Questions and Answers
The spiritual life of Israel began to decline after the death of _________.
Joshua
How did the Israelites first disobey God concerning the Canaanites?
They taxed the Canaanites instead of driving them from the land.
What were two additional sins recorded that directly resulted from Israel's disobedience regarding the Canaanites?
Israel's sons and daughters intermarried with the Canaanites and joined the Canaanites in worshiping their false gods.
An oppressor is one who rules others severely.
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The Hebrew judges were not judges as we know them today.
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Israel intermarried with the Canaanites and led them to worship the true God of Israel.
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In blessing and peace, following deliverance from an oppressor, Israel would remember the Lord and remain faithful to Him.
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The Hebrew judges were chosen by:
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The first foreign oppressor God used to punish Israel for their sin was Mesopotamia.
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_____________ slew six hundred Philistines with an ox goad.
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How many years had the Canaanites oppressed Israel?
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How many iron chariots did the Canaanites have?
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Although Barak depended upon Deborah, Deborah had confidence in Israel's God.
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What Kenite woman slew the captain of the Canaanite army?
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The Lord had Gideon reduce his army to show the Israelites that their victories were by God alone.
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How were God's instructions to Israel at Jericho similar to those He gave to Gideon and his small army?
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What was the immediate reaction of the Midianites to the strange appearance of Gideon and his army in the middle of the night?
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God had the Midianites slay one another.
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Who was Israel's judge for 23 years?
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Who was a judge from Bethlehem?
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Who was Israel's deliverer from the Ammonites?
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How many years was Elon Israel's judge?
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Who was Israel's seventh judge?
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Who was Israel's judge for eight years after Elon?
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Samson slew the largest number of Israel's enemies:
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How many years did Samson judge Israel?
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Study Notes
Spiritual Decline of Israel
- The spiritual life of Israel began to decline after the death of Joshua.
- Israelites first disobeyed God by taxing the Canaanites instead of driving them out.
Consequences of Disobedience
- Sins resulting from Israel's disobedience included intermarriage with Canaanites.
- Israelites adopted the worship of false gods from Canaanite culture.
Judges in Israel
- Hebrew judges were called by God, differing from contemporary judges.
- Judges were not merely legal authorities but leaders chosen for specific purposes.
Oppression and Deliverance
- The first foreign oppressor used by God was Mesopotamia.
- Canaanites oppressed Israel for 20 years and possessed 900 iron chariots.
Key Figures
- Shamgar killed 600 Philistines using an ox goad.
- Jael, a Kenite woman, killed the captain of the Canaanite army.
- Gideon reduced his army size to demonstrate that victory comes from God.
- Tola served as a judge for 23 years.
- Ibzan was a judge from Bethlehem.
- Jephthah delivered Israel from the Ammonites.
- Elon served as a judge for 10 years.
- Jair was recognized as the seventh judge of Israel.
- Abdon judged Israel for eight years following Elon.
Notable Events and Reactions
- Following deliverance from oppressors, Israel often forgot the Lord.
- The Combined instruction to Gideon and Israel highlighted faith in God as essential for victory.
- The Midianite army reacted to Gideon’s approach with fear and confusion, leading to their self-destruction.
Samson's Legacy
- Samson's most significant victory over Israel's enemies occurred at his death.
- He served as a judge for 20 years, notable for both his exploits and his flaws.
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Test your knowledge on the key lessons from Unit 2 of the Bible study. This quiz covers important events and outcomes in Israel's spiritual history after the death of Joshua. Challenge yourself with questions regarding the Israelites' disobedience and its consequences.
