Israel: From Judges to Saul

Who were the leaders of Israel before they had kings?

• Judges

• Kings

• Priests

• Prophets

What Israelite judges are mentioned in the passage?

• Samson

• Gideon

• Deborah

• Eli

What were the main problems with the rule of judges in Israel?

• Disunity among tribes

• Lack of military strength

• Excessive taxation

• Vulnerability to attacks

Who were the neighboring people that began to grow in power around 1050 BCE, threatening Israel's security?

• Philistines

• Babylonians

• Assyrians

• Egyptians

The Philistines had a strong military, organized leadership, and advanced ______.

In which battle did the Philistines defeat Israel's forces?

• Battle of Aphek

• Battle of Megiddo

• Battle of Jericho

• Battle of Kadesh

The Philistines captured the Ark of the ______ during the Battle of Aphek.

What did the Israelites believe would make them stronger and better protected against enemies like the Philistines?

• Centralized government under a king

• Building a stronger military

• Forming alliances with other nations

• Developing advanced weapons

Who was Israel's first king?

• Saul

• David

• Solomon

• Samuel

What was Saul's main task as king?

• To build a temple

• To unite the tribes

• To defend Israel against enemies

• To collect taxes