the Lord (Septuagint he was moved to compassion) on account of their groans, and so forth) Bible.—The repentance of God denotes a change of conduct in our regard. Calmet.—Delivered. Hence the judges have the title of Saviour. Calmet. 3:9. 2 Ezra 9:27. Menochius.

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