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* ''Conquering of lands, but some Canaanites remain.'' In [[Joshua]], we read about how the Israelites conquered many of the Canaanites. In Judges we read about the Israelites conquering more lands, but not driving out all the Canaanites as commanded (cf. [[Judg 2:2]]). God ceases to preserve Israel as a result. | * ''Conquering of lands, but some Canaanites remain.'' In [[Joshua]], we read about how the Israelites conquered many of the Canaanites. In Judges we read about the Israelites conquering more lands, but not driving out all the Canaanites as commanded (cf. [[Judg 2:2]]). God ceases to preserve Israel as a result. | ||
| − | * ''Reign of judges.'' After Joshua died, Israel was not united under a single leader until the days of the prophet Samuel and King Saul. During this interval, 12 judges served as Israel’s rulers and military leaders. Most of their reign was tragic as Israel went through the cycle of apostasy, bondage, repentance, and delivery many times. | + | * ''Reign of judges.'' After Joshua died, Israel was not united under a single leader until the days of the prophet Samuel and King Saul. During this interval, 12 judges served as Israel’s rulers and military leaders. Most of their reign was tragic as Israel went through the cycle of apostasy, bondage, repentance, and delivery many times. The twelve judges are (note that Abimelech is not considered a judge, cf. [[Judg 8:33|8:33]]-[[Judg 9:57|9:57]]; those considered major judges are given in caps): |
| + | :# OTHNIEL ([[Judg 3:7|3:7]]-11) | ||
| + | :# EHUD ([[Judg 3:12|3:12]]-30) | ||
| + | :# Shamgar ([[Judg 3:31|3:31]]) | ||
| + | :# DEBORAH ([[Judg 4:1|4:1]]-[[Judg 5:31|5:31]])—some claim Barak was the judge instead of Deborah | ||
| + | :# GIDEON ([[Judg 6:1|6:1]]-[[Judg 8:32|8:32]])—some claim Gideon wasn't technicvally a judge | ||
| + | :# Tola ([[Judg 10:1|10:1]]-2) | ||
| + | :# Jair ([[Judg 10:3|10:3]]-5) | ||
| + | :# JEPHTHAH ([[Judg 10:6|10:6]]-[[Judg 12:7|12:7]]) | ||
| + | :# Ibzan ([[Judg 12:8|12:8]]-10) | ||
| + | :# Elon ([[Judg 12:11|12:11]]) | ||
| + | :# Abdon ([[Judg 12:13|12:13]]-15) | ||
| + | :# SAMSON ([[Judg 13:1|13:1]]-[[Judg 16:31|16:31]]) | ||
* ''Deborah, Gideon and Samson.'' The lesson focuses on three of the main stories in Judges: Deborah is a prophetess-judge who helps her friend Barak have faith to lead his army to victory against Sisera; Gideon is called of God to lead Israel's armies to victory with a 300-man army; Samson is blessed with incredible strength to serve Israel, but he breaks his covenant with God by letting Delilah cut his hair. | * ''Deborah, Gideon and Samson.'' The lesson focuses on three of the main stories in Judges: Deborah is a prophetess-judge who helps her friend Barak have faith to lead his army to victory against Sisera; Gideon is called of God to lead Israel's armies to victory with a 300-man army; Samson is blessed with incredible strength to serve Israel, but he breaks his covenant with God by letting Delilah cut his hair. | ||
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==Cycle of apostacy: [[Judg 2]]== | ==Cycle of apostacy: [[Judg 2]]== | ||
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* [http://library.lds.org/nxt/gateway.dll/Curriculum/sunday%20school.htm/old%20testament%20gospel%20doctrine.htm/19%20the%20reign%20of%20the%20judges.htm?f=templates$fn=document-frame.htm$3.0#JD_35570.019 LDS.org Lesson 19] | * [http://library.lds.org/nxt/gateway.dll/Curriculum/sunday%20school.htm/old%20testament%20gospel%20doctrine.htm/19%20the%20reign%20of%20the%20judges.htm?f=templates$fn=document-frame.htm$3.0#JD_35570.019 LDS.org Lesson 19] | ||
* [http://ldsgospeldoctrine.net/ot2006.html#2006GD19 Other LDS lessons] from LDSGospelDoctrine.net. | * [http://ldsgospeldoctrine.net/ot2006.html#2006GD19 Other LDS lessons] from LDSGospelDoctrine.net. | ||
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:* [http://www.crivoice.org/judges.html The Voice] | :* [http://www.crivoice.org/judges.html The Voice] | ||
:* [http://www.bible.org/page.asp?page_id=3577 J. Hampton Keathley, III, Th.M.] | :* [http://www.bible.org/page.asp?page_id=3577 J. Hampton Keathley, III, Th.M.] | ||
| + | * [http://deseretbook.com/mormon-life/curric/story?story_id=4027 LDS Living's Lesson 19] by Kristin E. Litchman (from ''Ensign'', Jan. 19990, p. 32) | ||
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Lesson 19: The Reign of the Judges
Judg 2; Judg 4; Judg 6-7; Judg 13-16
Feel free to post any comments, questions, suggestions, links, etc. on the discussion page.
Contents
Overview
- Conquering of lands, but some Canaanites remain. In Joshua, we read about how the Israelites conquered many of the Canaanites. In Judges we read about the Israelites conquering more lands, but not driving out all the Canaanites as commanded (cf. Judg 2:2). God ceases to preserve Israel as a result.
- Reign of judges. After Joshua died, Israel was not united under a single leader until the days of the prophet Samuel and King Saul. During this interval, 12 judges served as Israel’s rulers and military leaders. Most of their reign was tragic as Israel went through the cycle of apostasy, bondage, repentance, and delivery many times. The twelve judges are (note that Abimelech is not considered a judge, cf. 8:33-9:57; those considered major judges are given in caps):
- Deborah, Gideon and Samson. The lesson focuses on three of the main stories in Judges: Deborah is a prophetess-judge who helps her friend Barak have faith to lead his army to victory against Sisera; Gideon is called of God to lead Israel's armies to victory with a 300-man army; Samson is blessed with incredible strength to serve Israel, but he breaks his covenant with God by letting Delilah cut his hair.
Cycle of apostacy: Judg 2
- Forgetting God.
- God's wrath/jealousy. See several notes for Judg 2:13-14.
- Transgress. See notes and links at Judg 2:20. Compare the comments for Josh 3:8-17 in Jim F.'s OT Lesson 18.
- Cycle of judges? The Anchor Bible suggests there is a deliberate cycle (archaeologists have found evidence suggesting a different historical order to the judges' reigns) between good judges (Othniel, Deborah, Jephthah) and problematic judges (Ehud's treachery, see Judg 3:26; Gideon's slow recognition of God (see Judg 6:36) and building of an idol (see Judg 8:24-27); Abimelech's aspiring to be king (see Judg 9); and Samson's not guarding his covenant with Delilah (see Judg 16:17). The International Theological Commentary (p. 90) argues instead that Ehud is an exemplary judge, but Gideon and Jephtah have moral flaws.
Debora and Barak: Judg 4
Outline
- Captive to Jabin (vv. 1-3). After Ehud, Israelites are wicked and the Lord "sold them into the hand of Jabin king of Canaan" (Judg 4:2).
- Deborah becomes judge and gives charge to Barak (vv. 4-9). Deborah, a prophetess, was the judge in Israel (vv. 4-5). Deobrah asks Barak if God hasn't asked him battle Sisera (Jabin's general) (vv. 6-7). Barak says he'll go only if Deborah goes with him (v. 8). Deborah agrees to go, but declares the journey will be for God's honor, not Barak's (v. 9).
- Barak defeats Sisera (vv. 10-16). Barak goes to mount Tabor (w/ troops) and Sisera goes out to the nearby river of Kishon(w/troops; vv. 10-13). Deborah says God will favor Barak (v. 14). Barak's men kill all of Sisera's, though Sisera flees (vv. 14-16).
- Jael kills Sisera (vv. 17-24). Jael finds Sisera fleeing and pretends to hide him (vv. 17-20), but Jael drives a nail through Sisera's head (v. 21). Barak finds Sisera dead (v. 22). Summary: God deserves credit for victory (vv. 23-24).
Notes
- Faith and friendship themes. SS manual questions seem to focus on faith and good friends that can help us when our faith is weak.
- Hobab. See commentary page for Judg 4:11.
Gideon's faith: Judges 6-7
Outline: Chapter 6
- Canaanites prevail against Israelites (vv. 1-7). Children of Israel were wick and Midianites prevail against them (vv. 1-2). Midianites and other Canaanites destroy Israelites' crops (and livestock? vv. 4-5). Israelites are impoverished and cry to God for help (v. 6).
- Gideon is called by God to lead Israelites to victory (vv. 11-18).
- An angel causes fire to come out of rocks (vv. 19-24). To prove that Gideon's calling was from God, an angel causes fire to come out of rock and devour some food.
- Gideon destroys the altar of Baal (vv. 25-32). God commands Gideon to destroy his father's altar to Baal and build an altar to God instead (vv. 25-26). Gideon does so at night (v. 26). Gideon's father, Joash, protects his son by saying Baal should defend himself (vv. 27-31). Based on this incident, Gideon is given a new name Jerubbaal (v. 32).
Notes: Chapter 6
- See 6:32 regarding the name Jerubbaal.
Outline: Chapter 7
Samson's tragic story: Judg 13-16
Other passages
Judg 3: Outline
- Intermarrying. Children of Israel intermarry with Canaanites, worship false gods, and are cursed (vv. 1-7)
- Othniel. Othniel judges Israel (vv. 8-11)
- Ehud. Ehud, who's left-handed delivers Israel from Moabites by slaying Eglon, who's fat (vv. 12-30)
- Shamgar. Shamgar succeeds Ehud (v. 31)
Judg 5: Outline of Deborah's song
(Outline taken mostly from here.)
Related links
- Back to RobertC's SS lessons
- LDS.org Lesson 19
- Other LDS lessons from LDSGospelDoctrine.net.
- Outlines of Judges
- H. A. (Buster) Dobbs at bible-infonet.org
- Catholic Doors Ministry
- Reformation Society
- BibleOnTheNet.com
- Summaries and overviews
- LDS Living's Lesson 19 by Kristin E. Litchman (from Ensign, Jan. 19990, p. 32)
