1. Judges 2:13 (ESV)
  2. Exposition

What is the striking contrast between the activity of 2:7 and this verse?

Judges 2:13 (ESV)

13 They abandoned the LORD and served the Baals and the Ashtaroth.

Earlier, during Joshua’s tenure, Israel had served Yahweh; now they served (same word in original) the Baals and the Ashtaroth..

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