Improper Alliances Lead to Downfall

God's plan for His people, on this earth, is always that they maintain their purity of devotion and love for Him in the midst of a world of sin and corruption, being lights in darkness. This plan has not changed.

The first cycle of Israel's sin, slavery, supplication, and then God's deliverance, here unfolds.

At this time of Israel's history they have chosen to live among the Canaanites rather than obey God and destroy them. Intermarriages have taken place and the influence of the Canaanites have led to Israel worshipping their gods.

Included are the details of the downfalls from these alliances and God's gracious deliverance through the first three of the judges.