- Judges 6:2 indicates an explanation for certain structures. How does this relate to the economic life of the Israelites” and of those who attacked them?
- What possible explanation could there be for not listing the name of the “Navi” admonished the Israelites indicating the reason for their tzorot?
- But, in Judges 6:11 is it the Navi or “an other” who actually addresses Gideon?
- How is Gideon’s response a direct challenge to the greeting which he has received?
- The response to Gideon’s challenge is “go, with this, your strength, and save Israel from the Midianites.” What, then, is “this, your strength”?
- In response to Gideon’s continued questioning, Judges 6:16 has some surprising features. Who is speaking now? And, what does it mean “ki Eheyeh imakh” — and how does this relate to the dialogue between Moses and Divinity at the “Burning Bush” in terms of nomenclature?
- Is Gideon convinced by what he is told (in Judges 6:16)?
- In Judges 6:21 is the Divine personality the same as in the immediate preceding verses?
- What is the general view of text toward seeing a “Divine personality”?
- Judges 6:24 makes reference to the construction of an altar which is called “Adonai Shalom” and notes that it is seen “to this very day.” Again, (as in some previous texts) what does this reflect in terms of the time when the text was written?
- Based upon Judges 6:27 what would Gideon’s family economic status be?
- Judges 6:28-30 would indicate that the residents were worshippers of what particular cult?
- In Judges 6:32 the reason for Gideon”s changed appellation is set forth — what does his “new name” indicate?
- Is Gideon now convinced that his mission is “blessed” by the Divine” What does Judges 6:36-37 indicate?
- And, what is the final and conclusive proof that Gideon receives?
