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Judges

Traditional attributed authorship (Prophets of Israel)

Authority Level
canon
Doctrinal Status
Canonical scripture in the Old Testament as accepted by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Source Type
scripture

Excerpt

The Book of Judges describes how Israel repeatedly forsook the Lord and served false gods, was oppressed by enemies, and was delivered by judges such as Deborah, Gideon, and Samson.