Judges

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1. In which book of the Bible are the exploits of Gideon, Deborah, and Samson recounted?
2. The Book of Judges is the second book in the section of the Bible known as the...
3. Who is traditionally considered the author of the Book of Judges?
4. What is the four-step cycle that is constantly repeated in the Book of Judges?
5. What period in the history of Israel—spanning approximately 330 years—does the Book of Judges cover?
6. Which famous phrase, repeated at the end of the Book of Judges, describes the state of anarchy in Israel at that time?
7. For what purpose, primarily, did Jehovah raise up the judges?
8. How many principal judges are mentioned in the book?