Eli and Samuel were the last two judges of Israel before the era of the monarchy began.
At the close of the era of the Judges, the Israelites asked for a king. See also:Choosing a king
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
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.
The twelve tribes of Israel lived in the united kingdom of Israel for centuries before it was a united kingdom. It became united under kings Saul, David and Solomon, but the Israelites had been there already for about 350 years, since the time of Joshua, during the era of the Judges.
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 Patriarchs and their family were in Israel (Canaan) for 220 years. After that they sojourned in Egypt for a couple of centuries.The era from Joshua until the First Destruction (including the Judges and Kings) was 850 years, during which the Israelites and the people of Judah remained in Israel. The Ten Israelite Tribes were exiled one century before the end of this era.See:More about this
The Patriarchs and their family were in Israel (Canaan) for 220 years. After that they sojourned in Egypt for a couple of centuries.The era from Joshua until the First Destruction (including the Judges and Kings) was 850 years, during which the Israelites and the people of Judah remained in Israel. The Ten Israelite Tribes were exiled one century before the end of this era.See:More about this
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
The period of the Judges is significant in God's plan of salvation as it illustrates the cycle of Israel's disobedience, suffering, repentance, and deliverance. This era highlights the need for a righteous leader and foreshadows the ultimate need for a savior, as the judges served as temporary deliverers but could not provide lasting peace. It underscores God's faithfulness to His covenant, despite Israel's repeated failures, and sets the stage for the establishment of monarchy in Israel, culminating in the lineage of Christ. Ultimately, it reflects God's persistent desire to restore His people and guide them back to Himself.
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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.