Dig Deeper
Judges 3
introduces the first three judges of Israel: Othniel (3:7-11), Ehud (3:12-30), and
Shamgar (3:31). Othniel was introduced in Judges 1 as the couragious warrior
who won Caleb’s daughter in marriate (Judges 1:12-13). (Note: the Hebrew term
“brother” can also mean kindred or
simply of the same tribe. )
Read Judges
2:22 to Judges 3:4. Why is it significant that Israel’s first judge was a man whose faithfulness was tested and
proved genuine?
There are
fourteen judges in total. Twelve appear in Judges and two in 1 Samuel (Eli and
Samuel). Major judges refer those of whom we’re given an account of their
judgeship while minor judges are those whose judgeship is summed up in one
verse. Read the introduction of each judge. What impression does this lead you
to make about these men and women?
Othniel
(Judges 3:9)-- Jair (Judges 10:3-4)--
Ehud
(Judges 3:15)-- Jephthah (Judges
11:1)--
Shamgar
(Judge 3:31)-- Ibzan
(Judges 12:8-9)--
Deborah
(Judges 4:4)--
Samson (Judges 13:24-25)--
Gideon
(Judges 6:12)-- Eli (1 Samuel 4:18)--
Tola
(Judges 10:1)--
Samuel (1 Samuel 7:15)--
Read Hebrews 11:32-33. What judges are listed?
What does this reveal about their faith?
What do you observe about
the relationship of the Spirit of the Lord
and the judges from the following Scriptures?
Judges 3:10--
Judges 6:34--
Judges 11:29--
Judges 14:6; 19; and 15:14--
Memorize This
James 1:2-3-- Consider it pure joy, my
brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your
faith produces perseverance. NIV
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