Biblical History Quiz: Book of Judges

Questions and Answers

What command did the Lord give regarding the Israelites' battle against the Canaanites?

The Lord commanded that Judah should go up to fight against the Canaanites.

What was the outcome of the battle at Bezek between Judah and the Canaanites?

Judah defeated ten thousand Canaanites and the Perizzites at Bezek.

How did Ado′ni-be′zek respond to the punishment inflicted on him by Judah?

Ado′ni-be′zek acknowledged that his fate was a divine retribution for his own past actions, stating that God had requited him.

What significant action did the men of Judah take against Jerusalem?

The men of Judah fought against Jerusalem, captured it, and burned the city. Signup and view all the answers

Who were the opponents that Judah faced in Hebron, and what was their fate?

Judah faced the inhabitants of Hebron, defeating Sheshai, Ahi′man, and Talmai. Signup and view all the answers

What was the former name of Debir before it was renamed?

The former name of Debir was Kir′iath-se′pher. Signup and view all the answers

Who took Kir′iath-se′pher and was rewarded with Caleb's daughter?

Oth′ni-el, Caleb's younger brother, took Kir′iath-se′pher. Signup and view all the answers

What request did Achsah make to her father after marrying Oth′ni-el?

Achsah requested her father to give her springs of water. Signup and view all the answers

What did Judah and Simeon accomplish together?

They defeated the Canaanites who inhabited Zephath and utterly destroyed it. Signup and view all the answers

Why was Judah unable to drive out the inhabitants of the plain?

Judah could not drive out the inhabitants of the plain because they had chariots of iron. Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome for the Jeb′usites in Jerusalem according to the passage?

The Jeb′usites continued to dwell with the people of Benjamin in Jerusalem to this day. Signup and view all the answers

What action did the house of Joseph take against Bethel?

The house of Joseph sent spies to scout out Bethel and subsequently attacked it. Signup and view all the answers

What were the Canaanites' living conditions as the Israelites grew stronger?

The Canaanites were subjected to forced labor but were not completely driven out. Signup and view all the answers

List one tribe that did not drive out the Canaanites and name one of their cities.

E′phraim did not drive out the Canaanites who dwelt in Gezer. Signup and view all the answers

What challenge did the Danites face in their territory?

The Amorites pressed the Danites back into the hill country. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Initial Inquiry and Divine Instruction

After Joshua's death, Israelites sought guidance from the Lord regarding who should lead their battle against the Canaanites.
The Lord instructed that Judah was chosen to lead the charge, assuring them of victory.

Judah and Simeon's Alliance

Judah allied with his brother Simeon to fight against the Canaanites in their respective territories.
Their combined forces achieved significant victories, including the defeat of 10,000 Canaanites at Bezek.

Ado'ni-be'zek's Defeat

Judah engaged Ado'ni-be'zek, a Canaanite king, who was captured and mutilated by cutting off his thumbs and toes.
Ado'ni-be'zek reflected on his fate, realizing it was divine retribution for his previous cruelty to other kings.

Conquest of Jerusalem and Surrounding Areas

Judah successfully attacked Jerusalem, burned it, and continued to engage the Canaanites in surrounding regions.
Notable victories included the defeat of giants Sheshai, Ahi'man, and Talmai in Hebron.

Caleb and Othniel

Caleb promised his daughter Achsah to anyone who captured Kir′iath-se′pher, resulting in Oth′ni-el, Caleb's nephew, conquering it.
Achsah requested additional resources from Caleb, who granted her the upper and lower springs of water.

The Kenite Settlement

Moses' father-in-law's descendants settled among the people of Judah in the wilderness region of the Negeb.

Further Conquests by Judah

Judah and Simeon also secured Zephath, renaming it Hormah, and captured the coastal cities of Gaza, Ashkelon, and Ekron.
Despite some victories, Judah struggled to dislodge Canaanites from the plains due to their chariot technology.

Caleb's Inheritance

Caleb was given Hebron, where he successfully ousted the formidable Anakim giants.

Benjamin's Inaction

The tribe of Benjamin failed to drive out the Jeb′usites residing in Jerusalem, leading to ongoing cohabitation.

Joseph's Campaign

The house of Joseph targeted and captured Bethel (formerly Luz) with divine assistance.
They spared a man from the city, who later established a new city named Luz in the land of the Hittites.

Failures of Other Tribes

Several tribes, including Manasseh, Ephraim, Zebulun, Asher, and Naphtali, failed to fully drive out the Canaanites in their regions.
Canaanites remained, with some tribes subjugating them to forced labor rather than complete expulsion.

Dan's Struggles

The Danites faced pressure from the Amorites, pushing them into the hill country and restricting their territorial claim.

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Description

Test your knowledge on the early events in the Book of Judges, particularly focusing on the Israelite tribes and their battles against the Canaanites. This quiz covers key passages and themes from the initial chapters. Explore the significance of Judah and Simeon's roles in these early conquests.