Judges Unit 4 Flashcards
Ruth
A Moabite woman who served her mother-in-law and her God and stayed with her as if she were her daughter.
Naomi
Ruth’s mother-in-law who lost her husband and two sons.
Obed
The son of Ruth and Boaz
Boaz
- Naomi and Ruth’s Kinsman Redeemer
Tola
- He may well have been the one that God used to bring peace and stability during this time of turmoil.
Jair
- He had 30 sons that ruled over 30 cities as he was a judge
Ibzan
He was a man of power, wealth, and influence. He took every opportunity to extend his power and influence. He had 30 sons and 30 daughters
Elon
is not described as a wealthy, influential man; he was a man well-respected by the people. There was both peace and prosperity throughout his ten-year judgeship.
Abdon
Historically, he became a judge after Hophni and Phineas had died.
Jephthah
- The son of Gilead and a prostitute was looked down upon. Is called back home to lead them against the Ammonites. Makes a foolish vow that leads to him sacrificing his daughter to the Lord.
Abimelech
- One person’s sin can affect many others around them.
Explain how the story told in Ruth is important to the study of the Book of Judges.
Even in this dark time in Israel, God provided hope in Jesus.
What is the difference between a major judge and a minor judge?
A major judge leads a military deliverance and has more written about them. A minor judge usually does not lead a military deliverance and they do not have much Biblical text about them.
List and explain three important lessons that you have learned from the life of Jephthah
To make vows that we can keep
To not make foolish vows
God wants us to honor what we promise to Him
