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Who was the prophetess who led Israel during the era of the judges?
Deborah (Judges ch.4).see also:more about the Judgesmore about the Israelite prophets
How long did the time of the Judges last?
According to tradition, the era of the Judges lasted about 365 years. See also:http://judaism.answers.com/jewish-history/timeline-of-jewish-history
In which era did Hannah live?
She lived in the era of the Judges, and she was born in the 10th century BCE according to traditional chronology. See also the related Link.Timeline
What does judges mean in Bible?
The period of the Judges doesn't have any special meaning. The book of judges is an historical account of the nation of Israel after the death of Joshua and before the reign of Saul, the first king.
What was Israel's major struggle for survival during the era of the judges?
1) They were attacked repeatedly. See Judges ch.4, 6, and 11 (for example). 2) There were some of the Israelites who dabbled in the idolatry of the neighboring nations, thus putting the future of Judaism at risk. See Judges ch.2. The Israelite Tribes were organized into a loose confederacy during the Era of the Judges and while they generally retained friendly relations between each other, they did not rise to each others' defense naturally in response to foreign threats. As long as enemies made sure to pillage only one tribe, they usually could not expect a unified Israelite response. The anomalies during that period occurred when the individual Judges were able to convince several tribes to pool resources and attack the pillaging neighbors. At this period in history, thankfully, the Israelites did not have to contend with massive empires like Egypt or Assyria which could have easily overrun the Israelite confederacy (assuming no Divine miracles).
Which women play a prominent role in Judges and does this sudden focus on the women of Israelite society tell us something about the sociopolitical instability of this era?
There are three women who play prominent roles in the book of Judges: Deborah, Jael, and Delilah. Deborah is a prophetess and judge who leads Israel in battle, Jael kills the enemy general with a tent peg, and Delilah betrays the hero Samson. The focus on these women reflects the sociopolitical instability of the era, as their actions highlight the unconventional and often violent ways in which power was wielded in a time of chaos and lack of central authority.
How much time is covered by the books of Judges and Ruth?
The books of Judges cover a period of about 325 years from around 1380 to 1050 BCE, focusing on the time of the Judges in Israel. The book of Ruth, on the other hand, is set during the time of the Judges but specifically focuses on the story of Ruth and her mother-in-law Naomi during a shorter period of time.
The last judges of Israel were Eli and?
Eli and Samuel were the last two judges of Israel before the era of the monarchy began.
What is the implication of the role of the judges for the life of the people of God?
If you're asking about the era of the Book of Judges, the implication of their role is that the Israelites always can benefit from strong leadership. The Judges not only led the people in a few instances of battle, but they also supervised the nation to prevent any incursions of idol-worship. This is why it was only after the death of a given Judge that some of the people began to dabble with foreign gods (Judges 4:1).See also:More about the Judges
What are the 3 periods of Israelite history in which prophetic activity was active?
1) The period of the Patriarchs. 2) The period from Moses to Samuel, most of which consisted of the era of the Judges. 3) The period from King David until shortly after the First Destruction, most of which consisted of the First Temple era. For (traditional) dates, names and much more background information, see the attached Related Link.
What plea does Israel make at the close of the period of conquest and judges?
At the close of the era of the Judges, the Israelites asked for a king. See also:Choosing a king
Was Saul one of the Judges in the Bible?
No. The era of the Judges ended precisely when Saul was made king by the last of the Judges (Samuel). See also:The JudgesThe KingsSamuel
