who was the first judge of Israel?
Othniel
Why did the Israelites make hiding places in the mountains?
Because the Midianites who ruled over them were cruel and powerful
What gave Gideon confidence that he would defeat the Midianites? Judges 7:13-14
A dream he overheard the Midianites talking about
How long was Israel under peace after defeating the Midianites? Judges 8:28
40 years, as long as Gideon was alive
How many of Jerubaal’s (Gideon) sons did Abimelech slay? (9:1-5)
70
What did the Israelites do to Adoni-Bezek when he fled from them? (JUDGES 1:6 )
cut off his thumbs and big toes
Which one of the Israelites, from the family of Manasseh, did the Lord send to defeat the Midianites? Judges 6:16
Gideon
What did Gideon hear when he went near the camp of the Midianites? (7:9-15)
A man tell a dream and another give the meaning
How did Gideon calm the Ephraimites down from being so angry with him? Judges 8:1-3
The way he answered them, by uplifting the Ephraimites, putting their success above his own
Who oppressed the Israelites for 18 years in Judges 10:7-8?
The Philistines and the Ammonites
How long was their peace in Israel after Othniel became a judge? Judges 3:11
40 years (Until Othniel died)
Who did Gideon's father worship? Judges 6:25
Baal and Asherah
How many men left Gideon because they were afraid? (7:1-3)
22000
Was it a sin for Gideon to make the ephod for the people to worship? Judges 8:27
Yes it was a sin, and it was also a sin for the Israelites who worshiped it.
Who did the people belong to, who had made Abimelech their king? Judges 9:28
They lived in Shechem, and belonged to the descendants of Hamor, who was the father of Shechem
Who struck down 600 Philstines with oxgoad? JUDGES 3:31
Shamgar son of Anath
How did the Midianites cause the Israelites to become poor? Judges 6:2-6
They destroyed all the crops, animals and land
What happened when the 300 men of Gideon blew their trumpets? Judges 7:22
God caused the Midianites to kill each other with their swords
What did Gideon do with the elders in the city of Succoth? Judges 8:16
He beat them
What injury to Abimelech's preceded him ordering a soldier to finish him off with his sword? Judges 9:52
A woman dropped a grinding stone onto his head from a tower
Whom did the LORD raise up to help deliver them (Israelites) from the hands of the spoilers? (2:16-18)
Judges
How many pounds of flour did Gideon use to make bread for the Lord? -Judges 6:19
20 LBs
How many passed the water test? (7:4-8)
300
How many sons did Gideon have? 8:29
70
How long did Tola judge Israel? (10:2)
23 Years
What lady judged Israel? (4:4)
Deborah
What happened just before the angel of the Lord disappeared from speaking with Gideon? Judges 6:21
The angel of the Lord touched the meat, bread, and broth with the tip of his walking stick and fire came out of the rock and consumed it
Where was Gideon at when the men of Ephraim brought him the heads of 2 of the Midianite leaders? Judges 7:25
At the Jordan River where people cross
What did Gideon make out of the gold that was taken from the Midianites? Judges 8:27
A golden ephod for the Israelites to worship
What did Abimelech do to the men and women of Shechem who were hiding in one of the rooms of the temple? Judges 9:47-49
He piled branches around it and set it on fire, killing about 1000 people.
How did God help Barak and the Israelite army defeat the army of Sisera? Judges 4:15
He Confused them
How did Gideon know what order of events to carry out to defeat the Midianites? Judges 6:34
The Holy Spirit filled him
What did Gideon’s men shout? (7:20-23)
The sword of the LORD, and of Gideon
What was the decoration shaped like that Gideon took off the necks of the camels that belonged to Zebah and Zalmunna? Judges 8:18
Moon
How did the LORD reply when the Israelites cried out unto Him? (10:10-14)
Did not I deliver you from the Egyptians, and from others who oppressed you, You have forsaken me, and served other gods Go and cry to the gods which you have chosen; let them deliver you
Which of the Israelite judges was left-handed? JUDGES 3:15
Ehud JUDGES 3:15
Why did Gideon do the thing the Lord had told him to do at night? Judges 6:27
Because he was afraid his family and the other people of the town would see him
With what were each of Gideon’s men equipped? (7:16-19)
an empty pitcher, lamp and trumpet
What was the name of Gideon's son who was born of a slave woman, whose name meant "my father is king"? Judges 8:29
Abimelech
When the leaders pf the people talked they said that whoever will take the lead in attacking the Ammonites will be what? Judges 10:18
Will be head over all people