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  1. In this article, we will explore the 12 judges of the Bible from the book of Judges. We will take a broad overview, look at key facts, and life lessons we can learn from each

  2. Mar 2, 2020 · Before Israel had a king, it had a series of tribal leaders called judges. God used these men and women to save the Israelites from their enemies and lead them back to him. In this guide, we’ll look at each of the 12 judges of Israel, exploring what the Bible says about them and the role they played in delivering Israel.

  3. Feb 6, 2019 · Who were the Judges in the Bible? Most of the biblical Judges can be found, as expected, in the Book of Judges with additional judges in the books of Joshua and Samuel.

  4. Jul 8, 2013 · Judges’ role in the Bible. The period of judges is a dark era in Israel’s history. This book shows how persistent Israel is in forgetting the Lord, and how faithful God is to discipline and deliver His people. It’s in Judges that we see Israel’s need for a Messiah, a godly king.

  5. Title. The title refers to the leaders Israel had from the time of the elders who outlived Joshua until the time of the monarchy. Their principal purpose is best expressed in 2:16: "Then the Lord raised up judges, who saved them out of the hands of . . . raiders."

  6. Aug 2, 2023 · The six major judges are grouped in two sets of three: Othniel, Ehud, and Deborah/Barak and then Gideon, Jephthah, and Samson. The so-called minor judges are very brief accounts (three verses or less) and lack most of the formulaic elements contained in the major judges.

  7. Judges 1. The Conquest of Canaan Proceeds. ( Joshua 13:1–7) 1 After the death of Joshua, the Israelites inquired of the LORD, “Who will be the first to go up and fight for us against the Canaanites?” 2 “Judah shall go up,” answered the LORD. “Indeed, I have delivered the land into their hands.”