1. Judges 3:1–6 (ESV)
  2. Exposition

What is the primary function of 3:1–6?

Judges 3:1–6 (ESV)

1 Now these are the nations that the LORD left, to test Israel by them, that is, all in Israel who had not experienced all the wars in Canaan.

It seems this paragraph is looking to elaborate on the test announced in Judges 2:22.