Judges 2:14-16

14The Lord was very angry with the Israelites and he punished them. He sent robbers to attack them and take their animals and their food. He put them under the power of their enemies who lived around them. They were not strong enough to fight against their enemies.

15When the Israelites went to fight against their enemies, the Lord turned against them. He punished them, as he said he would do. So the Israelites were in great trouble.

16After that, the Lord chose judges to lead his people. These leaders rescued the Israelites from their enemies who were robbing them.