12 The Philistine Menace

Question 0

Warriors with iron weapons.

Answer 0

Philistia was a well-organized military power and, as such, was substantially different from Israel ‘a former enemies.

Question 1

Massive army posed in background

Answer 1

Israel was threatened by a major power, Philistia.

Question 2

Gloating king and arrogant warrior standing over object

Answer 2

Phistia captures Israel’s most prized possession – The Ark of the Covenant.

Question 3

Figure in foreground with tears in eyes.

Answer 3

The loss of the Ark created the feeling among many in Israel that their plight was hopeless.

Question 4

Figure in foreground clasping cloak of weeping man.

Answer 4

Others in Israel saw a resolution of their crisis in a change of governing procedures.

Question 5

Vision of throne occupied by king.

Answer 5

Israel’s humiliation by the Philistines led to the conception of a central government ruled by a king.