Hakim-hakim 2:20

A Divine Decision

2:20 The Lord was furious with Israel. ¹  He said, “This nation ²  has violated the terms of the agreement I made with their ancestors ³  by disobeying me. ⁴ 

Hakim-hakim 8:22

Gideon Rejects a Crown but Makes an Ephod

8:22 The men of Israel said to Gideon, “Rule over us – you, your son, and your grandson. For you have delivered us from Midian’s power.” ⁵ 

[2:20]  ¹ tn Or “The Lord’s anger burned [or “raged”] against Israel.”

[2:20]  ² tn Heb “Because this nation.”

[2:20]  ³ tn Heb “my covenant which I commanded their fathers.”

[2:20]  ⁴ tn Heb “and has not listened to my voice.” The expression “to not listen to [God’s] voice” is idiomatic here for disobeying him.

[8:22]  ⁵ tn Heb “hand.”