Questions and Answers
What are the names of the gods worshipped by the Israelites after the death of Joshua?
Baal and Ashtaroth
What is the basic historical pattern that repeats itself throughout Judges?
Who is the first judge mentioned by name? From which nation does he save the Israelites?
Othniel
Which king of Moab defeated the Israelites and ruled over them for eighteen years? What was unusual about him?
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Which judge saved the Israelites from Moabite oppression? What was unusual about him?
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Who commanded the army of Jabin, the Canaanite king?
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Which of the judges was a woman? Where did she sit in judgment over the people? What was the name of the Israelite general whom she summoned?
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How does Jabin's general meet his end?
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What is the name of the Israelite warrior who leads his people to victory over the Midianites? What is his alternate name?
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What divine sign does he receive, attesting to the veracity of his mission?
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How many men does he take against the Midianite forces? In addition to their weapons, what special equipment do they take?
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How many sons does this judge have? Which of these sons succeed his father? How does he treat his brothers? What happens to him?
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Which Israelite leader/judge was the son of a prostitute?
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What rash vow does he make when he calls on God to grant him victory? What is the outcome of this vow?
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What does the angel of the Lord tell Manoah's wife?
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To which tribe does Samson belong?
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Which nation rules over the Israelites at the time of Samson's birth?
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Give three instances of Samson's unusual physical strength.
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Where is the statement 'In those days there was no king in Israel; every man did what was right in his own eyes.' repeated in Judges?
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Study Notes
Worship and Idolatry
- After Joshua's death, the Israelites worshipped Baal and Ashtaroth, violating their covenant with God.
Historical Pattern
- The cycle of sin among the Israelites includes rebellion, oppression by enemies, crying out to God, and deliverance through judges.
Judges and Deliverance
- Othniel is the first named judge, saving the Israelites from the Mesopotamites.
Moabite Oppression
- Eglon, the king of Moab, defeated the Israelites and ruled for eighteen years; notably, he was described as very fat.
Ehud's Leadership
- Ehud delivered the Israelites from Moabite oppression and was known for being left-handed, which played a role in his cunning.
Canaanite Conflict
- Sisera led the army for Jabin, the Canaanite king, opposing the Israelites.
Deborah's Role
- Deborah was the only female judge who held court and summoned Barak, a military leader, to help in the battle against Jabin.
Jael's Act
- Jael killed Sisera by driving a tent peg through his temple, marking a pivotal moment in Israelite victory.
Gideon’s Leadership
- Gideon, also known as Jerub-baal, led the Israelites to victory over the Midianites, despite his initial doubts.
Divine Assurance
- Gideon received a divine sign by seeing the Lord face to face, affirming his mission.
Gideon's Army
- Gideon assembled an army of 300 men against the Midianites, utilizing trumpets and empty jars to create a diversion.
Family and Succession
- Gideon had 70 sons; Abimelech, his son by a concubine, ultimately sought power and violently dealt with his half-brothers.
Jephthah’s Background
- Jephthah, the judge and son of a prostitute, overcame his societal stigma to lead Israel against the Ammonites.
Jephthah's Vow
- In a rash vow, Jephthah promised to sacrifice whatever first emerged to greet him upon victory, which tragically turned out to be his daughter.
Manoah's Prophecy
- The angel of the Lord informed Manoah's wife that despite being childless, she would conceive.
Tribe of Samson
- Samson belonged to the tribe of Dan, known for his extraordinary physical strength.
Philistine Rule
- At the time of Samson's birth, the Philistines were the dominant power over the Israelites, oppressing them.
Samson's Strength
- Samson displayed unusual strength by tearing a lion apart, killing 1,000 men with a donkey's jawbone, and collapsing a temple by pushing apart its pillars.
Moral and Social Order
- The statement regarding the lack of a king in Israel, leading to everyone doing what was right in their own eyes, is a recurring theme, emphasizing moral chaos.
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