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TERM 1
Deborah
DEFINITION 1 The judge of Israel who engineered victory over the Canaanites (Judges 4-5). Prophetess, and the only female. TERM 2
Ehud
DEFINITION 2 A judge of Israel from the book of Judges, noted for being left- handed. (3:12-4:1). TERM 3
Gideon
DEFINITION 3 Gideon or Gedeon (), which means "Destroyer," "Mighty warrior," or "Feller (of trees)" was judge of the Hebrews. A judge who delivered the Israelites from the tyranny of the Midianites. TERM 4
Jephthah
DEFINITION 4 Judge over Israel TERM 5
Judge
DEFINITION 5 A person who held off Israel's enemies.
TERM 6
Midianites
DEFINITION 6 Those who were from Midian; a territory south of Canaan. Afflicted Israelites during the time of Judges. TERM 7
Nazarite Vow
DEFINITION 7 A pledge to live under a special set of restrictions as an act of dedication to God, detailed in Numbers 6. TERM 8
Philistines
DEFINITION 8 Inhabitants of Philistia; the Philistines were the most significant external threat to the Israelites during the time of the Judges and the early monarchy. See also Philistia. (CH7) TERM 9
Samson
DEFINITION 9 An Israelite judge and strongman who harassed Philistines during the period of the Judges. Mighty and powerful, Nazarite, who lost his strength when his hair was cut.
