The Bible Story Part 16

Ehud

What broader meaning did the term "Judge" have in Bible times than at present? 313 H.T.

What position did Ehud hold in Israel? 315 H.T.

What was the "summer room"? 315, 493 H.T.

Gideon

Name the brave judge who freed his people from oppression. 319 H. T.

Describe the oppression of the Midianites. 319 H.T.

Where was Gideon when the angel found him, what was he doing and why, in such a place? 320, 493 H.T.

Why was Gideon faint-hearted at first and how was he convinced of his place in Israel? 320, 323 H. T.

With what act did Gideon begin his campaign? 323, 324 H.T.

What is meant by the "altar of Baal"? 494 H.T.

By what sign was Gideon rea.s.sured? 324,325 H.T.

In what ways was the number of Gideon's army reduced? 325,326 H.T.

How many men remained? 326 H.T.

What dream did Gideon hear related in the enemies' camp? 329 H.T.

What was his plan of attack? 329 H.T.

How did Gideon's strategy work out? 329-331 H.T.

Explain how the breaking of the pitchers would cause a panic among the hosts of the enemy. 494 H.T.

Abimelech

With what evil act did Abimelech seize the leaders.h.i.+p? 332, 333 H.T.

What was the fate of Abimelech? 334, 387 H.T.

Samuel

Why can Samuel be called one of the finest characters of the Old Testament? 338 H.T.

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What great sacrifice did Samuel's mother make regarding him? 338 H.T.

Describe Samuel's call to be a prophet of the Lord 338-342 H. T.

What nation defeated Israel in a great battle? 342-346 H.T.

What did the Israelites lose in this battle? 346 H.T.

What was the cause of Eli's death? 346 H.T.

How did Samuel rule in Israel? 349 H. T.

Saul

Name the farmer who became king 349 H.T.

Give at least two reasons which the people gave for demanding a king. 349-351 H.T.

Did Samuel approve the plan of having a king? 350 H.T.

What reasons did Samuel give against the plan? 350, 351 H.T.

What were Saul's physical qualifications for being king? 352 H.T.

Tell the story of how Saul came to meet Samuel. 352, 353 H. T.

What honor was Saul shown in the prophet's house? 354 H.T.

Describe how he was publicly proclaimed king. 357, 358 H.T.

Was this choice unanimous? 358 H.T.

What people came up to attack Israel? 359 H.T.

How did Saul summon the people? 359 H.T.

What was the result of the battle? 360 H.T.

How did Saul disobey the commandment of G.o.d? 361, 362 H.T.

What was his punishment? 362 H.T.

What gallant deed was done by Jonathan and his armor bearer? 365, 366 H.T.

What command did Saul give the people in regard to food? 367 H.T.

Who disobeyed? 367 H.T.