Judges 3:7-5:31 The graciousness of God & the wickedness of humanity

God repeatedly ensured the Israelites were subject to suffering and pain through those who ruled over them, but repeatedly, He also gave them a deliverer.  It shows the justice and grace of God in equal measure.

Othniel had the Spirit of the Lord upon Him, Ehud went and obeyed the Lord.  Both were men were fully committed to obeying the Lord whatever He called for them to do.

We are not told why Barak would not go without Deborah - but he has not been obedient to the Lord in the process.  Again, it was God who provided the victory, not any of the individuals specifically involved.

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v6-8  Things were pretty bad - roads were abandoned & village life had ceased.  

However, those who were obedient to God are praised for what they have done.