Judges Quiz
Judges is a book of the Old Testament with 21 chapters. Bible Quizio has 109 questions on Judges, from easy to scholar level. Here is a sample, each with the answer, the Scripture reference and an explanation.
What did God do when the Israelites cried out to Him?
Intermediate
Answer: He raised up judges to deliver them (Judges 2:16)
God showed compassion and raised up judges to deliver the Israelites from their oppression whenever they cried out, as stated in Judges 2:16.
What was God's reaction to the Israelites' disobedience?
Intermediate
Answer: His anger was kindled against Israel (Judges 2:14)
God's anger was kindled against Israel due to their disobedience and idolatry, as stated in Judges 2:14.
What was the role of the judges raised by God?
Intermediate
Answer: To deliver the Israelites from their oppressors (Judges 2:16)
The judges were specifically raised up by God to deliver the Israelites from their oppressors, as mentioned in Judges 2:16.
What cycle is established in Judges 2 regarding the behavior of the Israelites?
Intermediate
Answer: They would sin, be oppressed, cry out, and be delivered (Judges 2:11–19)
Judges 2 outlines a recurring cycle where the Israelites sin, face oppression, cry out to God, and then receive deliverance, as seen in Judges 2:11-19.
What happened to the generation that served the Lord during Joshua's time?
Intermediate
Answer: They died, and another generation arose that did not know the Lord (Judges 2:10)
After Joshua's generation died, another generation arose that did not know the Lord or the works He had done, as noted in Judges 2:10.
How did the people respond after hearing the angel of the Lord?
Easy
Answer: They wept and offered sacrifices to the Lord (Judges 2:4–5)
The Israelites responded with weeping and sacrifices, showing their repentance after the angel's message, as noted in Judges 2:4-5.
What did the Israelites ask the Lord after the death of Joshua?
Easy
Answer: Who shall go up first against the Canaanites? (Judges 1:1)
The Israelites inquired of the Lord who should lead them in battle against the Canaanites after Joshua's death, as stated in Judges 1:1.
Who did Judah ask to help them fight against the Canaanites?
Intermediate
Answer: Simeon (Judges 1:3)
Judah asked Simeon to join them in fighting against the Canaanites, as mentioned in Judges 1:3.
What does Judges 1:19 indicate about the conquest of the Canaanites?
Advanced
Answer: The Lord was with Judah, but they could not drive out the inhabitants (Judges 1:19)
Judges 1:19 states that although the Lord was with Judah, they could not drive out the inhabitants of the plain because they had chariots of iron.
Which tribe was chosen to go first against the Canaanites?
Easy
Answer: Judah (Judges 1:2)
The Lord answered the Israelites' inquiry by saying that Judah should go up first against the Canaanites, as stated in Judges 1:2.
What was the outcome for the tribe of Manasseh in their conquest?
Intermediate
Answer: They failed to drive out the Canaanites (Judges 1:27)
Judges 1:27 states that Manasseh did not drive out the inhabitants of Beth Shean and its villages.
What did the tribe of Ephraim fail to do according to Judges 1:29?
Intermediate
Answer: Drive out the Canaanites from Gezer (Judges 1:29)
Judges 1:29 states that Ephraim did not drive out the Canaanites who lived in Gezer.