Mystery Math!
Begin with the first clue then do the math to reach a final answer. Turn to Judges chapter 8 in your Bible to help you solve this puzzle. (Answers are provided in the following link: Judges Mystery Math Puzzle. This link also provides a printable version of this puzzle.)
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What was the number of men left in the Midianite army according to Judges 8:10? ______________
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How many Midianite kings escaped? ______
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Divide the answer to #1 by the answer to #2. _______________
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How many shekels of gold were used to make the ephod? _________
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Subtract the answer to #4 from the answer to #3. _______________
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How many years did Israel have rest under Gideon? ______
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Divide the answer to #5 by the answer to #6. ______________
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What was the number of leaders of Succoth? __________
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Subtract the answer to #8 from the answer to #7. _____________
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How many Midianite kings were killed? _______
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Add the answer to #10 to the answer to #9. _____
Your final answer should be the same as a number found in Judges 8:30. What did that number represent? _____________________