Judah also marched against the Canaanites who were living in Hebron (formerly known as Kiriath-arba), and they struck down Sheshai, Ahiman, and Talmai. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Judges 1:10? 2. How does Judges 1:10 demonstrate God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises? 3. What can we learn about obedience from the actions of the men of Judah? 4. How does Judges 1:10 connect to God's covenant with Abraham in Genesis 15? 5. In what ways can we apply the courage of Judah's men in our lives? 6. How does the victory in Judges 1:10 encourage us to trust God's guidance? 7. How does Judges 1:10 align with archaeological evidence of Hebron's conquest? 8. What theological significance does the defeat of the Canaanites hold in Judges 1:10? 9. Why is the specific mention of Hebron important in Judges 1:10? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Judges 1? 11. Who were the kings of Israel and Judah? 12. How do the accounts of cities captured by different tribes in Judges 1 align (or conflict) with archaeological evidence regarding the settlement patterns in Canaan? 13. In Joshua 15:13-14, how can we verify Caleb's conquest of Hebron when historical and archaeological records of such a victory are sparse? 14. Why does Numbers 35:4-5 mandate a 2,000-cubit boundary around each Levite city, despite no clear historical or archaeological confirmation of such precise measurements? Discussion Questions 1. How does the tribe of Judah's role in this passage reflect its broader role in the history of Israel, and what can we learn from this about leadership in our own lives?2. In what ways does the defeat of the sons of Anak encourage us to face our own "giants" or challenges today? 3. How does the historical significance of Hebron enhance our understanding of God's promises and faithfulness throughout the Bible? 4. What parallels can we draw between the Israelites' conquest of the Promised Land and the spiritual battles we face as Christians today? 5. How can we apply the lessons of faith and courage from this passage to situations where we might feel overwhelmed or outnumbered?1. How does Judges 1 connect to the narrative of the book of Joshua? 2. What are the consequences of the Israelites' incomplete obedience to God's commands? 3. How does the narrative of Adoni-Bezek exemplify divine justice? 4. How does Caleb's reward to Othniel for his bravery depict the values of that time? How might these values translate today? 5. How does the presence of the Canaanites among the Israelites affect their religious and societal life? 6. Why might the Israelites have struggled to fully conquer the land? Does this reflect any spiritual struggles you've faced? 7. How does the faith of the tribes of Judah and Simeon manifest in their victories? 8. How does the failure of the tribes to drive out the Canaanites represent disobedience to God? 9. What lessons can you learn about trust and obedience from the successes and failures of the Israelites in this chapter? 10. How can we apply the lessons of incomplete conquests to our personal battles today? 11. Why do you think God chose Judah to go up first against the Canaanites? 12. How can the concept of divine justice as demonstrated in Adoni-Bezek’s fate apply in today's society? 13. How did fear influence the actions of the Israelites, and how does fear influence our actions today? 14. How does the intertribal cooperation between Judah and Simeon inform us about community and teamwork in fulfilling God’s commands? 15. How did the lack of strong leadership (after Joshua's death) affect the Israelites? What does this tell us about the importance of leadership in achieving collective goals? 16. What does the repeated failure of the Israelites to completely drive out the Canaanites tell us about the nature of sin and temptation? 17. What spiritual insights can be drawn from the physical battles described in this chapter? 18. How does the narrative in Judges 1 challenge you to be obedient in your daily life? 19. How does the Israelites' struggle to fully conquer the Promised Land relate to our struggle to live fully in God's promises today? 20. How does Judges 1 encourage us to deal with our incomplete victories and unfinished tasks in our Christian walk? Links Judges 1:10 NIVJudges 1:10 NLT Judges 1:10 ESV Judges 1:10 NASB Judges 1:10 KJV Judges 1:10 Commentaries Bible Hub |



