Category: Bible Study

Who was Tola in the Bible?

Tola (Hebrew: תּוֹלָע‎, means “Crimson worm” or “scarlet stuff” ) was the seventh Judge of Israel. He judged Israel for 23 years after Abimelech died. He lived at Shamir in Mount Ephraim, where he was also buried. He was succeeded by Jair. Of all the biblical judges, the least is written about Tola. None of his deeds are recorded. The entire… Continue reading Who was Tola in the Bible?

Who was Abimelech in the Book of Judges?

Abimelech (Hebrew: אֲבִימֶ֫לֶך, also known as Abimelek), one of Gideon’s sons, served as a judge of Israel after Gideon. He Judged Israel for three years (B.C. 1322-1319), and was succeeded by Tola. His name can best be interpreted as “my father is king”, claiming the inherited right to rule. He is introduced in Judges 8:31 as the son of Gideon and his Shechemite concubine, and… Continue reading Who was Abimelech in the Book of Judges?

Who was Gideon in the Bible?

Gid´eon (גַּדְעוֹן , tree-feller, destroyer), also named Jerubbaal or Jerubbesheth, is the fifth Judge in Israel, and the first of them whose history is circumstantially narrated. 1. His Family and Home Also named Jerubbaal ( Judges 6:32 ) and Jerubbesheth ( 2 Samuel 11:21 ), youngest son of Joash, of the clan of Abiezer in the tribe of Manasseh. His home was… Continue reading Who was Gideon in the Bible?