Judges Chapter 2 Flashcards
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What did God tell the Israelites to do as they proceeded to take Canaan?

Don't make covenants with Canaanites

What did God tell Israel to tear down in Canaan?

Their altars

Did Israel obey or disobey God's specific request?

Disobeyed

What is the consequence for Israel's breach of covenant?

<p>God will not drive out the Canaanites</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of the place where Israel received the bad news?

<p>Bochim</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the name of the place where Israel received the bad news mean?

<p>Weeping</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was Israel's immediate response to God having told them he would not drive out the Canaanites?

<p>They offered sacrifices to the Lord</p> Signup and view all the answers

What impact did Joshua have on his generation?

<p>He stimulated faithfulness in others</p> Signup and view all the answers

What honorary description was Joshua given when he died?

<p>He was a servant of the Lord</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the post-Joshua generation not know?

<p>They didn't know the Lord or what he'd done for Israel</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happened to Israel when they determined to itemize their own strength to battle their enemies?

<p>God fought against them</p> Signup and view all the answers

When Israel found themselves in great distress, what did the compassionate God do for them?

<p>He raised up judges who saved them</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is prostitution a fitting image for Israel's idolatry?

<p>Israel was cheating on God</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the typical duration of the Lord's deliverance?

<p>The life of the judge</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the main basis or primary motivation for God delivering His people from the oppressors who afflicted them?

<p>The Lord had compassion on them</p> Signup and view all the answers

What immediately happened upon the judge's death?

<p>The people reverted, following other gods and refused to stop</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was it that Israel continued to violate?

<p>The covenant</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was it that God would no longer do for Israel?

<p>Drive out the nations of Canaanites</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did God tell Israel He was leaving the Canaanites around?

<p>To test Israel</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

God’s Commands to Israel

  • Israelites were instructed not to make covenants with the Canaanites.
  • They were commanded to tear down the altars of the Canaanites.

Israel's Actions

  • Israel disobeyed God's commands regarding the Canaanites.
  • Due to this disobedience, God promised not to drive out the Canaanites from the land.

Consequences of Disobedience

  • The Israelites received bad news at a place named Bochim, meaning "weeping."
  • In response to God's declaration, they offered sacrifices to the Lord as a sign of remorse.

Joshua's Influence

  • Joshua had a significant positive impact on his generation, promoting faithfulness among the Israelites.
  • He was honored as a "servant of the Lord" upon his death.

Post-Joshua Generation

  • The generation after Joshua did not know the Lord or His past deeds for Israel.
  • This ignorance led them to rely on their own strength in battle, resulting in God fighting against them.

God's Compassion and Deliverance

  • When Israel was in distress, God raised up judges who delivered them from oppression.
  • The compassion of the Lord was the primary motivation for delivering His people.

Israel's Idolatry

  • Israel's idolatry is metaphorically described as prostitution, symbolizing their unfaithfulness to God.
  • The typical duration of God's deliverance spanned the life of each judge.

Cycle of Reversion

  • Following the death of each judge, the Israelites promptly reverted to worshiping other gods, remaining obstinate in their idolatry.
  • Israel repeatedly violated the covenant made with God, leading to increased divine anger.

God's Testing of Israel

  • God allowed the Canaanites to remain in the land to test the faithfulness and obedience of Israel.

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Test your knowledge on the key themes and events in Judges Chapter 2 with these flashcards. Explore God's commands to the Israelites and their responses as they enter Canaan. Understanding these elements is crucial for grasping the narrative of disobedience and consequences in this biblical chapter.

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