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book of judges
 

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Noun book of judges has 1 sense
  1. Judges, Book of Judges - a book of the Old Testament that tells the history of Israel under the leaders known as judges
    --1 is a kind of book
    --1 is a part of Prophets, Nebiim; Old Testament

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Book of Judges

Noun:

  1. (Biblical) The seventh book of the Old Testament of the Bible, which recounts the history of the Israelite judges who served as rulers and military leaders of the Israelites before the monarchy was established.
  2. (General) A historical account or record of important figures or events during a particular period.

Sample sentences:

  1. Many scholars regard the Book of Judges as a crucial source for understanding the political and social climate of ancient Israel.
  2. The Book of Judges portrays the role of the judges in delivering the Israelites from oppression and guiding them towards obedience to God's law.
  3. During the Age of Enlightenment, numerous books of judges were written to shed light on the history of different regions and cultures.

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