The first 3 chapters of 1 Samuel introduce us to Samuel, the last judge of Israel.

Jephthah's reckless vow dooms him to the decision of breaking a vow to God or killing his only child.

Gideon is an interesting judge; hesitant and doubtful he carries out God's commands and forced me to re-evaluate any similarities I found in myself with him.

With Joshua gone, God calls on the tribe of Judah to step up and take their inheritance. Instead of following with the same levels of success as Joshua, the tribes of Israel fail to capture the land in the manner God commanded.

The lot for Joseph is divided between Ephraim and the remaining half of Manasseh.

A look at the story of Joseph and more on the 12 tribes of Israel and how they came to be.