Judges Chapter 3 Quiz & Flashcards

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What group of Israelites was to be tested by those nations the Lord left in Canaan (Judg 3:1)?

The farmers

The experienced fighters

The elders

The inexperienced fighters (correct)

What was one reason God left the nations in the land and did not drive them out (Judg 3:2)?

To teach them the ways of the Lord

To teach them the consequences of their sins

To have them be a witness to the nations

To teach them the art of warfare (correct)

How many rulers of the Philistines were there (Judg 3:3)?

5 (correct)

Judges says that the Lord's commands were given through ______ (Judg 3:4)

Moses Signup and view all the answers

What was one reason God left the nations in the land and did not drive them out (Judg 3:4)?

To see if Israel would obey the Lord's commands Signup and view all the answers

Israel assimilated with the Canaanites in all of the following ways EXCEPT (Judg 3:6)

They invited them to help defend their cities Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following was not listed as one of the people groups Israel assimilated with in Judges (Judg 3:5)?

Edomites Signup and view all the answers

What sin did Israel commit that led the Lord to give them into the hands of Cushan-Rishathaim (Judg 3:7-8)?

Worshiped Baal Signup and view all the answers

Cushan-Rishathaim was the king of what territory (Judg 3:8)?

Aram Naharaim Signup and view all the answers

In Judges, there is a frequently repeated idiom that 'Israel did __________ the Lord' (Judg 3:7).

evil in the eyes of Signup and view all the answers

When did God raise up a judge against Cushan-Rishathaim (Judg 3:9)?

When Israel cried out to the Lord Signup and view all the answers

Who was Othniel's older brother (Judg 3:9)?

Caleb Signup and view all the answers

After the spirit of the Lord came upon Othniel what did he do (Judg 3:10)?

He defeated Cushan-Rishathaim Signup and view all the answers

What was a divine sign that Othniel had become a judge (Judg 3:10)?

The Spirit of the Lord came on him Signup and view all the answers

How many years did the land have peace under Othniel as judge (Judg 3:11)?

40 years Signup and view all the answers

Eglon, who had power over Israel, was king of what region (Judg 3:12)?

Moab Signup and view all the answers

Eglon attacked Israel taking what city (Judg 3:13)?

City of Palms Signup and view all the answers

Who joined with Eglon to attack Israel (Judg 3:13)?

Ammonites and Amalekites Signup and view all the answers

What special physical trait did Ehud have (Judg 3:15)?

Was left-handed Signup and view all the answers

What tribe of Israel was Ehud from (Judg 3:15)?

Tribe of Benjamin Signup and view all the answers

What did the Israelites send with Ehud to give to Eglon (Judg 3:15)?

Tribute Signup and view all the answers

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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