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Judges 2:18

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2:18 When the Lord raised up leaders for them, the Lord was with each leader and delivered the people 1  from their enemies while the leader remained alive. The Lord felt sorry for them 2  when they cried out in agony because of what their harsh oppressors did to them. 3 

1 tn Heb “them”; the referent (the people) has been specified in the translation for clarity.

2 tn The phrase “for them” is supplied in the translation for clarity.

3 tn Heb “the ones oppressing them and afflicting them.” The synonyms “oppressing” and “afflicting” are joined together in the translation as “harsh oppressors” to emphasize the cruel character of their enemies.



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