Timeline
The period of the judges came after this leader’s death and before the rise of the monarchy.
Joshua
Gideon’s army was reduced to this many men before defeating the Midianites
300
After things didn’t work out with his first girlfriend, Samson fell in love with this woman from the Valley of Sorek
Delilah
Through God answering his doubts time and time again, this judge shows us that fear is not the opposite of faith.
Gideon
“Sovereign LORD, remember me again."
Samson (16:28)
This was the man who acted as a spiritual leader just before the first king of Israel.
Samuel
Number of sons that Jephthah had
0
In the song of Deborah, this woman is praised as “blessed above all women who live in tents”
Jael
No matter how rejected or outcast you might feel, God can use our most unexpected traits for His glory.
Ehud
“I have a secret message for you.”
Ehud (3:19)
List the order of all 6 major judges.
Othniel, Ehud, Deborah, Gideon, Jephthah, Samson
The number of silver shekels the Philistines offered Delilah to betray Samson.
1100 (from each lord)
Remaining nameless, the only daughter of Jephthah spent this number of months frolicking and weeping in the fields before her untimely death.
2 months
Culture affects us, our decisions, and our relationship with God more than we think.
Jephthah
“Draw your sword and kill me! Don’t let it be said that a woman killed me!”
Abimelech (9:54)
Upon entering the Promised Land, Israel was attacked by this nation when asking to pass through.
Ammon / Ammonites
The number of torches Samson tied to the foxes to burn the Philistine fields.
150
A prophet and a judge. Deborah was also known as this title, particularly in the Song of Deborah.
Mother of Israel
There are great consequences to sin, but God can use even the greatest mistakes to bring about the greatest victories.
Samson
“Let fire come out from Abimelech and devour the people...!”
Jotham (9:20)
This book follows Judges in the Bible and tells of a Moabite woman’s loyalty.
Ruth
The number of Barak’s soldiers that went into battle against Sisera’s 900 chariots.
10,000
The woman that led to the death of Abimelech was from this town.**
Thebez
BONUS: Abimelech's mother from?
Courage is contagious and people can lead even from supportive positions.
Deborah
“I will not rule over you, nor will my son. The LORD will rule over you!”
Gideon (8:23)