Judges of Israel — KCSE Christian Religious Education

KCSE Christian Religious Education · 53 practice questions · 3 syllabus objectives

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Key learning outcomes for this topic, aligned to the KNEC KCSE syllabus.

Identify the major judges of Israel (Deborah, Gideon, Samson, Samuel) and describe the work of one judge

Explain the recurring pattern in the book of Judges (sin, oppression, repentance, deliverance) and its lessons for Christians

Judges of Israel

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easySHORT ANSWER2 marks

Name two key lessons about sin and repentance that can be learned from the cycle of events in the book of Judges. (2 marks)

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Part (a) — 2 marks

Sin leads to oppression and suffering, demonstrating the consequences of turning away from God (1 mk)

Repentance brings deliverance, showing that God is merciful and willing to forgive those who return to Him (1 mk)

easySHORT ANSWER4 marks

State the names of three major judges of Israel and describe one significant action taken by Samuel. (4 marks)

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Part (a) — 3 marks

Deborah (1 mk)

Gideon (1 mk)

Samson (1 mk)

Part (b) — 1 mark

Samuel anointed Saul as king, marking the transition from judges to monarchy (1 mk)

easySHORT ANSWER6 marks

Identify three major challenges faced by the judges of Israel and describe how they addressed these challenges. (6 marks)

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Part (a) — 3 marks

Oppression by foreign nations (1 mk)

Internal conflict among tribes (1 mk)

Moral decay and idolatry among the Israelites (1 mk)

Part (b) — 3 marks

They rallied the people to unite against their oppressors, as seen in Gideon's actions against the Midianites. (1 mk)

They resolved disputes and fostered unity among tribes, as demonstrated by Deborah's leadership. (1 mk)

They called the Israelites to repentance and adherence to God's laws to combat moral decay, as seen in the actions of Samuel. (1 mk)

Name two judges of Israel and explain how each contributed to the liberation of the Israelites from their enemies. (4 marks)

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