Judges 10:1After Abimelech there arose to save Israel Tola the son of Puah, the son of Dodo, a man of Issachar; and he lived in Shamir in the hill country of Ephraim.
The setting
Shamir, hill country of Ephraim, ~1070 BC. After Abimelech's violent three-year reign, Israel needs healing. A quiet man from Issachar steps forward to lead...
The emotion here: cautious optimism about new beginning
The original word
yasha (יָשַׁע) — to save, deliver, bring to safety
Why it matters
Tola judged Israel for 23 years - longer than most famous judges, showing the value of steady, unglamorous leadership
Read with care
What most readers miss in Judges 10:1
Tola's name means 'worm' - God often uses the humble and overlooked to bring stability after chaos
Common misconceptionPeople think all biblical heroes were dramatic figures. Tola led for 23 years with no recorded miracles or battles - sometimes faithfulness is more valuable than fame.
The thread continues
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Bible Genome reading
Judges 10:1 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Judges 10:1 comes from the book of Judges, written during the judges period. These words are attributed to Narrator. The dominant emotion in this verse is starting, with a comfort power of 40% and a tone that is conversational. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include deliverance, leadership. Notable phrases: arose to save; Tola.
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