Judges 6:9
*“I delivered you from the hands of the Egyptians and from the hands of all your oppressors, and dispossessed them before you and gave you their land.”* (v.9) This verse highlights the mighty acts of God in rescuing His people from subjugation and placing them in a land He promised. Historically, Egypt is located in the northeastern region of Africa, and it was a place where the Israelites were enslaved for centuries prior to their deliverance under Moses (circa 1446 BC). Here in Judges 6:9, God speaks to the Israelites during the time of Gideon (estimated around the late 12th century BC), reminding them of His faithfulness in removing all former oppressors from power, thereby enabling the Israelites to inhabit the land as their inheritance.
*“I delivered you from the hands of the Egyptians…”* (v.9) underscores a reminder of the Exodus, an event that both molded Israel’s national identity and revealed the power and mercy of their God (see Exodus 14 in the NASB-95 for more details on their miraculous Red Sea crossing). This same God who freed them from Egyptian bondage also secured their victory against other enemies. In the larger biblical narrative, such deliverance foreshadows the ultimate salvation through Jesus Christ, where believers experience freedom from the oppression of sin (John 8:36, NASB-95). The emphasis is profoundly on divine action—God actively working on behalf of His people when they could not save themselves.
Finally, *“…and dispossessed them before you and gave you their land.”* (v.9) points to the tangible outcome of God’s deliverance: a permanent place of rest and provision. The Lord ensured that the Israelites could not only escape their captors but also receive a homeland where they could flourish. For readers today, this promise reminds us of God’s provision and the inheritance He offers to all who turn to Him in faith (1 Peter 1:3-4, NASB-95). Our God’s power to change circumstances extends across time—from the Exodus, to Gideon’s generation, and ultimately through Christ’s work on the cross for all who believe.
God always keeps His promises.
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Other Relevant Commentaries:
- Judges 5:9-11 meaning. This passage continues Deborah’s song of victory, praising the leaders and volunteers of Israel for their courage in battle. She calls on various groups in Israel to join in celebrating the Lord’s righteous deeds, which brought deliverance to the oppressed people. The song emphasizes the importance of remembering and recounting God’s works, as His people now emerge from oppression to freedom.
- Hebrews 6:9-12 meaning. The Pauline Author is convinced the window of repentance is still open for his friends. He thinks his readers are capable of maturity and faithfulness. He has already seen them show love to God by ministering to other Christians. The Pauline Author wants them to realize God will reward them, and that they should be diligent in growing mature. Faith and patience are key to inheriting God’s blessings.
- 1 Samuel 8:6-9 meaning. Samuel is unhappy that Israel wants a king, so he prays to God for guidance. God assures Samuel that Israel is rejecting Him, not Samuel. He explains that this is how the Israelites have always behaved. God will grant Israel a human king, but first they must be warned of the consequences that will bring.