Judges 2
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God’s Word Translation

Judges 2:1-6

1The Messenger of the Lord went from Gilgal to Bochim. He said, “I brought you out of Egypt into the land that I swore to give to your ancestors. I said, ‘I will never break my promise  to you.

2You must never make a treaty with the people who live in this land. You must tear down their altars.’ But you didn’t obey me. What do you think you’re doing?

3So I have this to say, ‘I will not force them out of your way. They will be like thorns in your sides, and their gods will become a trap for you.’ ”

4While the Messenger of the Lord was saying this to all the people of Israel, they began to cry loudly.

5So they called that place Bochim [Those Who Cry]. They offered sacrifices there to the Lord.

6Now, Joshua sent the people of Israel home. So each family went to take possession of the territory they had inherited.

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