TSK · Judges 10:9

Whenever they went out to fight, the LORD did them harm, just as he had warned and solemnly vowed he would do. They suffered greatly.

Eglon formed alliances with the Ammonites and Amalekites. He came and defeated Israel, and they seized the city of date palm trees.

Whenever the Israelites planted their crops, the Midianites, Amalekites, and the people from the east would attack them.

Samuel said to Saul,“Why have you disturbed me by bringing me up?” Saul replied,“I am terribly troubled! The Philistines are fighting against me and God has turned away from me. He does not answer me anymore– not by the prophets nor by dreams. So I have called on you to tell me what I should do.”

In those days no one could travel safely, for total chaos had overtaken all the people of the surrounding lands.