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EPISODE · Aug 31, 2026 · 14 MIN

History of Israel: Gideon, Abimelech and the Failure of Man

from Bible Backdrop · host Matthew Masson

Judges, as a book, is about man's failure and inability to follow God. Nowhere better do we see this than the stories of Gideon and Abimelech. Gideon goes from great faithfulness and victory to idolatry in almost the blink of an eye. This leads to what is considered his legacy in his son Abimelech. In the end, it's a failure for everyone involved when they don't follow the Lord.If you are enjoying Bible Backdrop, please leave a 5-star rating and review. You can also get in touch with the show at the e-mail found in the episode. Bible Backdrop is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you find your podcasts.

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