Everyone Did As They Saw Fit
For the people of Israel, they had entered into a period before King Saul but after Joshua had led them into the promise land. Â By God’s miraculous hand, the people were not only saved from the Egyptians, but were under the constant guidance and protection of God during the process. Â When they arrived at the promise land, their victory was secured by the hand of God as a display of His sovereignty and might. Â When the author of Judges claims that Israel had no King, it is a harsh indictment of the people whose Sovereign King had led them. Â They abandoned God for the chaos of everyone pursuing their own desires and wishes.