Shofetim
Shofetim, also known as Judges, is a book in the Hebrew Bible and the Christian Old Testament. It is the third book of the Torah in the Hebrew Bible and the fifth book of the Christian Old Testament. The book is named after the judges who led the Israelites during the period of the Judges, a time when Israel was not ruled by a king. The book covers a span of approximately 360 years, from the death of Joshua to the establishment of the monarchy under Saul.
The book begins with the Israelites' disobedience to God, leading to their defeat by the Canaanites. God
The book of Shofetim is notable for its portrayal of the Israelites' struggles with idolatry and moral
The book of Shofetim is significant in Jewish and Christian traditions. It is read during the Shavuot