- 1. The Period of Judges, which lasted approximately 350 years in ancient Israel, is a critical era chronicled in the Hebrew Bible, specifically within the Book of Judges. Following the death of Joshua, who led the Israelites into the Promised Land, this period was marked by a cyclical pattern of behavior among the tribes of Israel: they would stray from the worship of Yahweh, fall into oppression by neighboring peoples, cry out for deliverance, and then receive a judge—a divinely appointed leader—who would rescue them and restore peace, only for the cycle to begin anew. This turbulent time was characterized by political fragmentation, as tribes operated independently, and it often featured dramatic stories of human fallibility and divine intervention. Notable judges include Deborah, the only female judge who led Israel to victory against the Canaanites, and Samson, renowned for his immense strength but ultimately flawed by his personal weaknesses. The lack of centralized governance during this period gave rise to a social landscape defined by moral ambiguity, with the refrain 'In those days, there was no king in Israel; everyone did what was right in his own eyes' echoing the lawlessness and the need for leadership that would pave the way for the future monarchy.
Who was the first judge of Israel?
A) Ehud
B) Deborah
C) Samson
D) Othniel
- 2. What was the main role of judges in Israel?
A) To collect taxes
B) To perform sacrifices
C) To lead and deliver Israel from oppression
D) To build cities
- 3. Which judge was known for his incredible strength?
A) Samson
B) Jephthah
C) Gideon
D) Othniel
- 4. Who was the judge that defeated the Midianites with 300 men?
A) Samson
B) Deborah
C) Gideon
D) Ehud
- 5. Which female judge is known for leading Israel alongside Barak?
A) Ruth
B) Deborah
C) Hannah
D) Jael
- 6. What was the name of Samson's lover who betrayed him?
A) Ruth
B) Jezebel
C) Delilah
D) Naomi
- 7. Who was judged for making a rash vow before battle?
A) Othniel
B) Jephthah
C) Gideon
D) Ehud
- 8. In which book of the Bible do the Judges appear?
A) Book of Joshua
B) Book of Ruth
C) Book of Judges
D) Book of Exodus
- 9. What cycle is often observed in the Book of Judges?
A) Disobedience, punishment, restoration, obedience
B) Peace, prosperity, rebellion, oppression
C) Sin, oppression, repentance, deliverance
D) Worship, prosperity, decline, destruction
- 10. Who was known for her tent peg victory over Sisera?
A) Jael
B) Hannah
C) Esther
D) Deborah
- 11. Who gave the Israelites a warning about a king?
A) Deborah
B) Ehud
C) Gideon
D) Samuel
- 12. What did the Israelites do after they were delivered by a judge?
A) They became a monarchy
B) They turned back to evil
C) They settled in peace
D) They built a temple
- 13. What significant item did Gideon destroy to prove God's power?
A) The Philistine towers
B) The Canaanite altars
C) The altar of Baal
D) Samson's temple
- 14. Which judge delivered Israel from the oppression of Eglon, king of Moab?
A) Jephthah
B) Ehud
C) Samson
D) Barak
- 15. What did Gideon use to prove God's willingness to save Israel?
A) A jar
B) A fleece
C) A banner
D) A sword
- 16. What was the name of the enemy king whom Deborah and Barak fought?
A) Eglon
B) Sihon
C) Jabin
D) Balak
- 17. Which book comes directly before Judges in the Bible?
A) Genesis
B) Ruth
C) Joshua
D) Exodus
- 18. Who were the famous enemies of Israel during the time of the judges?
A) Babylonians
B) Romans
C) Philistines
D) Assyrians
- 19. What was the sin that caused Israel to be ruled by the Judges?
A) Idolatry
B) Poverty
C) Famine
D) War
- 20. Which enemy did Deborah and Barak fight against?
A) Canaanites
B) Philistines
C) Ammonites
D) Midianites
- 21. How many years did Israel serve the Philistines during Samson's life?
A) 50
B) 30
C) 40
D) 20
- 22. Which tribe was Ehud from?
A) Manasseh
B) Judah
C) Ephraim
D) Benjamin
- 23. Who did Jael kill during the Canaanite oppression?
A) Sisera
B) Gideon
C) Othniel
D) Eglon
- 24. What item did Gideon use to collect the troops?
A) A banner.
B) A trumpet
C) A horn.
D) A drum.
- 25. In the period of judges, who was often blamed for the cycle of sin?
A) The Israelites themselves.
B) The Philistines.
C) The Moabites.
D) The Canaanites.
- 26. How long did the Israelites serve the Midianites during Gideon's time?
A) Forty years.
B) Ten years.
C) Seven years.
D) Twenty years.
- 27. What did Deborah do before leading Israel?
A) She was a warrior.
B) She was a priest.
C) She was a prophetess.
D) She was a queen.
- 28. Which tribe was Gideon from?
A) Manasseh
B) Ephraim
C) Judah
D) Benjamin
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