Israel: From Judges to Saul

Who were the leaders of Israel before they had kings?

• Judges

• Kings

• Priests

• Prophets

What Israelite judges are mentioned in the passage?

• Samson

• Gideon

• Deborah

• Eli

What were the main problems with the rule of judges in Israel?

• Disunity among tribes

• Lack of military strength

• Excessive taxation

• Vulnerability to attacks

Who were the neighboring people that began to grow in power around 1050 BCE, threatening Israel's security?

• Philistines

• Babylonians

• Assyrians

• Egyptians

The Philistines had a strong military, organized leadership, and advanced (a)   .

In which battle did the Philistines defeat Israel's forces?

• Battle of Aphek

• Battle of Megiddo

• Battle of Jericho

• Battle of Kadesh

The Philistines captured the Ark of the (a)   during the Battle of Aphek.

What did the Israelites believe would make them stronger and better protected against enemies like the Philistines?

• Centralized government under a king

• Building a stronger military

• Forming alliances with other nations

• Developing advanced weapons

Who was Israel's first king?

• Saul

• David

• Solomon

• Samuel

What was Saul's main task as king?

• To build a temple

• To unite the tribes

• To defend Israel against enemies

• To collect taxes