Old Testament Chapter 12 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What did the two historical books of Judges and Ruth cover?

Life in God's land would be difficult if the people persisted in their sin.

The Book of Judges is part of what larger literary unit?

The books of Samuel and Kings detailing the history of God's people.

What kind of composition was the Book of Judges?

An anonymous composition.

What kind of history is the Book of Judges a part of?

The Deuteronomistic History. Signup and view all the answers

Who were the judges in the Book of Judges?

Charismatic military leaders. Signup and view all the answers

Did any of the judges establish a royal dynasty?

False Signup and view all the answers

What is the center of the Book of Judges about?

A collection of stories about the judges. Signup and view all the answers

When did the judges rule Israel?

From the death of Joshua to the rise of Samuel. Signup and view all the answers

What is also attached to the center of the Book of Judges?

An introduction & 2 appendixes. Signup and view all the answers

What did the introduction and 2 appendixes talk about?

Episodes that occurred during the judges period. Signup and view all the answers

What phrase in the introduction of the Book of Judges has an important historical and theological function?

'After the death of Joshua'. Signup and view all the answers

Why is the phrase 'After the death of Joshua' important?

It marks the end of the previous period of success under Joshua and the beginning of a new era in Israel's history. Signup and view all the answers

The period of the judges is a time of what?

Disobedience and failure. Signup and view all the answers

What is significant about the introduction in the Book of Judges?

It supplements the Book of Joshua and gives more details about the nature of the conquest. Signup and view all the answers

How does the introduction in the Book of Judges supplement the Book of Joshua?

Joshua emphasized a unified Israel invading and conquering the promised land, while judges show that individual tribes must complete what they started corporately. Signup and view all the answers

What does Judges describe?

The limited success of individual tribes. Signup and view all the answers

What does the Book of Judges inform us about?

That the Israelites lived side-by-side with Canaanites, influencing Israel's religion and culture. Signup and view all the answers

What does the concluding paragraph of this unit confirm?

Disobedience by Israel. Signup and view all the answers

Why did Israel fail to complete the conquest?

Disobedience and lack of faith. Signup and view all the answers

What does the central part of the Book of Judges demonstrate?

The covenant failure became Israel's way of life, and it was not unique. Signup and view all the answers

What does the introduction in the central section of the Book of Judges introduce?

Three basic facts including that Joshua's generation was dead, the new generation rejected Yahweh, and Israel lived with other nations. Signup and view all the answers

Match the following judges with their descriptions:

Othniel = First judge of Israel Ehud = Left-handed judge who delivered Israel from Moab Deborah = Female judge and prophetess Gideon = Judge who defeated Midian with 300 men Jephthah = Judge known for his vow Samson = Nazarite judge known for his strength Signup and view all the answers

What do the six judges illustrate about God?

God's grace and mercy rather than devotion to God. Signup and view all the answers

What two judges were worthy of emulation?

Othniel = Known for his leadership and courage Deborah = Recognized for her wisdom and military strategy Signup and view all the answers

The cycle shown in the central unit of the Book of Judges includes: ___, war as judgement, repentance, and deliverance.

sin Signup and view all the answers

Who were the six judges?

Othniel, Ehud, Deborah, Gideon, Jephthah, Samson. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Overview of Judges and Ruth

Judges and Ruth depict life in God's land amid challenges due to persistent sin.

Literary Context

The Book of Judges is part of a larger unit with the books of Samuel and Kings, chronicling the history of God's people.

Authorship and Composition

Judges is an anonymous composition, contributing to the Deuteronomistic History.

Role of Judges

Judges served as charismatic military leaders, chosen by God to fulfill specific deliverance tasks.
The twelve judges acted as local or national heroes, leading Israel to victory over enemy nations.

Dynastic Structures

No royal dynasty was established by any of the judges listed in the Book of Judges.

Structure of the Book

The central part consists of stories about the judges and their leadership era, spanning from Joshua's death to Samuel's rise.
Additional sections include an introduction and two appendixes discussing episodes unrelated to individual judges.

Key Historical Marker

The phrase "After the death of Joshua" is crucial for understanding the transition from a successful era under Joshua to a new chapter in Israel's history.

Themes of Disobedience

The period of judges is characterized by Israel’s disobedience and failure.
The introduction supplements Joshua by detailing the conquest’s nature and the incomplete military victories of individual tribes.

Israel's Cultural Context

Israelites coexisted with Canaanites, leading to cultural and religious influences that swayed Israel's faith practices.

Cycle of Disobedience

The concluding paragraph emphasizes Israel’s recurrent disobedience and failure to complete the conquest due to lack of faith.

Repeated Historical Cycle

The central part illustrates a historical cycle: Israel sins, faces judgment through enemy nations, repents, and God raises up judges, but lapses back into sin after the judge's death.
This cycle recurs with six judges—each time reaffirming the pattern of sin, judgment, repentance, and deliverance.

Notable Judges

Six judges are highlighted: Othniel, Ehud, Deborah, Gideon, Jephthah, and Samson.
God’s grace and mercy are shown through these judges, rather than consistent devotion to Him.

Exemplary Figures

Othniel and Deborah are recognized as worthy of emulation for their leadership and faithfulness.

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Test your knowledge on Chapter 12 of the Old Testament with these flashcards. Explore key themes from the Books of Judges and Ruth, and understand their significance in Biblical history. Perfect for anyone studying the Old Testament.