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Judges 3

Daniel Agee leads an exploration into a couple of centuries of the first judges, or leaders, of Israel — Yehoshua (Joshua), Othniel, Ehud and Shamgar — after Moshe (Moses) and at the start of the conquest of Canaan. From the very beginning, Israel allowed itself to be corrupted.

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Daniel Agee leads an exploration into a couple of centuries of the first judges, or leaders, of Israel — Yehoshua (Joshua), Othniel, Ehud and Shamgar — after Moshe (Moses) and at the start of the conquest of Canaan. From the very beginning, Israel allowed itself to be corrupted. (See Judges 3:6-7.)

Map of Israel for Judges 3

Food for thought

  • What was the consistent theme of the period of the judges?
  • What is the point to mention Ehud was left-handed?
  • What were the two commands God gave Israel upon entering the land?
  • What was the history of the Philistines, and how did God help them?
    • What does "Philistine" mean in Hebrew?
    • Why is it important for the Philistines to take the land around ancient and modern-day Gaza?
      • Why was the land given to Israel? Was it because of the people’s righteousness?
      • What was a more overriding concern for God about the land?
    • How long did it take the Philistines to take their land in Canaan?
    • What’s the real name of the Philistines? (See Deut. 2:23.)
      • What war did the Philistines lose before landing in israel in 1190–1180 B.C.?
      • Where were the men of Gaza when the Cretans arrived?
  • What was important about a left-handed man?