The Book of Judges Quiz

What was the main role of the 'judges' in the Book of Judges?

• They were regional, political, and military leaders.

• They were prophets.

• They were courtroom judges.

• They were priests.

What was the primary reason for driving out the Canaanites?

• To avoid their moral corruption and child sacrifice.

• To form alliances with them.

• To take over their land.

• To enslave them.

What was the cycle that repeated throughout the Book of Judges?

• Sin, oppression, repentance, and deliverance.

• Unity, division, unity, and division.

• Peace, war, peace, and war.

• Prosperity, famine, prosperity, and famine.

Which judge defeated a huge army of Midianites with only 300 men?

• Samson

• Ehud

• Othniel

• Gideon

What was Jephthah's tragic vow?

• To sacrifice his daughter if he won the battle.

• To never return home.

• To destroy the temple of God.

• To become a Canaanite priest.

What was Samson known for?

• His role as a prophet.

• His strategic victories over the Philistines.

• His leadership in building the temple.

• His wisdom and peacekeeping.

What repeated theme is seen in the main section of the Book of Judges?

• The formation of new tribes.

• The writing of new laws.

• The building of temples.

• God's Spirit empowering the judges.

What was the key line repeated in the final section of the Book of Judges?

• Israel had no king and everyone did what was right in their own eyes.

• Israel was at peace with the Canaanites.

• Israel was united under one God.

• Israel prospered under the judges.

What was the result of Israel turning away from God?

• They built new temples.

• They became prosperous.

• They descended into self-destruction.

• They formed new alliances.

What does the Book of Judges ultimately point out the need for?

• A new temple.

• A new covenant.

• More judges.

• A king to rescue His people.