Judges Questions Chapter 8 Flashcards

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Questions and Answers

Was Ephraim satisfied with Gideon's summoning them and why?

No, because they didn't call them when they went to fight the Midianites.

What did Gideon request of the princes of Succoth and why?

To give loaves of bread unto the people that follow him.

What did Gideon threaten to do to Succoth?

To tear their flesh with the thorns of the wilderness and with briers.

Did the men of Penuel give Gideon's army bread?

False Signup and view all the answers

What did Gideon threaten against Penuel?

He will break down the tower. Signup and view all the answers

Where was Zebah and Zalmunna, kings of Midian? How many soldiers did these kings have with them?

Karkor, fifteen thousand men. Signup and view all the answers

How many men did Midian lose?

120,000 men. Signup and view all the answers

What time did Gideon return from battle after pursuing the two kings?

Before the sun was up. Signup and view all the answers

How many elders were there in Succoth? How did Gideon find out how many there were?

Threescore and seven men, he caught a young man. Signup and view all the answers

What did Gideon do to the elders of Succoth?

He used the thorns of the wilderness and briers. Signup and view all the answers

What did he do to the tower of Penuel?

He beat it down. Signup and view all the answers

What did Gideon tell his son, Jether to do?

To slay the Midianites. Signup and view all the answers

Why did Jether not draw his sword?

He feared because he was yet a youth. Signup and view all the answers

What did Gideon take from the slain Midianite kings?

The ornaments that were on their camels' necks. Signup and view all the answers

Who did Gideon say would rule over Israel?

The Lord. Signup and view all the answers

What did the men of Israel collect for Gideon?

Earrings of his prey. Signup and view all the answers

How much value did the earrings have?

10,700 shekels of gold. Signup and view all the answers

What did Gideon do with this booty?

He made an ephod and put it in his city. Signup and view all the answers

What did Israel do?

Went a whoring after the ephod. Signup and view all the answers

After Midian was conquered, how many years of peace did Israel have?

Forty years. Signup and view all the answers

How many children did Gideon have?

Threescore and ten sons. Signup and view all the answers

What was Gideon's son named who was born of his concubine?

Abimelech. Signup and view all the answers

Where was Gideon buried?

In the sepulchre of Joash his father, in Ophrah of the Abiezrites. Signup and view all the answers

What god did Israel worship after Gideon's death?

Baalberith. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Gideon's Leadership and Actions

Ephraim was dissatisfied with Gideon due to their exclusion from the initial battle against the Midianites.
Gideon sought bread from the princes of Succoth for his weary troops after pursuing the Midianites.
He threatened Succoth with punishment, stating he would use wilderness thorns and briers on them if they did not help.
Penuel refused to give Gideon's army bread, leading to Gideon's threat to demolish their tower.

Midianite Kings and Victories

Zebah and Zalmunna, Midianite kings, were located at Karkor with a force of 15,000 men.
Midian incurred heavy losses, with 120,000 men killed during the conflict.
Gideon returned from battle before sunrise, showcasing his swift pursuit of the kings.

Consequences for Succoth and Penuel

Gideon identified there were 77 elders in Succoth after capturing a local young man for information.
He inflicted punishment on the elders using thorns and briers as retribution.
Gideon destroyed the tower of Penuel as part of his vengeance for their refusal to aid him.

Personal and Spiritual Decisions

Gideon instructed his son Jether to kill the captured Midianite kings but Jether hesitated due to his youth and fear.
Gideon collected the ornaments from the camels of the slain kings as spoils of war.
He declared that the Lord would be Israel’s ruler, refusing kingship for himself.

Contributions and Legacy

The Israelites presented Gideon with earrings collected from war spoils, amounting to a significant weight of 10,700 shekels of gold.
Gideon used the captured booty to create an ephod, which later led Israel into idolatry.
Israel turned to worship Baalberith after Gideon's death, indicating a shift away from the Lord.

Gideon's Family and Burial

Gideon fathered 70 sons, reflecting his prominence and legacy.
His son Abimelech was born from a concubine, highlighting the complexities of his familial relationships.
Gideon was buried in the sepulchre of Joash, in Ophrah of the Abiezrites, marking his final resting place.

Period of Peace

After the defeat of the Midianites, Israel experienced 40 years of peace, showcasing the impact of Gideon's leadership and military success.

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