12 Questions
What was the initial response of the Jewish People in times of distress during the period of the Shoftim?
They would remember Hashem and begin to return to Him, begging for salvation.
What was the role of the Shofet in the cycle of sin and redemption?
To encourage the people to repent, and to implement Hashem's salvation from the invading nation.
What is the significance of the number 40 in the context of the Shoftim?
It represents a process of birth and building from anew, symbolizing spiritual rebirth and reconstruction.
What was the outcome of the Jewish People's return to Hashem through the Shofet?
Hashem would use the Shofet to implement His salvation from the invading nation, returning peace and Torah observance to the B'nei Yisrael.
How did the commentators view the character and role of the Shoftim?
Some saw them as military leaders, others as wise Torah scholars, and some as both.
What was the ultimate outcome of the cycle of sin, oppression, repentance, and salvation?
The Jewish People would eventually forget Hashem, and the cycle would begin again.
What was the situation of the Jewish people after Yehoshua's death?
They were in a period of time without a king and without a ruler of Yehoshua's ability or even for some extended periods, without any leader at all.
How did God respond to the Israelites' idolatry and disobedience?
God became angry and surrendered them to King Cushan-Rishathaim of Aram-Naharaim.
Who was the first shofet (judge) appointed by God to deliver the Israelites?
Othniel the Kenizzite, a younger kinsman of Caleb.
What was the repeating cycle that occurred during the 355-year period described in the book of Shoftim?
The cycle began with the loss of a shofet (judge), leading to the loss of guidance and thus adherence to Torah and mitzvot, followed by the Israelites' sin, and finally, God's deliverance of them into the hands of their enemies.
How long did the Israelites have peace after Othniel's victory over King Cushan-Rishathaim?
Forty years.
What was the role of the fifteen 'shoftim - judges' during this era?
They filled the role of leadership, with some selected by common consensus and others by Divine appointment.
Learn about the period of time after Yehoshua's death, when the Jewish people were without a king or ruler. Discover how 15 judges, some appointed by God, led the Israelites during this challenging era. Take this quiz to test your knowledge of this biblical period.
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