7 minute nach by David Stern

Yiftach and the King of Amon exchange messages

Yiftach has some words at Mitzpah

The elders accept Yiftach’s counteroffer

Yiftach calls out their hypocrisy

The Gilead elders make an offer to Yiftach

Yiftach attracts lowlife followers

Yiftach is banished by his family

Intro to Yiftach Hagiladi

As Amon retreats, the Gileadim look for a military leader

The Nation doubles down their efforts to repent and Hashem finally relents

Hashem refuses the teshuva of the Nation

Amon & Pelishtim oppress and demoralize the nation

The jews once again lapse into idol worship

Yair follows as the next Judge

Tola Ben Puah judges during a period of righteousness

With Avimelech’s death, Yosam’s curse is fulfilled

A heavy millstone is thrown on Avimelech crushing his skull

The inhabitants of the Shechem Tower are burned

The city is razed to the ground and salted over

Gaal’s defeat, expulsion, and the massacre of the rest of Shechem

Gaal realizes he is under attack; Zevul goads him to fight

Zevul advises Avimelech to launch a surprise attack

Gaal argues his case for rebellion

Gaal Ben Eved shows up to lead the rebellion

The people of Shechem set up an ambush

After 3 years of rule, Animosity develops between Avimelech and Shechem

Additional commentaries explain Yosam’s message

Yosam’s conclusion and departure

Yosam delivers the main point of his speech

Finally the thorn is offered to rule

The date tree and grapevine are offered as well.

The olive tree is offered the role of leadership

Yosam climbs Mt Gerizim to address Shechem

Gideon’s sons are murdered; Avimelech becomes king

The people of Shechem throw their support behind Avimelech

A choice is presented to the people of Shechem

Avimelech approaches his mother’s family for their support

The nation forgets the miracles Hashem performed and is ungrateful to Gideon’s family

When Gideon passes away the people return to idols

Gideon fathers 70 children plus “One”

Finally there is peace; Gideon retires from public life

Gideon’s monument becomes a source of suffering for his family

Gideon makes a request of the people

The people offer Gideon hereditary rulership

Gideon’s eldest Yeser is unable to perform the execution

Gideon interrogates Zevach and Tzalmuna

Sukkos and Penuel are punished

Gideon interrogates a youth from Sukkos

Zevach and Tzalmuna are captured

Succos and Penuel are threatened for their refusals

Gideon’s request for assistance from Succos is denied

Gideon responds softly and removes their anger

Shevet Ephraim complains about their role in the battle

Two leaders of the Midianite army are captured and executed

The midianites panic, turn on each other, and flee

The attack begins (and some relevant Halachos learnt out)

Gideon lays out his plan of attack

Gideon prepares his men for battle

The soldier’s dream

Gideon is told to secretly approach the edge of the Midianite camp

The remaining force of 300 prepares for battle

The second reduction of the army

The first reduction of the army

As Gideon assembles for battle Hashem wants the force reduced

Gideon requests a second sign

Gideon requests a sign from Heaven

Gideon assembles the Jews for battle

Yoash persuades them to leave Gideon alone

The townspeople demand Gideon be handed over

Gideon carries out his mission at night

Gideon is given a dangerous mission

Hashem reassures Gideon who then builds an altar

The korban is consumed and Gideon reacts to this realization

Gideon prepares a Korban as a sign

Gideon requests a sign to affirm the message

Gideon questions his mission but receives assurances

Hashem tells Gideon to use his strength to save the people

Gideon questions the Malach why Hashem is not intervening

The malach greets Gideon

A malach of Hashem appears to Gideon

Hashem sends a Navi to rebuke them

The nation cries out to Hashem as a result of the persecution

The cruelty of the Midyanim against Bnei Yisrael.

The Jewish nation sins and is persecuted by Midyan.

Shiras Devorah - Devorah concludes with a Tefillah

Shiras Devorah - Sisera’s mother anxiously awaits his return

Shiras Devorah - In the place that Sisera fell asleep is where he was slain

Shiras Devorah - Further description of Yael’s actions

Shiras Devorah - Yael is blessed for her actions

Shiras Devorah - Meroz is cursed for failing to assist

Shiras Devorah - The forces of nature joined in the attack

Shiras Devorah - Foreign Mercenaries joined forces with Sisera without payment

Shiras Devorah - Devorah addresses the remaining Shevatim

Shiras Devorah - Praise for Yisachar, Criticism for Reuven

Shiras Devorah - Praise to several Shevatim that joined the battle

Shiras Devorah - Its safe to come out once again

Shiras Devorah - Devorah focuses on the new situation post-war

Shiras Devorah - Klal Yisroel lived in fear until Devorah came along

Shiras Devorah - The trembling of the Mountains

Shiras Devorah - Reference to Matan Torah