Shamar was an isolated case according to the commentary since he was not with much history and could have been a hired mercenary whose weapon of choice was an ox-goad. The ox-goad was a 8-10 foot stick with a sharp blade attached to the end used to make the animals move. Chapter 4 follows the trend of the writer of Judges since he prepares the reader for the way the Israelites were. They slipped into the ways of evil, were punished and cried out for help. This time the oppressor had them under his rule for 20 years before the Lord responded. These events that were recorded focused on the Northern tribes. Additionally, with the mention of chariots (iron) was the age of iron versus that of bronze. The strife between Canaanites and the Israelites were also on the increase.
Over all a good few days off, with us seeing the Hobbit on Sunday and also getting the place ready for Christmas. Also getting some of our cards out as well. Still good to have seen GG even if it were for a brief time yesterday. Not looking forward to the rest of the week but still it should go ok, next week is another story. I still have a tough time gearing up for the holidays but hopefully that will change.
Praise for today: But I will restore you to health and heal your wounds, declares the Lord, because you are an outcast, Zion for whom no one cares. Jer. 30: 17
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