In this episode, we kick off the Israelites’ slow descent into spiritual chaos. At first, Judah is on a winning streak, taking down the Canaanites. But, surprise! They hit a snag with those pesky "chariots of iron"—a little roadblock that keeps them from finishing the job. God’s got a plan, but the Israelites, being the rebellious lot they are, decide it’s fine to make peace treaties with the very people God told them to drive out. And so begins their spiral into idolatry, with Canaanite gods and practices slipping in like unwanted houseguests. By the end of it all, the Israelites don’t just worship Yahweh—they’ve got a side hustle with the Canaanite gods. Spoiler alert: It doesn’t end well. The dark cycle of oppression and rescue is just getting started.

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Episode's Sources:

1. NIV Study Bible.
2. Archeology Study Bible
3. Bible, English Standard Version

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