Hakim-hakim 2:20

A Divine Decision

2:20 The Lord was furious with Israel. ¹  He said, “This nation ²  has violated the terms of the agreement I made with their ancestors ³  by disobeying me. ⁴ 

Hakim-hakim 14:13

14:13 But if you cannot solve it, ⁵  you will give me thirty linen robes and thirty sets of clothes.” They said to him, “Let us hear your riddle.” ⁶ 

[2:20]  ¹ tn Or “The Lord’s anger burned [or “raged”] against Israel.”

[2:20]  ² tn Heb “Because this nation.”

[2:20]  ³ tn Heb “my covenant which I commanded their fathers.”

[2:20]  ⁴ tn Heb “and has not listened to my voice.” The expression “to not listen to [God’s] voice” is idiomatic here for disobeying him.

[14:13]  ⁵ tn Heb “you are unable to tell me.”

[14:13]  ⁶ tn Heb “Give your riddle so we can hear it.”