Judges 2

Judges 2:1

The Inheritance of Zebulun

The inheritance of the tribe of Zebulun is bordered on the west side by the Mediterranean Sea and on the east side by the sea of Tiberias. This is in accordance with Jacob’s prophecy: “Zebulun will dwell at the seashore” (Genesis 49:13). They would have ports for merchant ships on the Mediterranean Sea and for fisher vessels on the sea of Tiberias.

Zebulun is located, together with Naphtali, all the way to the north of Canaan, in Galilee. These are tribes that are so easily forgotten, but not by God. In the dark, northern part of Israel God brings light through the Messiah. The first performance of the Lord Jesus about which we read in the Gospels takes place there. It is the fulfillment of what Isaiah prophesied: “But there will be no [more] gloom for her who was in anguish; in earlier times He treated the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali with contempt, but later on He shall make [it] glorious, by the way of the sea, on the other side of Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles. The people who walk in darkness will see a great light; those who live in a dark land, the light will shine on them” (Isaiah 9:1-2).

Therefore Matthew also mentions these verses in his account of the life of the Lord Jesus (Matthew 4:12-16). He writes his Gospel especially for the Jews and therefore this quote is of great importance. The fulfillment, proved from their own Scriptures, must convince them that in the Lord Jesus the Messiah has come to them.

We can apply this to believers who live spiritually far away. If we no longer have spiritual contact with such believers, we can easily forget them. We can also think of local churches that we forget, because it takes too much effort to reach them. But they are not forgotten by the Lord. He visits them. We must do the same. The Lord Jesus appeared there and brought blessing. Galilee is despised by the clergy, but not by the Lord.

Judges 2:2

The Inheritance of Zebulun

The inheritance of the tribe of Zebulun is bordered on the west side by the Mediterranean Sea and on the east side by the sea of Tiberias. This is in accordance with Jacob’s prophecy: “Zebulun will dwell at the seashore” (Genesis 49:13). They would have ports for merchant ships on the Mediterranean Sea and for fisher vessels on the sea of Tiberias.

Zebulun is located, together with Naphtali, all the way to the north of Canaan, in Galilee. These are tribes that are so easily forgotten, but not by God. In the dark, northern part of Israel God brings light through the Messiah. The first performance of the Lord Jesus about which we read in the Gospels takes place there. It is the fulfillment of what Isaiah prophesied: “But there will be no [more] gloom for her who was in anguish; in earlier times He treated the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali with contempt, but later on He shall make [it] glorious, by the way of the sea, on the other side of Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles. The people who walk in darkness will see a great light; those who live in a dark land, the light will shine on them” (Isaiah 9:1-2).

Therefore Matthew also mentions these verses in his account of the life of the Lord Jesus (Matthew 4:12-16). He writes his Gospel especially for the Jews and therefore this quote is of great importance. The fulfillment, proved from their own Scriptures, must convince them that in the Lord Jesus the Messiah has come to them.

We can apply this to believers who live spiritually far away. If we no longer have spiritual contact with such believers, we can easily forget them. We can also think of local churches that we forget, because it takes too much effort to reach them. But they are not forgotten by the Lord. He visits them. We must do the same. The Lord Jesus appeared there and brought blessing. Galilee is despised by the clergy, but not by the Lord.

Judges 2:3

The Inheritance of Zebulun

The inheritance of the tribe of Zebulun is bordered on the west side by the Mediterranean Sea and on the east side by the sea of Tiberias. This is in accordance with Jacob’s prophecy: “Zebulun will dwell at the seashore” (Genesis 49:13). They would have ports for merchant ships on the Mediterranean Sea and for fisher vessels on the sea of Tiberias.

Zebulun is located, together with Naphtali, all the way to the north of Canaan, in Galilee. These are tribes that are so easily forgotten, but not by God. In the dark, northern part of Israel God brings light through the Messiah. The first performance of the Lord Jesus about which we read in the Gospels takes place there. It is the fulfillment of what Isaiah prophesied: “But there will be no [more] gloom for her who was in anguish; in earlier times He treated the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali with contempt, but later on He shall make [it] glorious, by the way of the sea, on the other side of Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles. The people who walk in darkness will see a great light; those who live in a dark land, the light will shine on them” (Isaiah 9:1-2).

Therefore Matthew also mentions these verses in his account of the life of the Lord Jesus (Matthew 4:12-16). He writes his Gospel especially for the Jews and therefore this quote is of great importance. The fulfillment, proved from their own Scriptures, must convince them that in the Lord Jesus the Messiah has come to them.

We can apply this to believers who live spiritually far away. If we no longer have spiritual contact with such believers, we can easily forget them. We can also think of local churches that we forget, because it takes too much effort to reach them. But they are not forgotten by the Lord. He visits them. We must do the same. The Lord Jesus appeared there and brought blessing. Galilee is despised by the clergy, but not by the Lord.

Judges 2:4

The Inheritance of Zebulun

The inheritance of the tribe of Zebulun is bordered on the west side by the Mediterranean Sea and on the east side by the sea of Tiberias. This is in accordance with Jacob’s prophecy: “Zebulun will dwell at the seashore” (Genesis 49:13). They would have ports for merchant ships on the Mediterranean Sea and for fisher vessels on the sea of Tiberias.

Zebulun is located, together with Naphtali, all the way to the north of Canaan, in Galilee. These are tribes that are so easily forgotten, but not by God. In the dark, northern part of Israel God brings light through the Messiah. The first performance of the Lord Jesus about which we read in the Gospels takes place there. It is the fulfillment of what Isaiah prophesied: “But there will be no [more] gloom for her who was in anguish; in earlier times He treated the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali with contempt, but later on He shall make [it] glorious, by the way of the sea, on the other side of Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles. The people who walk in darkness will see a great light; those who live in a dark land, the light will shine on them” (Isaiah 9:1-2).

Therefore Matthew also mentions these verses in his account of the life of the Lord Jesus (Matthew 4:12-16). He writes his Gospel especially for the Jews and therefore this quote is of great importance. The fulfillment, proved from their own Scriptures, must convince them that in the Lord Jesus the Messiah has come to them.

We can apply this to believers who live spiritually far away. If we no longer have spiritual contact with such believers, we can easily forget them. We can also think of local churches that we forget, because it takes too much effort to reach them. But they are not forgotten by the Lord. He visits them. We must do the same. The Lord Jesus appeared there and brought blessing. Galilee is despised by the clergy, but not by the Lord.

Judges 2:5

The Inheritance of Zebulun

The inheritance of the tribe of Zebulun is bordered on the west side by the Mediterranean Sea and on the east side by the sea of Tiberias. This is in accordance with Jacob’s prophecy: “Zebulun will dwell at the seashore” (Genesis 49:13). They would have ports for merchant ships on the Mediterranean Sea and for fisher vessels on the sea of Tiberias.

Zebulun is located, together with Naphtali, all the way to the north of Canaan, in Galilee. These are tribes that are so easily forgotten, but not by God. In the dark, northern part of Israel God brings light through the Messiah. The first performance of the Lord Jesus about which we read in the Gospels takes place there. It is the fulfillment of what Isaiah prophesied: “But there will be no [more] gloom for her who was in anguish; in earlier times He treated the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali with contempt, but later on He shall make [it] glorious, by the way of the sea, on the other side of Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles. The people who walk in darkness will see a great light; those who live in a dark land, the light will shine on them” (Isaiah 9:1-2).

Therefore Matthew also mentions these verses in his account of the life of the Lord Jesus (Matthew 4:12-16). He writes his Gospel especially for the Jews and therefore this quote is of great importance. The fulfillment, proved from their own Scriptures, must convince them that in the Lord Jesus the Messiah has come to them.

We can apply this to believers who live spiritually far away. If we no longer have spiritual contact with such believers, we can easily forget them. We can also think of local churches that we forget, because it takes too much effort to reach them. But they are not forgotten by the Lord. He visits them. We must do the same. The Lord Jesus appeared there and brought blessing. Galilee is despised by the clergy, but not by the Lord.

Judges 2:6

The Inheritance of Zebulun

The inheritance of the tribe of Zebulun is bordered on the west side by the Mediterranean Sea and on the east side by the sea of Tiberias. This is in accordance with Jacob’s prophecy: “Zebulun will dwell at the seashore” (Genesis 49:13). They would have ports for merchant ships on the Mediterranean Sea and for fisher vessels on the sea of Tiberias.

Zebulun is located, together with Naphtali, all the way to the north of Canaan, in Galilee. These are tribes that are so easily forgotten, but not by God. In the dark, northern part of Israel God brings light through the Messiah. The first performance of the Lord Jesus about which we read in the Gospels takes place there. It is the fulfillment of what Isaiah prophesied: “But there will be no [more] gloom for her who was in anguish; in earlier times He treated the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali with contempt, but later on He shall make [it] glorious, by the way of the sea, on the other side of Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles. The people who walk in darkness will see a great light; those who live in a dark land, the light will shine on them” (Isaiah 9:1-2).

Therefore Matthew also mentions these verses in his account of the life of the Lord Jesus (Matthew 4:12-16). He writes his Gospel especially for the Jews and therefore this quote is of great importance. The fulfillment, proved from their own Scriptures, must convince them that in the Lord Jesus the Messiah has come to them.

We can apply this to believers who live spiritually far away. If we no longer have spiritual contact with such believers, we can easily forget them. We can also think of local churches that we forget, because it takes too much effort to reach them. But they are not forgotten by the Lord. He visits them. We must do the same. The Lord Jesus appeared there and brought blessing. Galilee is despised by the clergy, but not by the Lord.

Judges 2:7

The Inheritance of Issachar

Issachar’s inheritance extends from the Jordan in the east to the Mediterranean Sea in the west. In the south it borders Manasseh and in the north it borders Zebulun.

Tola, one of the judges, is of that tribe (Judges 10:1), as is Baasha, one of the kings of Israel (1 Kings 15:27). A well-known place in that tribe is Sunem, where the God-fearing woman lives who gives hospitality to Elisha (2 Kings 4:8).

Another well-known place is Jezreel. Naboth lives there (1 Kings 21:1). His neighbor is the mighty, wicked king Ahab, who has set his sights on Naboth’s inheritance. By the attempt of Ahab to get the inheritance of Naboth in his possession, the great appreciation Naboth has for the inheritance comes to the fore: “Now it came about after these things that Naboth the Jezreelite had a vineyard which [was] in Jezreel beside the palace of Ahab king of Samaria. Ahab spoke to Naboth, saying, “Give me your vineyard, that I may have it for a vegetable garden because it is close beside my house, and I will give you a better vineyard than it in its place; if you like, I will give you the price of it in money.” But Naboth said to Ahab, “The LORD forbid me that I should give you the inheritance of my fathers”” (1 Kings 21:1-3).

Naboth had to pay for this with death, as we read later in 1 Kings 21 (1 Kings 21:7-13). When it comes to the valuation of the inheritance, there’s hardly a greater contrast imaginable than between Naboth and Ahab. Naboth is spiritually related to Caleb.

Judges 2:8

The Inheritance of Issachar

Issachar’s inheritance extends from the Jordan in the east to the Mediterranean Sea in the west. In the south it borders Manasseh and in the north it borders Zebulun.

Tola, one of the judges, is of that tribe (Judges 10:1), as is Baasha, one of the kings of Israel (1 Kings 15:27). A well-known place in that tribe is Sunem, where the God-fearing woman lives who gives hospitality to Elisha (2 Kings 4:8).

Another well-known place is Jezreel. Naboth lives there (1 Kings 21:1). His neighbor is the mighty, wicked king Ahab, who has set his sights on Naboth’s inheritance. By the attempt of Ahab to get the inheritance of Naboth in his possession, the great appreciation Naboth has for the inheritance comes to the fore: “Now it came about after these things that Naboth the Jezreelite had a vineyard which [was] in Jezreel beside the palace of Ahab king of Samaria. Ahab spoke to Naboth, saying, “Give me your vineyard, that I may have it for a vegetable garden because it is close beside my house, and I will give you a better vineyard than it in its place; if you like, I will give you the price of it in money.” But Naboth said to Ahab, “The LORD forbid me that I should give you the inheritance of my fathers”” (1 Kings 21:1-3).

Naboth had to pay for this with death, as we read later in 1 Kings 21 (1 Kings 21:7-13). When it comes to the valuation of the inheritance, there’s hardly a greater contrast imaginable than between Naboth and Ahab. Naboth is spiritually related to Caleb.

Judges 2:9

The Inheritance of Issachar

Issachar’s inheritance extends from the Jordan in the east to the Mediterranean Sea in the west. In the south it borders Manasseh and in the north it borders Zebulun.

Tola, one of the judges, is of that tribe (Judges 10:1), as is Baasha, one of the kings of Israel (1 Kings 15:27). A well-known place in that tribe is Sunem, where the God-fearing woman lives who gives hospitality to Elisha (2 Kings 4:8).

Another well-known place is Jezreel. Naboth lives there (1 Kings 21:1). His neighbor is the mighty, wicked king Ahab, who has set his sights on Naboth’s inheritance. By the attempt of Ahab to get the inheritance of Naboth in his possession, the great appreciation Naboth has for the inheritance comes to the fore: “Now it came about after these things that Naboth the Jezreelite had a vineyard which [was] in Jezreel beside the palace of Ahab king of Samaria. Ahab spoke to Naboth, saying, “Give me your vineyard, that I may have it for a vegetable garden because it is close beside my house, and I will give you a better vineyard than it in its place; if you like, I will give you the price of it in money.” But Naboth said to Ahab, “The LORD forbid me that I should give you the inheritance of my fathers”” (1 Kings 21:1-3).

Naboth had to pay for this with death, as we read later in 1 Kings 21 (1 Kings 21:7-13). When it comes to the valuation of the inheritance, there’s hardly a greater contrast imaginable than between Naboth and Ahab. Naboth is spiritually related to Caleb.

Judges 2:10

The Inheritance of Issachar

Issachar’s inheritance extends from the Jordan in the east to the Mediterranean Sea in the west. In the south it borders Manasseh and in the north it borders Zebulun.

Tola, one of the judges, is of that tribe (Judges 10:1), as is Baasha, one of the kings of Israel (1 Kings 15:27). A well-known place in that tribe is Sunem, where the God-fearing woman lives who gives hospitality to Elisha (2 Kings 4:8).

Another well-known place is Jezreel. Naboth lives there (1 Kings 21:1). His neighbor is the mighty, wicked king Ahab, who has set his sights on Naboth’s inheritance. By the attempt of Ahab to get the inheritance of Naboth in his possession, the great appreciation Naboth has for the inheritance comes to the fore: “Now it came about after these things that Naboth the Jezreelite had a vineyard which [was] in Jezreel beside the palace of Ahab king of Samaria. Ahab spoke to Naboth, saying, “Give me your vineyard, that I may have it for a vegetable garden because it is close beside my house, and I will give you a better vineyard than it in its place; if you like, I will give you the price of it in money.” But Naboth said to Ahab, “The LORD forbid me that I should give you the inheritance of my fathers”” (1 Kings 21:1-3).

Naboth had to pay for this with death, as we read later in 1 Kings 21 (1 Kings 21:7-13). When it comes to the valuation of the inheritance, there’s hardly a greater contrast imaginable than between Naboth and Ahab. Naboth is spiritually related to Caleb.

Judges 2:11

The Inheritance of Issachar

Issachar’s inheritance extends from the Jordan in the east to the Mediterranean Sea in the west. In the south it borders Manasseh and in the north it borders Zebulun.

Tola, one of the judges, is of that tribe (Judges 10:1), as is Baasha, one of the kings of Israel (1 Kings 15:27). A well-known place in that tribe is Sunem, where the God-fearing woman lives who gives hospitality to Elisha (2 Kings 4:8).

Another well-known place is Jezreel. Naboth lives there (1 Kings 21:1). His neighbor is the mighty, wicked king Ahab, who has set his sights on Naboth’s inheritance. By the attempt of Ahab to get the inheritance of Naboth in his possession, the great appreciation Naboth has for the inheritance comes to the fore: “Now it came about after these things that Naboth the Jezreelite had a vineyard which [was] in Jezreel beside the palace of Ahab king of Samaria. Ahab spoke to Naboth, saying, “Give me your vineyard, that I may have it for a vegetable garden because it is close beside my house, and I will give you a better vineyard than it in its place; if you like, I will give you the price of it in money.” But Naboth said to Ahab, “The LORD forbid me that I should give you the inheritance of my fathers”” (1 Kings 21:1-3).

Naboth had to pay for this with death, as we read later in 1 Kings 21 (1 Kings 21:7-13). When it comes to the valuation of the inheritance, there’s hardly a greater contrast imaginable than between Naboth and Ahab. Naboth is spiritually related to Caleb.

Judges 2:12

The Inheritance of Issachar

Issachar’s inheritance extends from the Jordan in the east to the Mediterranean Sea in the west. In the south it borders Manasseh and in the north it borders Zebulun.

Tola, one of the judges, is of that tribe (Judges 10:1), as is Baasha, one of the kings of Israel (1 Kings 15:27). A well-known place in that tribe is Sunem, where the God-fearing woman lives who gives hospitality to Elisha (2 Kings 4:8).

Another well-known place is Jezreel. Naboth lives there (1 Kings 21:1). His neighbor is the mighty, wicked king Ahab, who has set his sights on Naboth’s inheritance. By the attempt of Ahab to get the inheritance of Naboth in his possession, the great appreciation Naboth has for the inheritance comes to the fore: “Now it came about after these things that Naboth the Jezreelite had a vineyard which [was] in Jezreel beside the palace of Ahab king of Samaria. Ahab spoke to Naboth, saying, “Give me your vineyard, that I may have it for a vegetable garden because it is close beside my house, and I will give you a better vineyard than it in its place; if you like, I will give you the price of it in money.” But Naboth said to Ahab, “The LORD forbid me that I should give you the inheritance of my fathers”” (1 Kings 21:1-3).

Naboth had to pay for this with death, as we read later in 1 Kings 21 (1 Kings 21:7-13). When it comes to the valuation of the inheritance, there’s hardly a greater contrast imaginable than between Naboth and Ahab. Naboth is spiritually related to Caleb.

Judges 2:13

The Inheritance of Issachar

Issachar’s inheritance extends from the Jordan in the east to the Mediterranean Sea in the west. In the south it borders Manasseh and in the north it borders Zebulun.

Tola, one of the judges, is of that tribe (Judges 10:1), as is Baasha, one of the kings of Israel (1 Kings 15:27). A well-known place in that tribe is Sunem, where the God-fearing woman lives who gives hospitality to Elisha (2 Kings 4:8).

Another well-known place is Jezreel. Naboth lives there (1 Kings 21:1). His neighbor is the mighty, wicked king Ahab, who has set his sights on Naboth’s inheritance. By the attempt of Ahab to get the inheritance of Naboth in his possession, the great appreciation Naboth has for the inheritance comes to the fore: “Now it came about after these things that Naboth the Jezreelite had a vineyard which [was] in Jezreel beside the palace of Ahab king of Samaria. Ahab spoke to Naboth, saying, “Give me your vineyard, that I may have it for a vegetable garden because it is close beside my house, and I will give you a better vineyard than it in its place; if you like, I will give you the price of it in money.” But Naboth said to Ahab, “The LORD forbid me that I should give you the inheritance of my fathers”” (1 Kings 21:1-3).

Naboth had to pay for this with death, as we read later in 1 Kings 21 (1 Kings 21:7-13). When it comes to the valuation of the inheritance, there’s hardly a greater contrast imaginable than between Naboth and Ahab. Naboth is spiritually related to Caleb.

Judges 2:14

The Inheritance of Asher

The inheritance of Asher lies along the coast of the Mediterranean Sea. A well-known member of that tribe is the prophetess Anna (Luke 2:36-38). As a true daughter of Asher she has yielded “royal dainties” (Genesis 49:20). These “royal dainties” she distributes after the birth of the Lord Jesus by speaking “of Him to all those who were looking for the redemption of Jerusalem” (Luke 2:38b).

Judges 2:15

The Inheritance of Asher

The inheritance of Asher lies along the coast of the Mediterranean Sea. A well-known member of that tribe is the prophetess Anna (Luke 2:36-38). As a true daughter of Asher she has yielded “royal dainties” (Genesis 49:20). These “royal dainties” she distributes after the birth of the Lord Jesus by speaking “of Him to all those who were looking for the redemption of Jerusalem” (Luke 2:38b).

Judges 2:16

The Inheritance of Asher

The inheritance of Asher lies along the coast of the Mediterranean Sea. A well-known member of that tribe is the prophetess Anna (Luke 2:36-38). As a true daughter of Asher she has yielded “royal dainties” (Genesis 49:20). These “royal dainties” she distributes after the birth of the Lord Jesus by speaking “of Him to all those who were looking for the redemption of Jerusalem” (Luke 2:38b).

Judges 2:17

The Inheritance of Asher

The inheritance of Asher lies along the coast of the Mediterranean Sea. A well-known member of that tribe is the prophetess Anna (Luke 2:36-38). As a true daughter of Asher she has yielded “royal dainties” (Genesis 49:20). These “royal dainties” she distributes after the birth of the Lord Jesus by speaking “of Him to all those who were looking for the redemption of Jerusalem” (Luke 2:38b).

Judges 2:18

The Inheritance of Asher

The inheritance of Asher lies along the coast of the Mediterranean Sea. A well-known member of that tribe is the prophetess Anna (Luke 2:36-38). As a true daughter of Asher she has yielded “royal dainties” (Genesis 49:20). These “royal dainties” she distributes after the birth of the Lord Jesus by speaking “of Him to all those who were looking for the redemption of Jerusalem” (Luke 2:38b).

Judges 2:19

The Inheritance of Asher

The inheritance of Asher lies along the coast of the Mediterranean Sea. A well-known member of that tribe is the prophetess Anna (Luke 2:36-38). As a true daughter of Asher she has yielded “royal dainties” (Genesis 49:20). These “royal dainties” she distributes after the birth of the Lord Jesus by speaking “of Him to all those who were looking for the redemption of Jerusalem” (Luke 2:38b).

Judges 2:20

The Inheritance of Asher

The inheritance of Asher lies along the coast of the Mediterranean Sea. A well-known member of that tribe is the prophetess Anna (Luke 2:36-38). As a true daughter of Asher she has yielded “royal dainties” (Genesis 49:20). These “royal dainties” she distributes after the birth of the Lord Jesus by speaking “of Him to all those who were looking for the redemption of Jerusalem” (Luke 2:38b).

Judges 2:21

The Inheritance of Asher

The inheritance of Asher lies along the coast of the Mediterranean Sea. A well-known member of that tribe is the prophetess Anna (Luke 2:36-38). As a true daughter of Asher she has yielded “royal dainties” (Genesis 49:20). These “royal dainties” she distributes after the birth of the Lord Jesus by speaking “of Him to all those who were looking for the redemption of Jerusalem” (Luke 2:38b).

Judges 2:22

The Inheritance of Naphtali

In the inheritance of Naphtali we find later Capernaum and Bethsaida, at the northern end of the sea of Tiberias, where the Lord Jesus did so many great works. It is also assumed that this is where the mountain lies, on which Christ has pronounced the so-called ‘sermon on the Mount’, which we have in Matthew 5-7 (Matthew 5:1-2). Together with Zebulun, this tribe had the privilege of seeing the great light that came to them in Christ (Matthew 4:12-16).

Judges 2:23

The Inheritance of Naphtali

In the inheritance of Naphtali we find later Capernaum and Bethsaida, at the northern end of the sea of Tiberias, where the Lord Jesus did so many great works. It is also assumed that this is where the mountain lies, on which Christ has pronounced the so-called ‘sermon on the Mount’, which we have in Matthew 5-7 (Matthew 5:1-2). Together with Zebulun, this tribe had the privilege of seeing the great light that came to them in Christ (Matthew 4:12-16).