Judges
We hate the Canaanites
Explaining Joshua
Judges
Cycle of Judges
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How did Jael kill the Philistine?
She drove a stake through his head.
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Which of Noah's sons is a "patriarch" of the Canaanites?
Ham
100
What were the Israelites surrounded by?
Larger, more well- established tribes.
100
How many judges are there?
12
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In class, which movie did we compare to the cycle of judges?
Batman
200
After the Philistines win at Aphek, what is the result?
50 years of occupation.
200
Does God warn Abraham about the Canaanites?
Yes
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In the ancient world, what was the favored way of "proving" your god was the best god?
By crushing your enemies.
200
How many major judges are there?
6
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What is the first stage of the cycle of judges?
The people turn from God.
300
True or false: Saul is one of the best military leaders of the Bible.
True.
300
What does God promise to give Abraham? Whose land was it originally?
The land of the Amorites (which are the Cannanites).
300
According to archaeologists, does it make sense that the Israelites destroyed 31 Canaanite city- states?
Nope.
300
How many minor judges are there?
6
300
What's the last stage of the cycle?
A period of peace.
400
How does Jonathan spark a war with the Philistines?
By killing an officer.
400
What do Joshua's spies see when they enter the land of Canaan?
Nephilim
400
According to archaeologists, how many Canaanite cities is it reasonable to say the Israelites conquered?
2-4
400
What is the last part of the Book of Judges?
A collection of stories about Dan and Bethel.
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What is the second stage of the cycle?
God delivers the people to their enemies.
500
Saul was able to bring the tribes together against a common foe by doing what?
Training a professional army.
500
Why do the Israelites institute Harem?
To make sure the Israelites do not worship the gods of the folks who used to live in the land.
500
What's the best evidence in the Bible that the Israelites didn't kill all the Canaanites?
That later there still more Canaanites.
500
True or false: Othniel is a major judge.
True
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What is the 3rd stage of the cycle?
God sends the people a judge.
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