Joe Rogan: Welcome to the show! Today, we're joined by a Bible Expert to talk about Judges 1. So, what can you tell us about Judges 1? Bible Expert: Well, Judges 1 starts off with the Israelites asking God for permission to conquer the land of Canaan. →

Joe: Alright, so we've got a Bible expert here and we are about to dive into the Book of Judges chapter 2. So, what's going on in this chapter? Bible Expert: Okay, let me explain. So in this chapter, God reminds the Israelites of the covenant He made with them after they came out of Egypt. →

Joe: Alright folks, I'm here with our Bible Expert and we're going to dive into Judges 3. So what's this chapter about? Bible Expert: Well, Judges 3 is all about God allowing the nation of Israel to be tested by other nations. →

Joe: Alright, so this Bible chapter is Judges 4, right? Bible Expert: Yes, that's correct. Joe: Ok, so what's the gist of it? Bible Expert: Well, Judges 4 is about the Israelite general, Deborah, who leads the Israelites to victory against the Canaanites after being oppressed by them for twenty years. →

Joe: Alright, so we're talking about Judges chapter 5. What's the story? Bible Expert: Judges chapter 5 is an epic poem that celebrates Deborah, the only female judge of Israel, and Barak, the commander of the Israelite army, for their courage and victory over the Canaanite army. →

Joe: Alright, so we're talking about Judges 6, what's this one about? Bible Expert: Well, this chapter tells the story of how God chose Gideon to lead the Israelites in their fight against the Midianites. →

Joe: Alright, so let's dive into it! What's the story in Judges 7? Bible Expert: Well, in Judges 7, Gideon is leading an army of 32,000 men to fight against the Midianites. But God says that that army is too big. →

Joe: Alright so Judges 8, this is a weird one! Tell us about it, Bible Expert. Bible Expert: Sure Joe. So Judges 8 tells the story of Gideon and his rise to power. After defeating the Midianites, Gideon is offered the role of king by the people of Israel, but he refuses, saying that only God can be their king. →

Joe: Alright, so let's talk about Judges 9. Tell us what it's about. Bible Expert: Well, Judges 9 tells the story of a man named Abimelech, who sought to become the king of the Israelites, and the somewhat disastrous consequences of his ambition. →

Joe: Alright, so what can you tell us about Judges 10? Bible Expert: Well, Judges 10 is the tenth chapter of the Book of Judges in the Hebrew Bible. It tells the story of Jephthah, a warrior who was appointed by the people of Israel to lead them against their enemies. →

Joe: Alright, so we have a Bible expert with us today, and he's gonna give us a rundown of the book of Judges, chapter by chapter. What can you tell us about Judges 11? Bible Expert: Judges 11 tells the story of Jephthah, a warrior and judge of Israel. →

Joe: Alright folks, so we have our Bible expert with us in the studio to discuss Judges 12. What’s the story in this chapter? Bible Expert: Well, Judges 12 is about a war between the tribes of Ephraim and Gilead. →

Joe: Alright, let's dive into Judges chapter 13! So, what's happening in this chapter? Bible Expert: Well, this chapter begins with an angel of the Lord appearing to Manoah and his wife. He tells them that they will have a son and that he will be a Nazirite from birth. →

Joe: Alright, so what do we have today? Bible Expert: Today we are looking at Judges 14. Joe: Alright, let's hear it. Bible Expert: Well, in Judges 14 we have the story of Samson, an Israelite judge and warrior. →

Joe: Alright, so tell us about Judges 15. Bible Expert: Well, Judges 15 tells the story of a man named Samson, who was a Hebrew leader, and his battle with the Philistines. Joe: Ooh, I like it! So what's the gist? →

Joe: Alright, guys! We've got a special guest with us today, a Bible Expert! So, let's get into it, what can you tell us about Judges 16? Bible Expert: Well, Judges 16 tells the story of Samson, a hero of the Israelites who was granted remarkable strength by God. →

Joe Rogan: Alright so we got a Bible expert here, what's the deal with Judges 17? Bible Expert: Well, Judges 17 is the story of a man named Micah who steals some silver from his mother and uses it to create a shrine to serve as an altar for himself. →

Joe: Alright, what's going on in Judges 18? Bible Expert: Well, the chapter starts off by saying that the Israelites again did not keep the Lord's commands, so the Lord let the people of the tribe of Dan do whatever they wanted. →

Joe: Alright, so we're about to get into Judges 19. Who's ready? Expert: Sure, let's take a look. Joe: So, what's going on in this chapter? Expert: Well, Judges 19 tells the story of a Levite who travels from Bethlehem in Judah to the region of Ephraim with his concubine. →

Joe: Alright, so let's talk about Judges chapter 20. Jamie: What's it about? Joe: Well, it starts off with the Israelites coming to the Lord and asking him who should lead the battle against the Benjaminites. →

Joe: Alright, so welcome to the show Bible Expert! What do you got for us today? Bible Expert: Well, Joe, today we're talking about Judges 21. Joe: Alright, let's hear it. Bible Expert: So, after the death of the judge Ibzan, the people of Israel ask the Lord what to do to find wives for the 600 Benjamite men who survived the war. →