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According to the Hebrew Bible, '''Judges''' were political and military leaders of the [[Twelve Tribes]] of Israel before the establishment of the monarchy.
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==Overview==
 
Following the [[Conquest of the Land]] of Canaan by [[Joshua]] until the formation of the first Kingdom of Israel, the ancient tradition of Israel claims that the [[Twelve Tribes]] formed a loose confederation. No central government existed but in times of crisis the people were led by ad hoc-appointed leaders known as ''Judges''.
 
The [[Book of Judges]] mentions twelve Judges: [[Othniel]], [[Ehud]], [[Shamgar]], [[Deborah]], [[Gideon]], [[Tola]], [[Jair]], [[Jephthah]], [[Ibzan]], [[Elon]], [[Abdon]], and [[Samson]]. The First [[Book of Samuel]] mentions [[Eli]] and [[Samuel]], as well as [[Joel]] and [[Abiah]] (two sons of Samuel). The [[Books of Chronicles]] mentions [[Kenaniah]] and his sons, Amariah and Zebadiah (son of Ishmael).
 
==External links==
 
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biblical_judges Wikipedia.en]

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