Judges

Abdon

Judge living before Israel's Monarchy

Abimelech, Son of Gideon

Son of Gideon who murdered his seventy brothers to become king

A son of Gideon who usurped power as a king in Shechem after murdering his brothers, only to die in battle when a woman dropped a millstone on his head.

Barak

Judge living before Israel's Monarchy

Deborah

Judge living before Israel's Monarchy

Ehud

Judge living before Israel's Monarchy

Elon

Judge living before Israel's Monarchy

Gideon

Judge who defeated the Midianites with only three hundred men

A reluctant judge and military leader of Israel who defeated the Midianites with a small band of three hundred men after seeking divine signs.

Ibzan

Judge living before Israel's Monarchy

Jair

Judge living before Israel's Monarchy

Jephthah

Judge of Israel who defeated the Ammonites and made a tragic vow involving his daughter

A Gileadite judge and warrior who led Israel against the Ammonites after being exiled by his family, known for his tragic vow and military success.

Joshua, Son of Nun

Successor of Moses who led the Israelites in the conquest of Canaan

The successor to Moses and commander of the Israelites who led the conquest of Canaan and divided the Promised Land among the twelve tribes.

Othniel

Judge living before Israel's Monarchy

Samson

Judge of Israel who possessed supernatural strength and fought the Philistines

A judge of Israel endowed with supernatural strength by the LORD to initiate the deliverance of his people from Philistine oppression.

Shamgar

Judge living before Israel's Monarchy

Tola

Judge living before Israel's Monarchy