Reading the Bible in Historical Sequence Part 3ಮಾದರಿ
1252 BC Because of their disobedience, God allows Midianite raids on Israelite harvests, causing famine. This may have forced Ruth’s in-laws into Moab. In c.1245 BC God helps Gideon repel a large Midianite force. Fear then keeps them away for 40 years, but the Israelites drift back into idol worship.
Note Judges 7:19: The Midianite camp, with 120,000 swordsmen, would require hundreds of watchmen stationed around the perimeter. At the changing of the watch, the large movement of men would allow Gideon’s men to take their places unnoticed in the darkness.
About this Plan
In the beginning was the Word … but what came next? This plan is for anyone who wants a better understanding of the Bible. It provides a chronological reading program that endeavors to place all biblical passages in their date order. Part Three of this twelve-part one-year reading plan is titled 'From Joshua to Samuel, 1452 BC–1145 BC'.
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