"Judges" is a compelling and thought-provoking book that offers a fascinating glimpse into the history and culture of ancient Israel. The stories of the various judges who ruled over the Israelites demonstrate the highs and lows of their faithfulness to God, as well as the consequences of their actions. The book is filled with themes of obedience, warfare, and redemption, making it a rich source of moral and spiritual lessons. The American Standard Version does a good job of presenting the text in a clear and accessible format, making it easy for readers to engage with the content. Overall, "Judges" is a must-read for anyone interested in biblical history and the complexities of human nature.

Book Description:
"The Book of Judges (Hebrew: Sefer Shoftim) is a book of the Bible originally written in Hebrew. It appears in the Tanakh and in the Christian Old Testament. Its title refers to its contents; it contains the history of Biblical judges (not to be confused with modern judges), who helped rule and guide the ancient Israelites, and of their times. As Judges stands today, the last judge it mentions is Samson, and although there are two further stories, the traditional view is that Samson's exploits probably synchronise with the period immediately preceding Eli, who was both high priest and judge. Both academic views and traditional thought hence view the narrative of the judges as ending at Samson, picking up again at 1 Samuel 1:1 to consider Eli, and continuing through to 1 Samuel 7:2. As for the stories at the end of the Book, which are set in the same time period as the judges but discuss people other than the judges, there is much affinity between these and the Book of Ruth, and many people believe Ruth originally belonged amongst them. There were thirteen Biblical Judges."