Judges 19
Q1: Where was the Levite's concubine originally from?
A1: Bethlehem in Judah.
Q1: Where did the Israelites gather to decide what to do about the crime in Gibeah?
A1: Mizpeh.
Q1: Why did the Israelites weep and lament after the civil war with Benjamin?
A1: They lamented the near extinction of the tribe of Benjamin, as only 600 men remained and they had made an oath not to give their daughters as wives to the Benjamites.
Q1: What caused Elimelech and his family to leave Bethlehem and move to Moab?
A1: A famine in the land of Judah.
Q1: What was the name of the wealthy relative of Naomi’s late husband, introduced in Ruth 2?
A1: Boaz.
Q1: What symbolic act did Ruth perform at the threshing floor to indicate her desire for Boaz to redeem her?
A1: Ruth uncovered Boaz’s feet and lay down, asking him to spread his garment over her, symbolizing his protection and willingness to marry her as her kinsman-redeemer.
Q2: In which town did the Levite and his concubine seek shelter for the night?
A2: Gibeah, a town in the tribe of Benjamin.
Q2: How many armed men from the tribes of Israel gathered to fight against the tribe of Benjamin?
A2: Four hundred thousand armed men.
Q2: What town did the Israelites attack to find wives for the Benjamites?
A2: Jabesh-gilead.
Q2: What were the names of Naomi's two sons?
A2: Mahlon and Chilion.
Q2: Describe the law that allowed Ruth to glean in the fields during the harvest?
A2: The Law of Moses allowed the poor, widows, and foreigners to glean leftover grain from the fields.
Q2: Why did Boaz tell Ruth that there was a complication with him acting as her redeemer?
A2: Boaz informed Ruth that there was another relative who was a closer kinsman and had the first right to redeem her and the land.
Q3: What did the wicked men of Gibeah demand when they surrounded the old man's house?
A3: They demanded that the Levite be sent out so that they could sexually assault him.
Q3: How did the Israelites seek guidance from the Lord before going into battle against the Benjamites?
A3: They went to Bethel to inquire of the Lord and asked which tribe should lead the attack.
Q3: How many young virgin women were taken from Jabesh-gilead and given to the Benjamites as wives?
A3: Four hundred women.
Q3: After the death of her husband and sons, what decision did Naomi make?
A3: Naomi decided to return to Bethlehem after hearing that the Lord had blessed Judah with food again.
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Q3: How did Boaz show kindness to Ruth when she was gleaning in his field?
State 3 of the 4 things (bonus 100 pts if all 4)
A3: Boaz told Ruth to stay in his fields, provided her protection, allowed her to drink water with his workers, and invited her to eat with them.
Q3: How did the closer kinsman renounce his right to redeem Ruth and the land?
A3: He removed his sandal and handed it to Boaz, following the custom of transferring redemption rights.
Q4: What did the Levite do with the body of his concubine after discovering she had died?
A4: He cut her body into twelve pieces and sent one piece to each of the tribes of Israel.
Q4: How many battles did it take before the Israelites finally defeated the tribe of Benjamin?
A4: Three battles.
Q4: How did the remaining Benjamites find wives at the festival in Shiloh?
A4: The Benjamites were instructed to hide in the vineyards and seize young women as they came out to dance during the festival.
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Q4: What did Ruth famously say to Naomi when Naomi urged her to return to Moab?
100pt for each part that's correct.
A4: Ruth said, “Whither thou goest, I will go; and where thou lodgest, I will lodge: thy people shall be my people, and thy God my God.” (Ruth 1:16)
Q4: Why did Boaz say he was showing favor to Ruth?
A4: Boaz had heard about Ruth’s loyalty to Naomi and her decision to leave her homeland to be with Naomi’s people. He recognized her trust in the God of Israel.
Q4: What blessing did the elders and people of Bethlehem give to Boaz and Ruth?
A4: They blessed Boaz, praying that Ruth would be like Rachel and Leah, and that Boaz’s house would be renowned in Bethlehem.
Q5: What was the reaction of the people of Israel and what did they say when they received the body parts of the Levite's concubine
A5: They were horrified and said that such a deed had never been done or seen in Israel since the time they came out of Egypt, prompting them to consider what to do in response.
Q5: How many Benjamites survived the final battle and escaped to the rock of Rimmon?
A5: Six hundred Benjamites.
Q5: What is the final verse of the Book of Judges, and what does it say about the state of Israel during this time?
A5: The final verse is Judges 21:25, which says, “In those days there was no king in Israel: every man did that which was right in his own eyes.”
Q5: When Naomi returned to Bethlehem, what new name did she ask to be called, and why?
A5: Naomi asked to be called "Mara," meaning "bitter," because she believed the Almighty had dealt bitterly with her.
Q5: How did Naomi respond when Ruth told her that she had gleaned in Boaz’s field
A5: Naomi praised the Lord for His kindness and recognized Boaz as one of their kinsmen-redeemers, a close relative who could help them.
Q5: 1) What was the name of Ruth and Boaz’s son, and 2) why is he significant in Israel’s history?
A5: 1)Their son was named Obed. 2) He was the father of Jesse, who was the father of King David, making Ruth part of the lineage leading to King David and, ultimately, to Jesus Christ.