Now the angel of the LORD went up from Gilgal to Bochim and said, "I brought you up out of Egypt and led you into the land that I had promised to your fathers, and I said, 'I will never break My covenant with you, Now the angel of the LORD went up from Gilgal to BochimThe "angel of the LORD" is often understood as a theophany, a pre-incarnate appearance of Christ, due to the divine authority and actions attributed to this figure. Gilgal was a significant location for the Israelites, serving as their first encampment in the Promised Land and a place of covenant renewal ( Joshua 4:19-24). Bochim, meaning "weepers," is where the Israelites mourned after hearing the angel's message. This movement from Gilgal to Bochim symbolizes a transition from victory and covenant faithfulness to a place of sorrow and repentance. and said, “I brought you up out of Egypt
This phrase recalls the Exodus, a foundational event in Israel's history, where God delivered His people from slavery. It emphasizes God's role as Redeemer and Deliverer, reminding the Israelites of His power and faithfulness. The Exodus is frequently referenced throughout Scripture as a demonstration of God's covenantal love and commitment to His people (Exodus 20:2, Deuteronomy 5:6). and led you into the land that I had promised to your fathers
This refers to the Abrahamic Covenant, where God promised the land of Canaan to Abraham and his descendants (Genesis 12:7, 15:18-21). The fulfillment of this promise is a testament to God's faithfulness and serves as a reminder of His sovereign plan. The land is not just a physical inheritance but a symbol of God's blessing and presence with His people. and I said, ‘I will never break My covenant with you’
God's covenant with Israel is unconditional, based on His character and promises rather than Israel's actions. This assurance of God's unbreakable covenant highlights His steadfast love and faithfulness, even when His people are unfaithful. This echoes the New Covenant through Christ, where believers are assured of God's eternal commitment (Jeremiah 31:31-34, Hebrews 8:6-13). Persons / Places / Events 1. The Angel of the LORDA divine messenger often seen as a theophany, or a pre-incarnate appearance of Christ, who delivers God's messages and commands. 2. GilgalA significant location in Israel's history, where the Israelites first camped after crossing the Jordan River and where they renewed their covenant with God. 3. BochimMeaning "weepers," this place is where the Israelites mourned after being rebuked by the Angel of the LORD for their disobedience. 4. EgyptThe land of bondage from which God delivered the Israelites, symbolizing God's power and faithfulness in fulfilling His promises. 5. The CovenantThe solemn agreement between God and the Israelites, emphasizing God's unchanging faithfulness and the people's responsibility to obey His commands. Teaching Points God's FaithfulnessGod is unwavering in His promises. Just as He led Israel out of Egypt, He leads us out of spiritual bondage. Covenant RelationshipOur relationship with God is based on His covenant, which requires our obedience and faithfulness in return. Divine PresenceThe Angel of the LORD represents God's presence in our lives, guiding and correcting us when necessary. Repentance and RenewalBochim reminds us of the importance of repentance and returning to God when we stray from His commands. Historical ReflectionReflecting on God’s past actions, like the Exodus, strengthens our faith in His future promises. Bible Study Questions 1. How does the appearance of the Angel of the LORD in Judges 2:1 relate to other instances of divine appearances in the Old Testament? 2. What significance does the location of Gilgal hold in the context of Israel's history and their covenant relationship with God? 3. In what ways can we see God's faithfulness in our own lives, similar to how He was faithful to Israel? 4. How can the concept of Bochim, as a place of weeping and repentance, be applied to our personal spiritual journey? 5. How does understanding the covenant relationship between God and Israel help us comprehend our own relationship with God through Christ? Connections to Other Scriptures Exodus 3The Angel of the LORD appears to Moses in the burning bush, signifying divine presence and guidance. Joshua 5Gilgal is where the Israelites celebrated the Passover and renewed their covenant with God after entering the Promised Land. Deuteronomy 7God’s covenant with Israel is reiterated, emphasizing His faithfulness and the requirement for Israel to remain obedient. Hebrews 13The unchanging nature of God’s promises is highlighted, encouraging believers to trust in His faithfulness. People Israelites, Joshua, NunPlaces Bochim, Egypt, Gaash, Gilgal, Timnath-heresTopics Agreement, Angel, Bochim, Bokim, Break, Broken, Covenant, Depart, Egypt, Fathers, Forefathers, Gilgal, Guiding, Led, Messenger, Oath, Sware, Swore, SwornDictionary of Bible Themes Judges 2:1 5477 property, land
5698 guardian
7021 church, OT anticipations
8711 covenant breakers Judges 2:1-3 4540 weeds
5607 warfare, examples
7259 promised land, later history Judges 2:1-4 4140 angel of the Lord Judges 2:1-5 7435 sacrifice, in OT Library A Summary of Israel's Faithlessness and God's Patience
'And an angel of the Lord came up from Gilgal to Bochim, and said, I made you to go up out of Egypt, and have brought you unto the land which I sware unto your fathers; and I said, I will never break my covenant with you. 2. And ye shall make no league with the inhabitants of this land; ye shall throw down their altars: but ye have not obeyed my voice: why have ye done this? 3. Wherefore I also said, I will not drive them out from before you; but they shall be as thorns in your sides, and their gods …
Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy ScriptureIsrael's Obstinacy and God's Patience
'And the children of Israel did evil in the sight of the Lord, and served Baalim; 12. And they forsook the Lord God of their fathers, which brought them out of the land of Egypt, and followed other gods, of the gods of the people that were round about them, and bowed themselves unto them, and provoked the Lord to anger. 13. And they forsook the Lord, and served Baal and Ashtaroth. 14. And the anger of the Lord was hot against Israel, and He delivered them into the hands of spoilers that spoiled them, …
Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy Scripture Whether the Female Sex is an Impediment to Receiving Orders?
Objection 1: It would seem that the female sex is no impediment to receiving Orders. For the office of prophet is greater than the office of priest, since a prophet stands midway between God and priests, just as the priest does between God and people. Now the office of prophet was sometimes granted to women, as may be gathered from 4 Kings 22:14. Therefore the office of priest also may be competent to them. Objection 2: Further, just as Order pertains to a kind of pre-eminence, so does a position …
Saint Thomas Aquinas—Summa Theologica The Judges.
Judges 1; 1 Sam. 7. The Characteristics of the Times. This is a period of transition for Israel Nothing was quite certain, and "every man did that which was right in his own eyes" (17:6). In consequence of this there was lack of organization, cooperation or leadership. While we do not have all the history covered by the period and while we do not easily understand or explain its events, it is clear that things did not run smoothly. In Judges 2:16-19 the author gives a vivid picture of the conditions …
Josiah Blake Tidwell—The Bible Period by Period The Unmistakable Honesty of the Writers of the Bible Attests to Its Heavenly Origin
The title of this chapter suggests a wide field of study the limits of which we can now only skirt here and there. To begin with the writers of the Old Testament. Had the historical parts of the Old Testament been a forgery, or the production of uninspired men, their contents would have been very different to what they are. Each of its Books was written by a descendant of Abraham, yet nowhere do we find the bravery of the Israelites extolled and never once are their victories regarded as the outcome …
Arthur W. Pink—The Divine Inspiration of the Bible The Death of Abraham
'Then Abraham gave up the ghost, and died in a good old age, an old man, and full of years; and was gathered to his people.'--GENESIS xxv. 8. 'Full of years' does not seem to me to be a mere synonym for longevity. That would be an intolerable tautology, for we should then have the same thing said three times over--'an old man,' 'in a good old age,' 'full of years.' There must be some other idea than that in the words. If you notice that the expression is by no means a usual one, that it is only …
Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy Scripture Formation and History of the Hebrew Canon.
1. The Greek word canon (originally a straight rod or pole, measuring-rod, then rule) denotes that collection of books which the churches receive as given by inspiration of God, and therefore as constituting for them a divine rule of faith and practice. To the books included in it the term canonical is applied. The Canon of the Old Testament, considered in reference to its constituent parts, was formed gradually; formed under divine superintendence by a process of growth extending through …
E. P. Barrows—Companion to the Bible The Doctrine of Angels.
I. THEIR EXISTENCE. 1. THE TEACHING OF JESUS. 2. THE TEACHING OF THE APOSTLES. II. THEIR NATURE. 1. CREATED BEINGS. 2. SPIRITUAL BEINGS. 3. GREAT POWER AND MIGHT. 4. VARIOUS GRADES. 5. THE NUMBER OF ANGELS. III. THE FALL OF ANGELS. 1. TIME AND CAUSE. 2. THE WORK OF FALLEN ANGELS. 3. THE JUDGMENT OF FALLEN ANGELS. IV. THE WORK OF ANGELS. 1. THEIR HEAVENLY MINISTRY. 2. THEIR EARTHLY MINISTRY. a) In Relation to the Believer. b) In Relation to Christ's Second Coming. THE DOCTRINE OF ANGELS. We are not …
Rev. William Evans—The Great Doctrines of the Bible A Case of Conscience Resolved
WHETHER, WHERE A CHURCH OF CHRIST IS SITUATE, IT IS THE DUTY OF THE WOMEN OF THAT CONGREGATION, ORDINARILY, AND BY APPOINTMENT, TO SEPARATE THEMSELVES FROM THEIR BRETHREN, AND SO TO ASSEMBLE TOGETHER, TO PERFORM SOME PARTS OF DIVINE WORSHIP, AS PRAYER, ETC., WITHOUT THEIR MEN? AND THE ARGUMENTS MADE USE OF FOR THAT PRACTICE, EXAMINED. BY JOHN BUNYAN. EDITOR'S ADVERTISEMENT. This exceedingly rare tract was first published in 1683, and was not reprinted, either separately, or in any edition of Bunyan's …
John Bunyan—The Works of John Bunyan Volumes 1-3 Judges
For the understanding of the early history and religion of Israel, the book of Judges, which covers the period from the death of Joshua to the beginning of the struggle with the Philistines, is of inestimable importance; and it is very fortunate that the elements contributed by the later editors are so easily separated from the ancient stories whose moral they seek to point. That moral is most elaborately stated in ii. 6-iii. 6, which is a sort of programme or preface to iii. 7-xvi. 31, which constitutes …
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