Verse 9
9. When the children of Israel cried unto the Lord Here is a sudden revival of memory. Adversity banishes that forgetfulness of God which prosperity has produced.
The Lord raised up a deliverer There is an adage among the Jews that “when the tale of bricks is increased, Moses comes forth.” Every nation has had its national saviour, who has stepped to the front of its decimated armies, and lifted up its drooping banner, and inspired it with his own indomitable courage and sublime faith. Not only true piety but true philosophy must regard such men at such times as the gift of the God of nations.
Othniel See on Joshua 15:17. The fact that Othniel, whether he were brother or nephew of Caleb, was the first judge of Israel, shows that Chushan’s oppression came not long after the death of Joshua.
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