Minor Judgeship Periods

Overview

• Testament: Old
• Book: Judges
• Chapters: Judges 10:1-5; 12:8-15
• Summary: Tola, Jair, Ibzan, Elon, and Abdon judge Israel in briefer notices.

Details

These judges receive compact summaries, often noting length of rule, family, burial place, or regional influence. Their notices provide continuity between larger cycles.

Key People Involved

• Minor Judges — Tola, Jair, Ibzan, Elon, and Abdon
• Jephthah — Major judge placed between minor-judge notices

Key Places

• Canaan — Land where the judges lead Israel

Important Verses

“And after him Ibzan of Bethlehem judged Israel.” — Judges 12:8

Cross-References

• Related events: Cycle of Apostasy, Jephthah’s Vow

Notes

The brief notices show that God preserved Israel through both famous and obscure leaders.