28. The Israelites face continuing opposition

The Israelites conquer Bezek, Debir, Hebron and Bethel	God appoints inspirational leaders called 'judges'	Othniel and Ehud are appointed to lead the Israelites
Deborah and Barak defeat King Jabin at Mount Tabor	Gideon defeats the Midianites at Mount Gilboa	Abimelech becomes the first Israelite King of Shechem
Samson challenges the Philistines at Ashkelon and Gaza	The Tribe of Dan destroy Laish and rebuild it as their home	Gibeah is destroyed and the Benjamites are punished
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