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What was the consequence for Israel due to their disobedience according to the angel of the LORD?

  • They would face thorns and snare from the inhabitants. (correct)
  • Their covenant with the LORD would be renewed.
  • They would be victorious over their enemies.
  • They would thrive in the land.

How did the people of Israel react to the words spoken by the angel of the LORD?

  • They held a feast in honor of the LORD.
  • They lifted up their voices and wept. (correct)
  • They celebrated their past victories.
  • They ignored the message completely.

What did the Israelites do after Joshua died according to the content?

  • They turned to worship other gods. (correct)
  • They fought against each other for dominance.
  • They built new altars to the LORD.
  • They remained faithful to the LORD.

What is implied about the generation that followed Joshua?

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What led to the anger of the LORD toward the children of Israel?

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What was the fate of the children of Israel when the LORD's anger was kindled against them?

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What role did judges play during the period of Israel's disobedience?

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What directive did the LORD give regarding the inhabitants of the land?

<p>To throw down their altars. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who buried Joshua and where?

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Why did the angel of the LORD come from Gilgal to Bochim?

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What does the phrase 'went a whoring after other gods' imply about the people's actions?

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What was the consequence of the people's lack of obedience to their judges?

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What was the LORD's response to the groanings of the oppressed people?

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Why did the LORD decide not to drive out the remaining nations from before Israel?

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What actions did the people take after the judge died, according to the passage?

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What does the term 'stubborn way' refer to in the context of the people's behavior?

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What was the relationship between the judges and the LORD during their leadership?

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Which of the following statements reflects the attitude of the people towards the commandments of the LORD?

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How did the LORD feel towards Israel's actions, according to the passage?

<p>His anger was kindled due to their transgressions. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'corrupted themselves' suggest about Israel's condition?

<p>They adopted societal norms contrary to their covenant. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Israel's Disobedience

The Israelites repeatedly disobeyed God by worshipping other gods despite warnings and guidance from judges.

God's Punishment

God's punishment for Israel's disobedience was to leave some nations in the land.

Israel's Test

The Israelites were expected to learn from the presence of these nations and choose to follow God's laws.

God's Help

God sent judges to help the Israelites and deliver them from their enemies.

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Recurrent Sin

The Israelites continued to sin and disobey God even after the judges died.

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God's Anger

God's anger was kindled against Israel due to their repeated breaking of the covenant.

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Covenant

The covenant was a promise that God made with the Israelites, where they agreed to obey his commands.

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God's Test

God's plan was to test the Israelites' loyalty and whether they would choose to walk in God's ways.

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Stubbornness

The Israelites returned to their wicked ways after the judges died, showcasing their stubbornness.

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Strategic Choice

God's decision to not fully remove the nations was a strategic tool to test the Israelites' loyalty.

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The New Generation's Ignorance

The Israelites, who had witnessed the great works of the LORD and experienced God's faithfulness, passed away, leaving behind a new generation that was unfamiliar with the LORD and His deeds.

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Disobedience Leads to Suffering

The Israelites' failure to obey God's command to destroy pagan altars and idols led to their suffering, as they were unable to conquer the Canaanites fully.

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Canaanites as Thorns in Their Sides

The presence of the Canaanites, as specified by God through His angel, would become a source of constant danger and temptation for the Israelites, hindering their progress and leading to their spiritual decline.

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Canaanite Gods: A Snare

The Canaanite idols and false deities posed a serious threat to the Israelites, leading them astray from the one true God and resulting in spiritual and moral degeneration.

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Forsaking the LORD for Other Gods

The Israelites' abandonment of the Lord, the God of their fathers, who had delivered them from Egypt, in favor of pagan gods, led to the wrath of God.

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Worshiping Baal and Ashtaroth

The Israelites' worship of Baal and Ashtoreth, Canaanite deities, provoked the Lord's anger and resulted in their suffering at the hands of their enemies.

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God's Punishment for Rebellion

The Israelites' consistent rebellion against God's will led to their being punished by God through being defeated and oppressed by their enemies.

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God's Mercy: Raising Up Judges

Despite their repeated disobedience, the Lord mercifully showed compassion for His people by raising up judges, who delivered them from their enemies and restored peace and justice.

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Under Siege: Constant Threats

Being constantly threatened and attacked by their enemies, surrounded on all sides, the Israelites faced a precarious situation filled with hardship and danger.

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Suffering as a Result of Disobedience

The Israelites' suffering and distress were the direct consequence of their own actions, fulfilling God's warning and confirming His promises.

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Study Notes

Israelite Disobedience and the Consequences

  • God brought Israelites from Egypt to a promised land. A covenant was made.
  • Israelites disobeyed God by failing to drive out surrounding peoples in the promised land.
  • Israelites' disobedience led to God allowing these peoples to remain.
  • God warned that the remaining peoples would be a source of conflict and temptation.

Judges and God's Covenant

  • The Israelites continued to disobey God after Joshua's death by turning to other idols and ignoring God's commands.
  • God raised up judges to deliver the Israelites from their oppressors.
  • Despite having judges, Israelites repeatedly broke covenant.
  • Despite God's repeated acts of mercy, Israel continued to disobey.
  • God explained He would leave some foreign nations in the land as a test of their faithfulness.

Joshua's Death and Israel's Disobedience

  • Joshua, God's servant, passed away at age 110. He saw God's great works for Israel.
  • A new generation arose, unaware of God's past acts and covenant.
  • This lack of knowledge led to the people's disobedience; they turned to other gods.
  • Israelites chose to serve idols like Baal and Ashtaroth, disobeying God.
  • God's wrath against Israel led to struggles with enemies.

Cycle of Disobedience and Deliverance

  • God raised up judges to fight their battles.
  • The Israelites, however, repeatedly forsook God after judges' deaths.
  • God's consistent anger led to repeated struggles for Israel.

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