“1 In those days Israel had no king” (Judges 19:1)
A simple proclamation begins the horrific story of Judges 19. There are parts of the Bible that I would like to say, “I am sorry that happened.” For example, the birth of Jesus was also accompanied by the slaughter of countless babies. (Matthew 2:16).
When there is the promise of a new king, someone is always in trouble of losing power. Judges is setting up Israel to have a king, and ultimately for the coming of the King of Kings. Moral chaos becomes the norm when there is no law.
The moral chaos around us is indication to me of the need for the King of Kings. As a child we use to sing the song, “Soon and very soon, we are going to see the King.” In the midst of a Judges 19 style world, my heart is going to focus on that song.
If you have never heard Andre Crouch‘s song, here you go: