Sometimes the judges were chosen directly by God (Judges ch.6) or by the people (Judges ch.11). At other times, the judge simply stepped forward and briefly assumed leadership. Most of the time, the judges were great in piety and Torah-scholarship (Exodus 18), so there was no question that they deserved to lead.
In some cases the judges were chosen directly by God (Judges ch.6) or by the people (Judges ch.11). At other times, the judge simply stepped forward and briefly assumed leadership. Most of the time, the judges were great in piety and Torah-scholarship (Exodus 18), so there was no question that they deserved to lead.See also the related Link.
Samuel was both a judge and prophet.
It could be Deborah.
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You could say king Solomon.
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In the Old Testament the giving and receiving of a sandal signified something significant, what?
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Samson is often regarded as one of the strongest judges in the Old Testament, known for his incredible physical strength and his leadership of the Israelites against the Philistines. His story is found in the Book of Judges.
Deborah was a woman judge over the nation of Israel. Read this in the Old Testament book of Judges, chapter 4.
The Judge betrayed to the Philistines by a woman was Samson. His downfall can be found in the Old Testament book of Judges, chapter 16.
This is not an Old Testament question
God, He never missed the facts, nor was the motive hidden from His eyes. When the men judges, priest, or any other human was unable to judge any situation, the next step according to the law was to consult with God. Why God? Because He was the most important judge of the Old Testament. His judgment was always perfect.