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The Book of Judges forms part of what is now known as the Deuteronomic History (Joshua, Judges, 1 and 2 Samuel, and 1 and 2 Kings) and is about events purportedly occurring in Israel before the start of the monarchy under King Saul. The earliest material is believed to be the 'Song of Deborah' (Judges chapter 5). It is unclear how much of the Book of Judges is based on fact, but some scholars doubt the the period of the Judges really encompassed 400 years.

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The Book of Judges records those events in which some of the ancient Israelites began to sin (Judges 2:11), and were then persecuted by surrounding nations, as God had warned them (Deuteronomy ch.32). When the Israelites repented (Judges 2:1-4, 3:9, 3:15, 6:6, 10:10). , God saved them from their enemies.

The Judges served for about 365 years (1244 to 879 BCE, according to traditional chronology), from the death of Joshua until the time of King Saul. They served as Judges, as military leaders when the nation was under threat, and as spiritual leaders.Othniel
Ehud
Shamgar
Deborah
Gideon
Abimelech
Tola
Yair
Jepthah
Ibzan
Elon
Abdon
Samson
Eli
Samuel


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Transition from Judges to Kings

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The Book of Judges is the 7th book in The Bible. It tells stories of 12 different people and how they acted in Ancient Israel.

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The period beginning after the conquest of the Land of Israel and Joshua's death until the birth of Samuel, who appointed the first king.

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Who were the judges?

There were total of 12 Judges in the book of Judges.


Name the judges in the book of Judges in the Bible?

Othniel, Ehud, Shamgar, Deborah, Gideon, Tola, Jair, Jephthah, Ibzan, Elon, Abdon, Samson. Some add Barak and Abimelech, but they are not given the title of Judge in the Tanakh (Jewish Bible). Another two are Eli and Samuel, but they are named in the book of Samuel, not in the book of Judges.


What role do women play in the Book of Judges?

Deborah was one of the Judges, and both she and Jael were instrumental in the victory over Sisera (Judges ch.4). See also 9:53.


What wars are in The Bible?

Oh so many. It does not go into details but inthe campaigns of Joshua, Book of Joshuathe wars described in the Book of Judges: Ehud versus the Moabite king Eglon (Judges 3:12-30); Deborah and Barak versus Jabin of Hazor and his general Sisera (Judges 4 and 5); Gideon versus the Midianites (Judges 7:1-25); Samsonversus the Philistines (Judges 13:1-16:31). These were all defensive battles fought with tribal militia. The battles were more like extended skirmishes, lasting minutes to hours - short, sharp, swift. See related links for more detail.Glad I can help,If you have any questions please mesg me,Thanks,Jojo98swagger


How long was the period of the Judges?

AnswerBased on the evidence of the Book of Judges in its discussion of each of the judges, the period of the judges is over four hundred years, but a chronological contrivance leads to the conclusion that this is a purely artificial timespan. The number of years of peace brought about by each of the major judges, or the number of years of their ruling, is consistently a multiple of 20. For example, after Othniel's defeat of Cushan-rishathaim, Israel had 40 years of peace (Judges 3.11), then after Ehud, it remained free of strife for 80 years (Judges 3.30), and so on. These periods were clearly chosen because they were easy to remember when narrative epic stories handed down through the generations until their final versons were committed to writing. Scholars say that the Israelite tribal period, or period of the Judges, was undoubtedly much shorter than four hundred years.

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Who were the judges?

There were total of 12 Judges in the book of Judges.


In the book of judges?

Yes, there were Hebrews in the Book of Judges. The Book was also written by Hebrews.


Hebrews in the book of judges?

Yes, there were Hebrews in the Book of Judges. The Book was also written by Hebrews.


What book comes after Joshua?

The book that comes after Joshua in the Old Testament is the Book of Judges. It tells the story of the Israelites' struggle for survival after Joshua's leadership.


What comes after judges in Old Testament?

The book of Ruth follows the book of Judges in the old testament.


Is Barack in the book of judges?

No, Barack is not mentioned in the Book of Judges in the Bible. The Book of Judges primarily focuses on the period of time between the conquest of Canaan and the establishment of the monarchy in ancient Israel.


Where in the Bible do you find the story of Gideon?

The book of Judges.


What is the 7th book of the Bible?

The seventh book in the bible is the book of Judges.


Who was Micah in Judges ch 17?

Was the Micah in the book Of judges ch 17 the same Micah who wrote the book of Micah


Which book of the Old Testament tells the story of Samson and Deliah?

Samson is in the Bible book of Judges, chapters 13 through 16.


Who are the co-judges in the book of Judges?

ibzan,elon,abdon.tola, barak, jair


Who are the 6 major judges in the book of judges?

The six major judges in the book of Judges are Othniel, Ehud, Deborah, Gideon, Jephthah, and Samson. Each of these judges played a significant role in delivering the Israelites from their oppressors during that time.