Samson
What did Samson carry to the top of the hill that faces Hebron?
City gates and posts
Who was the only female judge?
Deborah
Gideon’s life was during part of the Judges Cycle. Which enemy did Gideon deliver Israel from?
Midian
Who were Ruth’s two husbands?
Mahlon and Boaz
Name 3 of the least known judges.
Shamgar, Tola, Ibzan, Elon, Abdon, Jair
What does Samson’s name mean, and how does that tie to his life?
"Sun"…he shone in strength, he did God's work.
Name 5 women in the book of Judges.
Jael, Delilah, woman of Thebez, Deborah, woman of Timnath, etc.
How many soldiers did Gideon start with, and how many was it reduced to, in what steps?
Started with 32,000 --> 22,000 (scared ones left) --> 300 (how they drank).
What does Boaz’ name mean, and how does that tie into his life?
Strength, and he showed much strength of faith.
How do we see the cycle of Judges in the life of Ehud?
He was sent to deliver Israel from Moab, and he killed king Eglon, and judged Israel.
What happened each time Samson told Delilah a false source of his strength?
She said, “the Philistines be upon thee” and he escaped.
Which woman married Samson?
A woman of Timnath
Gideon’s son became a (very bad) judge. What was his name, what does it mean, and how did this tie into his life?
Abimelech, ‘my father is king’, his father was also judge.
What did Ruth’s name mean, and how can we see that in her life?
“Friend”; she was a good friend to her mother in law, and others!
Jephthah made a rash vow that affected his daughter. What was her name?
We don’t know
What did Delilah get in return for helping the Philistine rulers?
1100 pieces of silver from each
Who was given a deathly blow by a woman, and what did he do after that?
Abimelech; he asked his armour bearer to kill him.
What was the spiritual significance of Gideon’s sign from God?
The fleece represented Israel, the ground the world, and the dew God’s workings.
Explain 3 ways we can see God’s providence clearly in the book of Ruth.
Being in Boaz’ field, the kinsman coming by, Elimelech’s family going to Moab, etc.
Othniel was sent at ‘the hour of God’. What did he do and what did he get?
He conquered Kirjath-Sepher, and received Achsah to wife.
How long did Samson lead Israel?
20 years
A woman killed Sisera. Which famous Israelite’s family was she connected to?
Moses
What negative consequence did Gideon lead the people into at the end of his life?
He made a gold-threaded robe, which was worshiped.
Explain 3 ways we can see ‘empty to full’ in the book of Ruth.
Ruth went from heathen to child of God; Naomi lost her family and received another, Naomi lost her land and received it back, etc.
What does Deborah’s name mean, and how do we see that in her life?
(“Bee”, and she worked busily like a bee to do God’s work, along with Barak.