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The book of Judges has a clear four-fold structure.
The book of Judges has a clear four-fold structure.
False
The judges in the book of Judges were prototypes of what God would do in the future.
The judges in the book of Judges were prototypes of what God would do in the future.
True
The book of Judges only focuses on Israel's military victories.
The book of Judges only focuses on Israel's military victories.
False
The need for a monarchy is explicitly stated in the book of Judges.
The need for a monarchy is explicitly stated in the book of Judges.
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The judges in the book of Judges played a minor role in Israel's history.
The judges in the book of Judges played a minor role in Israel's history.
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The Torah has no connection to the concept of kingship in the book of Judges.
The Torah has no connection to the concept of kingship in the book of Judges.
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The Judges in Israel were responsible for leading the people in the way of righteousness.
The Judges in Israel were responsible for leading the people in the way of righteousness.
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The book of Judges emphasizes the need for a priestly system in Israel.
The book of Judges emphasizes the need for a priestly system in Israel.
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Yahweh is credited with giving Israel's military victories.
Yahweh is credited with giving Israel's military victories.
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The Judges were not prototypes of what God wants to do for all Israel.
The Judges were not prototypes of what God wants to do for all Israel.
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According to Deuteronomy 17, a king was not required to meditate on the Torah.
According to Deuteronomy 17, a king was not required to meditate on the Torah.
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The book of Judges concludes with the statement 'In those days there was a king in Israel.'
The book of Judges concludes with the statement 'In those days there was a king in Israel.'
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Samson and Jephthah were men of great faith in Israel.
Samson and Jephthah were men of great faith in Israel.
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The judges of Israel led the people in righteousness and complete obedience to the Torah.
The judges of Israel led the people in righteousness and complete obedience to the Torah.
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The Israelites completely conquered the land of Canaan during the time of the judges.
The Israelites completely conquered the land of Canaan during the time of the judges.
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The judges were prototypes of kings who would come later in Israel's history.
The judges were prototypes of kings who would come later in Israel's history.
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Israel's idolatry was a major issue during the time of the judges.
Israel's idolatry was a major issue during the time of the judges.
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The judges were able to bring about a time of complete peace and unity in Israel.
The judges were able to bring about a time of complete peace and unity in Israel.
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The judges in Israel were raised up by the Lord as military deliverers.
The judges in Israel were raised up by the Lord as military deliverers.
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The book of Judges is not important for believers today.
The book of Judges is not important for believers today.
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The judges were responsible for making sure Israel walked in the commandments of the Lord.
The judges were responsible for making sure Israel walked in the commandments of the Lord.
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The book of Judges primarily focuses on the need for a monarchy in Israel.
The book of Judges primarily focuses on the need for a monarchy in Israel.
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The judges were only prototypes of Jesus Christ, and their stories are not important in themselves.
The judges were only prototypes of Jesus Christ, and their stories are not important in themselves.
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The book of Judges only deals with Israel's military victories and conquests.
The book of Judges only deals with Israel's military victories and conquests.
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The book of Judges focuses on Israel's military victories.
The book of Judges focuses on Israel's military victories.
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The Judges in Israel played a major role in guiding the people towards Torah.
The Judges in Israel played a major role in guiding the people towards Torah.
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The book of Judges demonstrates the need for a king who can exert authority over all Israel.
The book of Judges demonstrates the need for a king who can exert authority over all Israel.
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There is no connection between the Torah and the concept of kingship in the book of Judges.
There is no connection between the Torah and the concept of kingship in the book of Judges.
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The Judges in Israel were prototypes of what God would do in the future.
The Judges in Israel were prototypes of what God would do in the future.
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The book of Judges emphasizes the progressive canonization of Israelite society.
The book of Judges emphasizes the progressive canonization of Israelite society.
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Study Notes
The Book of Judges
- The book of Judges is a prototype of God's messianic movement, anticipated by the latter prophets.
- The book has a three-fold structure: Israel's failure, cycles of apostasy and deliverance, and narratives showing the depths of Israel's failure.
The Structure of the Book
- The book begins with a narrative introduction, followed by cycles of apostasy and deliverance primarily around six primary judges, and concludes with two narratives reflecting on the circumstances of the period.
- The three-fold division of the book is clear and universally accepted among commentators.
The Purpose of the Book
- The purpose of the book is viewed as a demonstration for the need of the monarchy in Israel.
- The book shows the need for a king who will judge Israel by Torah, as seen in Deuteronomy 17.
- The judges are prototypes within the tribes of what God wants to do for all Israel.
The Evaluation of the Judges
- The evaluation of the judges is both positive and negative.
- The judges are seen as the best of what Yahweh had in those generations, but they are also getting further and further away from the Lord's standard in Torah.
The Outline of Judges
- The outline of Judges includes the tribal situation, the incomplete conquest by Israel, followed by the religious situation, the idolatry of Israel.
- The book can be divided into foreign wars of subjugation ( chapters 1-2) and civil wars with the harem being applied (chapters 19-21).
The Significance of the Book
- The book of Judges is important for Israel and believers, showing the need for a king who will judge Israel by Torah.
- The book demonstrates the necessity of the human kingship established by God over Israel due to the depravity of the people.
- The book also shows the progressive canonization of Israelite society, with Israel eventually acting more like Canaanites than Canaanites.
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