Chapter 21 of the Book of Judges is the "grand finale of mess" culminating from chapters 19 & 20. It involves a "great oath", a loophole, and a mysterious feast in Shiloh. Additionally, there are some interesting connections made from 1 Samuel chapter 11. Truth2U Radio is hosted, edited, and produced by Jono Vandor and…
Although Israel inquire of God and indeed receive His council thousands died in battle. Even when He specifically grants them victory there were still fatalities. Why is there no guarantee of their safety? Also, why doesn't the math add up in Judges chapter 20? Truth2U Radio is hosted, edited, and produced by Jono Vandor and…
Judges chapter 19 is perhaps one of the more gruesome chapters of the Tanakh. It deals with the story of a Levite and his concubine. It is mysterious and graphically violent, yet it must be studied. What should be understood from this chapter, what is it's purpose? Truth2U Radio is hosted, edited, and produced by…
Was the religion of Micah, which was stolen by the Danites, the prototype of the religion of Jeroboam? In Judges 18:30 is Jonathan the grandson of Manasseh or Moses? Truth2U Radio is hosted, edited, and produced by Jono Vandor and all programs are made freely available to download. If these programs have been a blessing…
Did Micah set up a temple? How does it parallel with Jeroboam's idolatry? Also, how can a Levite be from the family of Judah? Who is a true Levite & Cohen? Truth2U Radio is hosted, edited, and produced by Jono Vandor and all programs are made freely available to download. If these programs have been…
Did Samson really resemble today's body builders? Did he break Torah by soliciting a prostitute? Who exactly were the Philistines and was Dargon their fish god? To what kind of grinder was he assigned while in prison? Just how many Philistines did he kill? Truth2U Radio is hosted, edited, and produced by Jono Vandor and…
Did Samson break Torah by taking a Philistine wife? How about when he ate honey from the carcass of a lion? Did he break his Nazarite vow by drinking wine? Would he have sinned by taking back his wife or by taking her sister? Also, what does it mean when Samson attacked the Philistines "hip…
What is the Nazarite vow and what is the purpose of taking it? Is there another Nazarite from birth in the Bible? Was Manoah really an idiot? Where in the Bible do angels have names? Truth2U Radio is hosted, edited, and produced by Jono Vandor and all programs are made freely available to download. If…
Before Yoel & I unpacked the story of Israel's 8th judge, Yiphtach, and his vow to God concerning his daughter, we first discussed the significance and traditions regarding the 9th of Av. Also, 30 sons rode 30 donkeys who had 30 donkeys? What's that about? Truth2U Radio is hosted, edited, and produced by Jono Vandor…
What is the difference between a wife and a concubine? Who is Ba'al of the Covenant? Is Avimelech an anti-type of his father? What is the meaning of Yotam's parable? Most importantly, where is the city of beer today? Did God send a spirit of ill will or a bad mood? Where is the "belly…
Did the soldiers really lap the water with their tongue like dogs? What alphabet was used to write down the names of the 77 elders? What was the "ephod" that Gideon made? Was Gideon a judge or a makeshift king and did he claim some of the glory for the victory? Truth2U Radio is hosted,…
Gideon is the fifth judge of Israel. He was commissioned by an angel of Yehovah, he destroyed the altar of Baal and the Asherah idols, and he asked God for confirmation for his calling by way of a miraculous sign. But was Gideon afraid and of wavering faith or was he simply cautious? It begs…
In these two chapters, we are introduced to two great women of the Bible, Devorah, a judge and prophetess of Israel, and Yael the Maccabee! Join us for this year's Tanakh Tour of Israel! [sc_embed_player fileurl="https://truth2u.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Truth2U-Yoel-ben-Shlomo-Devorah-Judges-4-51.mp3" autoplay="true" loops="true"] Download [wp-post-slider]
In Judges chapter 3 we read about the first three judges of Israel, Othniel, the gory account of the left handed Ehud and the very fat Moabite king Eglon, and the single yet impressive verse on Shamgar. Truth2U Radio is hosted, edited, and produced by Jono Vandor and all programs are made freely available to…
Why did Adoni Bezek lose his thumbs and big toes? Was it a sin that Othniel married his niece? Who persuaded who in Judges 1:14? Are chariots of iron too powerful for God? Why do peoples of other nations continue to live among the children of Israel even today? Truth2U Radio is hosted, edited, and…
with Yoel ben Shlomo Joshua 1:1-5:15 Joshua 6:1-8:29 Joshua 8:30-35 Joshua 9:1-10:43 Joshua 11 Joshua 19:49-21:45 Joshua 22:1-24:33 Judges 1:1-2:23 Judges 3:1-31 Judges 4:1-5:31 Judges 6:1-40 Judges 7-8 Judges 8:30-9:57 Judges 10:1-12:7 Judges 12:8-13:25 Judges 14:1-15:20 Judges 16:1-31 Judges 17:1-13 Judges 18:1-31 Judges 19 Judges 20:1-20:48 Judges 21:1-25 Samuel 1:1-2:11 Samuel 2:12-36 Samuel 3:1-21 Samuel…
Yoel and I recorded this discussion in November last year. We decided to release it now because it includes Deuteronomy 24:1-4 which is in this week's Torah portion. The Light of the Prophets series on the book of Judges will resume next week. Truth2U Radio is hosted, edited, and produced by Jono Vandor and all…