Author
– Unknown
Time – 1420 – 1140 B.C.
Summary
– The book of Judges, which means "Champions" or "Rescuers",
covers the period from the death of Joshua to the birth of
Samuel. This was a time of great immorality as the result
of the failure of the Israelites to drive out the inhabitants
of the land. There were "judges" set up by God who were to
direct and judge the affairs and people of Israel. The book
of Judges closes by setting the stage for the people’s
desire for a human king.
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Introduction
– Chapter 1 v 1 to 2 v 5
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Passage
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Subject
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Chapter 1 |
Political background of the period of the Judges |
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Chapter 2 v 1 to 5 |
Religious background of the period of the Judges |
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History
of the Judges – Chapter 2 v 6 to 16 v 31
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Passage
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Subject
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Chapter 2 v 6 to 3 v 6 |
Israel’s failure to subdue the enemy nations |
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Chapter 3 v 7 to 16 |
The oppressors and the deliverers of Israel |
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Lawless
condition during the period of the Judges
– Chapter 17 v 1 to 21 v 25
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Passage
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Subject
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Chapters 17 & 18 |
Appendix 1: Corruption of doctrine |
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Chapters 19 to 21 |
Appendix 2: Corruption of practice |
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