Bible Quiz # 54 The Book of Judges (Chapters 16 - 20) ANSWERS

1. How did Delilah finally discover the source of Samson's strength? - Delilah pressed Samson daily with her words until he was "vexed to death," and he finally revealed that his strength was tied to his Nazirite vow, symbolized by his unshaven hair (16:16-17).
2. How many people died when Samson pulled down the temple of Dagon? - Samson killed more at his death than he had in his life - specifically the lords and people inside the temple (16:30).
3. What motivated Micah to build his own shrine and hire a Levite as priest? - Micah believed that having a Levite as a priest would bring him God's blessing, showing Israel's confusion during a time without centralized worship (17:13).
4. What does Judges 17:6 reveal about Israel's spiritual condition? - "There was no king in Israel; every man did that which was right in his own eyes" (17:6). This shows moral chaos and lack of spiritual leadership.
5. Why did the tribe of Dan steal Micah's idols and priest? - They wanted religious symbols and a priest for their new settlement, believing it would secure divine favor (18:18-20).
6. Why did Israel go to war against the tribe of Benjamin? - Because Benjamin refused to hand over the wicked men of Gibeah who committed the atrocity (20:12-14).
7. Why did Israel suffer losses on the first two days even though God approved the battle? - God used defeat to humble Israel and lead them to fasting, weeping, and offering sacrifices before granting victory (20:18-28).
8. What finally caused Samson to reveal the secret of his strength to Delilah? - C. She pressed him daily until he was vexed to death (16:16-17).
9. What did Micah believe would happen when a Levite became his priest? - B. God would do him good (17:13).
10. What shocking action did the Levite take after his concubine died? - B. He sent her body in pieces to the tribes of Israel (19:29-30).

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