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Shimshon will “begin” to save the Nation

The Angel gives further instructions and explains the child’s mission

An angel brings Manoach’s wife good news along with strict guidelines

The persecution of the Pelishtim; Manoach and his wife are childlessIncludes a Very Important Disclaimer to keep in mind when we learn the story of Shimshon

The rules of Aylon and Avdon

Brief Summary of Ivtzan/Boaz

Conclusion of Yiftach’s story

The Ephraimites are identified due to a speech impediment

As a result of insults, Yiftach and his men attack the men of Ephraim

Yiftach pushes back on their complaint

Shevet Ephraim lodges complaints and threatens Yiftach

Yiftach’s daughter’s fate; Why the vow was not annulled; Why Yiftach was not answered like Eliezer and Shaul; Gilgulim

Yiftach’s daughter lives out her days in solitude

Yiftach’s daughter accepts her fate

Tragedy strikes when Yiftach’s daughter exits first to greet him

Yiftach makes a terrible mistake; Amon is defeated

After Yiftach’s message falls on deaf ears, he initiates a wise military strategy

Yiftach asks if the King of Amon is superior to Balak

Yiftach mockingly tells Amon to get help from their god

Yiftach describes how Bnei Yisroel came on to the disputed land

Yiftach pushes back on the King of Amon’s claims

Yiftach and the King of Amon exchange messages

Yiftach has some words at Mitzpah

The elders accept Yiftach’s counteroffer

Yiftach calls out their hypocrisy

The Gilead elders make an offer to Yiftach

Yiftach attracts lowlife followers

Yiftach is banished by his family

Intro to Yiftach Hagiladi

As Amon retreats, the Gileadim look for a military leader

The Nation doubles down their efforts to repent and Hashem finally relents

Hashem refuses the teshuva of the Nation

Amon & Pelishtim oppress and demoralize the nation

The jews once again lapse into idol worship

Yair follows as the next Judge

Tola Ben Puah judges during a period of righteousness

With Avimelech’s death, Yosam’s curse is fulfilled

A heavy millstone is thrown on Avimelech crushing his skull

The inhabitants of the Shechem Tower are burned

The city is razed to the ground and salted over

Gaal’s defeat, expulsion, and the massacre of the rest of Shechem

Gaal realizes he is under attack; Zevul goads him to fight

Zevul advises Avimelech to launch a surprise attack

Gaal argues his case for rebellion

Gaal Ben Eved shows up to lead the rebellion

The people of Shechem set up an ambush

After 3 years of rule, Animosity develops between Avimelech and Shechem

Additional commentaries explain Yosam’s message

Yosam’s conclusion and departure

Yosam delivers the main point of his speech