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What happens after the death of Joshua in Judges 1?
What does the Angel of the Lord indict Israel for in Judges 2?
Covenant unfaithfulness
Who are the first Judges mentioned in Judges 3?
What significant event happens after Ehud dies according to Judges 4?
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What oppressive group does Israel face during the time of Judges 6?
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How does Gideon prove his faith to the Lord in Judges 6?
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What does Gideon destroy in Judges 6?
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What notable action does Abimelech take in Judges 9?
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Who manipulates Samson to reveal his secret in Judges 16?
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Match the following Judges with their significant actions:
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What do the people do in Judges 21 after mourning the loss of Benjamin?
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Study Notes
Judges Chapter 1
- After Joshua's death, the tribe of Judah is chosen to lead the conquest of the land.
- Despite efforts, Israel fails to drive out the remaining Canaanites completely.
Judges Chapter 2
- The Angel of the Lord accuses Israel of being unfaithful to the covenant.
- A new generation arises that does not remember the Lord's deeds.
- God initiates a cycle of raising judges to deliver Israel in times of crisis.
Judges Chapter 3
- The Lord allows certain nations to remain to test Israel's faithfulness.
- Othniel, Ehud, and Shamgar emerge as the first judges in Israel.
Judges Chapter 4
- Following Ehud's death, Israel drifts away from the Lord.
- Deborah leads Israel and confronts Barak for his delay, achieving victory through Jael.
Judges Chapter 5
- Deborah and Barak celebrate God's faithfulness post-victory through a song of praise.
Judges Chapter 6
- The Midianites oppress Israel for seven years; God explains this suffering.
- Gideon is called to deliver Israel, demonstrating initial uncertainty and faith testing.
Judges Chapter 7
- The Lord reassures Gideon, strengthening him to lead 300 men to victory over the Midianites.
- Emphasis on divine glory through military success with minimal forces.
Judges Chapter 8
- Gideon defeats Zebah and Zalmunna; he disciplines doubtful men of Succoth.
- Despite his refusal of kingship, Gideon later succumbs to idolatry, leading to Israel's return to Baal worship.
Judges Chapter 9
- Abimelech, son of Gideon, schemes for kingship and murders his siblings.
- Jotham, the lone survivor, curses Abimelech and the Shechemites, leading to divine retribution.
Judges Chapter 10
- Tola and Jair serve as judges, but Israel reverts to idolatry.
- God shows compassion and prepares to save them from their distress.
Judges Chapter 11
- Jephthah is raised as a judge and leads Israel to a military victory through divine empowerment.
- Jephthah makes a tragic vow, promising to sacrifice his daughter.
Judges Chapter 12
- Jephthah encounters conflict with the Ephraimites, signaling future divisions in Israel.
- Judges Ibzan, Elon, and Abdon lead Israel after Jephthah.
Judges Chapter 13
- The Angel of the Lord announces Samson's birth, indicating his future strength as judge over Israel.
Judges Chapter 14
- Samson's desire for a Philistine woman propels him into conflict with the Philistines.
- He slays a lion and poses a riddle, leading to further confrontations.
Judges Chapter 15
- Upon discovering his wife is given to another, Samson retaliates by destroying Philistine crops and slays a thousand Philistines using a jawbone.
Judges Chapter 16
- Delilah deceives Samson into revealing the source of his strength, leading to his capture.
- Samson ultimately regains strength to take revenge against the Philistines for his humiliation.
Judges Chapter 17
- Micah embodies Israel's spiritual blindness, stealing from his mother and creating an idol.
- He appoints a Levite as priest, mistakenly believing God will bless his actions despite violating the Law.
Judges Chapter 18
- The tribe of Dan appropriates Micah's idol and priest while seeking land among complacent people instead of pursuing the Promised Land.
Judges Chapter 19
- A Levite's travels with his concubine end tragically in Gibeah, where he faces a horrific assault reminiscent of Sodom's sin.
Judges Chapter 20
- Israel unites against the tribe of Benjamin, initially suffering defeat before ultimately achieving victory through God's guidance.
Judges Chapter 21
- The Israelites mourn Benjamin's near-extermination and resort to deceptive means to find wives for the remaining Benjamites.
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