Judges Chapter 21 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What oath was sworn by the men of Israel in Mizpeh?

That none of them would give their daughters as wives to Benjamin

Why did the people of Israel go up to the House of God lifting their voices and weeping?

They were mourning the fact that Israel was lacking one of their tribes

What happened the morning after the people went before God weeping the loss of one of the tribes of Israel?

They rose early in the morning and built an altar and offered burnt offerings and peace offerings

What question did the children of Israel ask the morning they offered burnt offerings and peace offerings to God?

Who among the tribes of Israel did not come up with the congregation unto the Lord? Signup and view all the answers

Why did the children of Israel ask about who was missing from the congregation of those who went before the Lord?

They had made a great oath concerning him that did not come up to the Lord to Mizpeh saying 'he shall surely be put to death' Signup and view all the answers

What tribe was cut off from Israel that caused the children of Israel to repent?

Benjamin Signup and view all the answers

What question did the children of Israel ask themselves concerning the tribe of Benjamin?

How would they find wives for those that remained seeing as they had sworn before the Lord not to give their daughters to Benjamin as wives? Signup and view all the answers

What tribe was found to have been missing from the assembly that went up before the Lord in Mizpeh?

Jabesh-Gilead Signup and view all the answers

How did they know that the tribe of Jabesh-Gilead had been missing from the assembly in Mizpeh?

The people had been numbered and it was found that none of the inhabitants of Jabesh-Gilead had been present Signup and view all the answers

What decision was made concerning the inhabitants of Jabesh-Gilead?

They were all to be killed Signup and view all the answers

How many men of valor were sent to carry out the death warrant on Jabesh-Gilead?

Twelve thousand Signup and view all the answers

What was one condition/exception set forth regarding the killing of all the inhabitants of Jabesh-Gilead?

Everyone was to be killed, women and children included except for those women who had never lain with a man Signup and view all the answers

How many women were found in Jabesh-Gilead that had never lain with a man?

Four hundred young virgins Signup and view all the answers

Where were the four hundred virgins of Jabesh-Gilead taken?

To the camp in Shiloh in the land of Canaan Signup and view all the answers

Where were the children of Benjamin located?

In the rock Rimmon Signup and view all the answers

What did the congregation of Israel do regarding the children of Benjamin?

They sent representatives to the children of Benjamin as part of an attempt to make peace Signup and view all the answers

What consolation was offered to Benjamin?

The four hundred young virgins of Jabesh-Gilead that had been spared were given to them as wives Signup and view all the answers

What question did the elders of the congregation ask concerning the remaining men of Benjamin?

Where would they find more wives for the remaining men of Benjamin? Signup and view all the answers

What solution did the elders of the tribe of Israel come up with concerning finding additional wives for the remaining men of Benjamin?

During the yearly feast of the Lord that took place in Shiloh, the children of Benjamin were to hide in the vineyards there and when the daughters of Shiloh came out to dance for the feast they were to catch every man a wife for himself and return to the land of Benjamin Signup and view all the answers

What were the fathers or men of Shiloh to be told if they came to Israel regarding the taking of their daughters by Benjamin?

'Be favorable unto them for our sakes' as there were not enough wives for all the men of Benjamin after the war Signup and view all the answers

What did the children of Benjamin do once they returned to their land with their new wives?

They returned unto their inheritance and repaired their cities and dwelt in them Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Oath and Mourning

Men of Israel swore an oath at Mizpeh not to offer their daughters as wives to the tribe of Benjamin.
The Israelites wept before God, mourning the loss of Benjamin as it was missing from their tribes.

Offerings and Inquiry

After mourning, the Israelites built an altar, offering burnt and peace offerings to God early the next morning.
They questioned which tribes had not joined them at Mizpeh in their congregation before the Lord.

Repentance and Missing Tribe

The Israelites felt deep remorse for cutting off the tribe of Benjamin after realizing their oath had consequences.
They sought a way to provide wives for the remaining Benjamite men, having sworn not to give their daughters to them.

Jabesh-Gilead's Absence

Jabesh-Gilead tribe was identified as missing during the assembly at Mizpeh.
The absence was confirmed when the numbering showed no inhabitants from Jabesh-Gilead were present.

Judgment on Jabesh-Gilead

A decree was made to kill all inhabitants of Jabesh-Gilead, including women and children, except for virgins.
Twelve thousand valiant men were dispatched to execute the order.

Preservation of Virgins

Four hundred young virgins from Jabesh-Gilead, who had never lain with a man, were spared and taken to Shiloh.

Peace Efforts for Benjamin

The tribe of Benjamin took refuge in the rock of Rimmon, while the congregation of Israel sent representatives in search of reconciliation.
The spared virgins from Jabesh-Gilead were provided to Benjamin as wives to help repopulate the tribe.

Finding Additional Wives

Elders sought more wives for the remaining Benjamin men and devised a plan during an annual feast in Shiloh.
Benjamin men were to conceal themselves in vineyards and seize daughters of Shiloh as they danced during the feast.

Acceptance of Marriages

Fathers of Shiloh were to be told to allow Benjamin to take their daughters, as there were insufficient wives for the men after the conflict.

Restoration of Benjamin

After marrying, the Benjamites returned to their land, repaired their cities, and settled again in their inheritance.

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Test your knowledge of Judges Chapter 21 with these flashcards. Dive into key moments like the oath sworn by the men of Israel and their mourning over the loss of the tribe of Benjamin. Perfect for students seeking a deeper understanding of this biblical narrative.