Questions and Answers
What group of Israelites was to be tested by those nations the Lord left in Canaan (Judg 3:1)?
What was one reason God left the nations in the land and did not drive them out (Judg 3:2)?
How many rulers of the Philistines were there (Judg 3:3)?
Judges says that the Lord's commands were given through ______ (Judg 3:4)
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What was one reason God left the nations in the land and did not drive them out (Judg 3:4)?
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Israel assimilated with the Canaanites in all of the following ways EXCEPT (Judg 3:6)
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Which of the following was not listed as one of the people groups Israel assimilated with in Judges (Judg 3:5)?
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What sin did Israel commit that led the Lord to give them into the hands of Cushan-Rishathaim (Judg 3:7-8)?
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Cushan-Rishathaim was the king of what territory (Judg 3:8)?
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In Judges, there is a frequently repeated idiom that 'Israel did __________ the Lord' (Judg 3:7).
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When did God raise up a judge against Cushan-Rishathaim (Judg 3:9)?
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Who was Othniel's older brother (Judg 3:9)?
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After the spirit of the Lord came upon Othniel what did he do (Judg 3:10)?
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What was a divine sign that Othniel had become a judge (Judg 3:10)?
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How many years did the land have peace under Othniel as judge (Judg 3:11)?
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Eglon, who had power over Israel, was king of what region (Judg 3:12)?
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Eglon attacked Israel taking what city (Judg 3:13)?
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Who joined with Eglon to attack Israel (Judg 3:13)?
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What special physical trait did Ehud have (Judg 3:15)?
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What tribe of Israel was Ehud from (Judg 3:15)?
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What did the Israelites send with Ehud to give to Eglon (Judg 3:15)?
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Study Notes
Testing of Israel
- God left certain nations in Canaan to test the inexperience fighters among Israel.
- The purpose included teaching the Israelites the art of warfare.
Nations and Leadership
- There were 5 rulers of the Philistines during this period.
- Commands from the Lord were given through Moses, highlighting his leadership role.
Israel's Disobedience
- God allowed nations to remain in the land to see if Israel would obey His commands.
- Israelites assimilated with Canaanites by marrying their daughters and serving their gods, but they did not invite them for defense.
- The Edomites were not listed among the groups that Israel assimilated with.
Idolatry and Oppression
- Israel worshiped Baal, leading to their oppression by King Cushan-Rishathaim of Aram Naharaim.
- A recurring theme in Judges is that Israel did evil in the eyes of the Lord.
Divine Intervention and Judges
- God raised up a judge when Israel cried out for help.
- Othniel, Caleb's younger brother, became the first judge after the Spirit of the Lord came upon him.
- Under Othniel, the land had peace for 40 years.
Eglon and Israel's Struggles
- Eglon was the king of Moab, who attacked Israel and captured the City of Palms.
- He allied with the Ammonites and Amalekites in his campaign against Israel.
Ehud's Role
- Ehud, from the tribe of Benjamin, was notable for being left-handed.
- He was sent by Israel with tribute to Eglon, signifying an act of submission or tribute to the oppressor.
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