Judges (7th Book of the Old Testament).
Author.
Probably Samuel the judge.
Main point
God can be counted on not only to judge and punish sin but also to forgive and restore those who repent.
Main people.
Othniel, Ehud, Deborah, Gideon, Abimelech, Jephthah, Samson, Delilah.
Special features.
Tells the inspiring yet gory story of two women: Judge Deborah and tent-peg-wielding Jael. Describes the military heroics of Gideon. Includes the hair-raising adventure of what happened to Samson's incredible strength. Records Israel's first civil war.
Date.
Probably put in its final shape in the sixth century B.C., while the people of Israel were captives in Babylon.
How many chapters?
21 chapters.
How the Book got its name?
The word judges refer to the 12 men and women who led the Israelites and saved them from their enemies.
Author.
Probably Samuel the judge.
Main point
God can be counted on not only to judge and punish sin but also to forgive and restore those who repent.
Main people.
Othniel, Ehud, Deborah, Gideon, Abimelech, Jephthah, Samson, Delilah.
Special features.
Tells the inspiring yet gory story of two women: Judge Deborah and tent-peg-wielding Jael. Describes the military heroics of Gideon. Includes the hair-raising adventure of what happened to Samson's incredible strength. Records Israel's first civil war.
Date.
Probably put in its final shape in the sixth century B.C., while the people of Israel were captives in Babylon.
How many chapters?
21 chapters.
How the Book got its name?
The word judges refer to the 12 men and women who led the Israelites and saved them from their enemies.
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