Today's Reading | October 16, 2026
Esther 4:1–17
Introduction Esther 4:1–17: Today’s reading continues the account of Haman’s plot against the Jews in Persia. When he hears of the royal order to kill all the Jews in the empire, Mordecai mourns in sackcloth and ashes. He then sends a messenger to Esther asking her to plead with her husband, King Xerxes, for mercy. She agrees but asks that…
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June 17, 2026
Judges 7:1–25
Introduction Judges 7:1–25: The LORD tells Gideon to reduce the size of his army and gives him instructions for doing so. Though outnumbered, the Israelites are successful in attacking the Midianites at night and capturing and killing the two Midianite chiefs, Oreb and Zeeb whose Hebrew names mean “Raven” and “Wolf.” (The Israelites considered the raven to be unclean, and…
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Judges 6:28–40
Introduction Judges 6:28–40: Yesterday’s reading concluded with Gideon building an altar to the LORD and tearing down the altar to Baal (the Canaanite god) along with the symbol of the fertility goddess Asherah. At this time, Gideon’s family and other people in the town worshiped Baal. So when the people discover what Gideon has done, they want to kill him.…
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Judges 6:1–27
Introduction Judges 6:1–27: After forty years of peace, the people of Israel once again sin against the LORD. The people of Midian rule over them for seven years, and the Israelites cry out to the LORD for help. An angel of the LORD appears to Gideon with the message that he has been chosen to rescue the Israelites from the…
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Judges 5:1–31
Introduction Judges 5:1–31: Today’s reading is known as the Song of Deborah and Barak. It is a song praising God for defeating Jabin and the Canaanite army. In poetic form, it provides details about the battle and Israel’s victory. Today’s Key Verse: Judges 5:5 GNT The mountains quaked before the LORD of Sinai, before the LORD, the God of Israel.…
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Judges 4:1–24
Introduction Judges 4:1–24: After the death of Ehud, the Israelites once again disobey God and are conquered by the Canaanites as punishment. God chooses a female prophet, Deborah, to serve as judge, and she is instructed to command Barak to lead the people in battle against Jabin of Hazor, the Canaanite king who oppresses the Israelites cruelly. Today’s Key Verse:…
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Judges 3:12–31
Introduction Judges 3:12–31: Today we begin reading excerpts from the book of Judges, a book that contains stories from the lawless period in Israel’s history from the occupation of Canaan up to the establishment of the monarchy. These stories are about the exploits of national heroes called “judges,” most of whom were military leaders. Israel’s survival depended on loyalty to…
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