Questions and Answers
What great loss marks the beginning of the period of judges?
The death of Joshua.
What is the first question asked by the now leaderless tribes?
Who will be the first to go up?
Although Joshua was dead, was Israel really leaderless?
False
Who was to go first into battle?
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What military strategy does the first warring tribe suggest?
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The Lord delivered what two enemies to the hand of Judah?
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Who did they find at Bezek and pursue until apprehended?
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What punishment did they inflict upon this captured king?
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What future capital city of Israel did the men of Judah take?
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What were the next three geographical regions subdued by Joshua?
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What was the next strategic city taken?
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What did Caleb offer to the one who conquered Debir?
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Who conquered the city for Caleb?
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What request does Acsah make of her father Caleb?
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What important character's family chooses to live in the inheritance of Judah?
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What did Judah and Simeon do to the city of Zephath and its inhabitants?
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The men took the coastal land with three key Philistine cities?
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Why were the men of Judah unable to take the plains?
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Why was Hebron given to Caleb?
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Benjamin failed to dislodge the Jebusites from what strategic city?
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How did Joseph defeat Bethel?
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What did the informant proceed to do?
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How many tribes failed to drive out the Canaanites?
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Is there a progression of enemy control in this section?
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Study Notes
Judges Chapter 1 Overview
- Period of judges begins with the death of Joshua, marking a significant loss for Israel.
- Upon losing their leader, the tribes ask, "Who will be the first to go up?" indicating the need for guidance in battle.
Israel's Leadership
- Despite Joshua's death, Israel is not truly leaderless as God serves as their commander.
- The tribe of Judah is chosen to lead the first attack, associated with kingship through David and Jesus.
Military Strategies and Victories
- Judah allies with Simeon to strengthen their military efforts.
- God enables Judah to defeat the Canaanites and Perizzites, resulting in the slaying of 10,000 enemies.
Capturing Adoni Bezek
- Judah pursues and captures Adoni Bezek at Bezek.
- As punishment for his cruelty towards 70 kings, they cut off his thumbs and big toes.
Significant Cities
- Judah captures Jerusalem, establishing a crucial city where God will dwell, Christ will be killed, and the church will be founded.
- The next regions subdued include the hill country, Negev, and western foothills.
Conquests in Hebron
- Hebron, formerly known as Kiriath Arba, is taken; key giants—Sheshea, Ahiman, and Talmai—are defeated, symbolizing Israel's dominance.
Caleb's Offer
- Caleb promises his daughter Acsah in marriage to whoever conquers Debir, which is achieved by Othniel.
Springs and Resources
- Acsah requests from Caleb two springs accompanying the Negev. Caleb provides both upper and lower springs, enhancing resource availability.
Key Families and Locations
- Jethro's family chooses to reside in Judah's inheritance and Jericho, known as the city of palms.
Destruction of Zephath
- Judah destroys the city of Zephath, dedicating it to God, renaming it Hormah, meaning "Destruction."
Conquests of the Coastal Region
- Judah claims the coastal land that includes the three key Philistine cities: Gaza, Ashkelon, and Ekron.
Challenges in Warfare
- Judah faces difficulties in the plains due to the presence of iron chariots, limiting their military success.
Caleb's Reward
- Hebron is granted to Caleb due to Moses’ promise, reiterating the importance of faith and loyalty.
Benjamin’s Challenge
- Benjamin struggles to remove the Jebusites from Jerusalem, marking a strategic failure in their conquest efforts.
Joseph’s Victory
- Joseph captures Bethel through strategic espionage similar to Rahab's earlier story, showcasing Israel's adaptive tactics in warfare.
Informant's Legacy
- The informant from Bethel relocates to the Hittite region to establish a new city named Luz, illustrating migration and settlement patterns.
Tribes' Failures
- Six tribes are unable to drive out the Canaanites, exerting control by placing them under forced labor, indicating a shift in power dynamics.
Enemy Control Progression
- The chapter describes a decline in Israelite control over territory: initial enemy occupation leads to Israel’s encroachment, ultimately resulting in adversaries gaining substantial control over Israel.
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