What sin against the "devoted spoil" is given as the reason for the defeat at Ai? 294-296 H.T. Describe the final capture of the city. 297-300 H. T. What was the trick played upon Joshua by the people of Gibeon? 300, 301 H.T. What was the fate of this people? 302 H.T. Why did the five kings make war against Gibeon? 305 H.T. {52} Tell how Joshua came to the help of the Gibeonites and the result of the battle 306-308 H. T. What was the main point in Joshua's last address to the people? 308-312 H.T. Ehud What broader meaning did the term "Judge" have in Bible times than at present? 313 H.T. What position did Ehud hold in Israel? 315 H.T. What was the "summer room"? 315, 493 H.T. Gideon Name the brave judge who freed his people from oppression. 319 H. T. Describe the oppression of the Midianites. 319 H.T. Where was Gideon when the angel found him, what was he doing and why, in such a place? 320, 493 H.T. Why was Gideon faint-hearted at first and how was he convinced of his place in Israel? 320, 323 H. T. With what act did Gideon begin his campaign? 323, 324 H.T. What is meant by the "altar of Baal"? 494 H.T. By what sign was Gideon reassured? 324,325 H.T. In what ways was the number of Gideon's army reduced? 325,326 H.T. How many men remained? 326 H.T. What dream did Gideon hear related in the enemies' camp? 329 H.T. What was his plan of attack? 329 H.T. How did Gideon's strategy work out? 329-331 H.T. Explain how the breaking of the pitchers would cause a panic among the hosts of the enemy. 494 H.T. Abimelech With what evil act did Abimelech seize the leadership? 332, 333 H.T. What was the fate of Abimelech? 334, 387 H.T. Samuel Why can Samuel be called one of the finest characters of the Old Testament? 338 H.T. {53} What great sacrifice did Samuel's mother make regarding him? 338 H.T. Describe Samuel's call to be a prophet of the Lord 338-342 H. T. What nation defeated Israel in a great battle? 342-346 H.T. What did the Israelites lose in this battle? 346 H.T. What was the cause of Eli's death? 346 H.T. How did Samuel rule in Israel? 349 H. T. Saul Name the farmer who became king 349 H.T. Give at least two reasons which the people gave for demanding a king. 349-351 H.T.