8b Flashcards
The period of the United Monarchy is estimated to be approximately:
a) 1200-1050 BCE
b) 1020-920 BCE
c) 920-722 BCE
d) 722-587 BCE
b) 1020-920 BCE
Which of the following kings is considered the second king of the United Monarchy?
a) Saul
b) David
c) Solomon
d) Jeroboam
b) David
Jerusalem was strategically chosen by David for which of the following reasons?
a) It was already the religious center of the Israelites.
b) It was part of David’s tribal territory.
c) It was a Canaanite city not part of any tribal territory, located between the north and south.
d) The king of Egypt gifted it to David
c) It was a Canaanite city not part of any tribal territory, located between the north and south.
Moving the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem had which significant consequence?
a) It solidified Saul’s claim to the throne.
b) It led to the division of the kingdom.
c) It established Jerusalem as the religious center of the nation.
d) It weakened the political power of the king.
c) It established Jerusalem as the religious center of the nation.
The Ark of the Covenant symbolically represented what for the Israelites?
a) The power of the Philistines.
b) The wealth of the Canaanites.
c) God’s presence among the Israelites.
d) The strength of the Egyptian army.
c) God’s presence among the Israelites.
The Davidic Covenant included which of the following promises?
a) The promise of an eternal reign to all Israelite kings.
b) The promise that the Temple would never be destroyed.
c) The promise of an eternal reign to David’s descendants.
d) The promise of unending peace with neighboring nations.
c) The promise of an eternal reign to David’s descendants.
According to the sources, a condition mentioned regarding the continuation of David’s dynasty is:
a) Building a magnificent temple in Jerusalem.
b) Leading the people in constant military victories.
c) David’s heirs walking before Yahweh in faithfulness with all their heart and soul.
d) Maintaining strong alliances with foreign powers.
c) David’s heirs walking before Yahweh in faithfulness with all their heart and soul.
The incident involving David and Bathsheba is recorded in which book of the Bible according to the source?
a) 1 Samuel
b) 2 Samuel
c) 1 Kings
d) 2 Kings
b) 2 Samuel
In the narrative of David and Bathsheba, Nathan’s parable of the rich man and the poor man’s lamb was aimed at:
a) Condemning Bathsheba’s actions.
b) Praising David for his justice.
c) Confronting David about his sin.
d) Warning the people about adultery.
c) Confronting David about his sin.
As a consequence of David’s sin with Bathsheba and the killing of Uriah, Nathan prophesied that:
a) David would immediately lose his kingdom.
b) Solomon would not be allowed to build the temple.
c) Trouble would arise against David from within his own house.
d) The Philistines would once again conquer Israel.
c) Trouble would arise against David from within his own house.
Which of the following events is cited as an example of the trouble that arose in David’s house after his sin?
a) Solomon’s rebellion.
b) The Philistine invasion of Jerusalem.
c) The rape of Tamar by Amnon.
d) David’s exile in his old age.
c) The rape of Tamar by Amnon.
According to the source, David did not punish Amnon for his crime because:
a) Amnon was not guilty.
b) David was unaware of the incident.
c) Amnon was his firstborn and David might have feared being rejected as king.
d) David believed Amnon would eventually repent.
c) Amnon was his firstborn and David might have feared being rejected as king.
Towards the end of his life, David is described as:
a) Leading his army into battle.
b) Wisely governing his kingdom.
c) Old, infirm, and vulnerable.
d) Traveling throughout the land to resolve disputes.
c) Old, infirm, and vulnerable.
Who among David’s sons orchestrated the killing of Amnon?
a) Solomon
b) Absalom
c) Adonijah
d) Joab
b) Absalom
Which individuals played a role in orchestrating the succession of Solomon to the throne?
a) Saul and Jonathan
b) Absalom and Ahithophel
c) Nathan and Bathsheba
d) Joab and Abner
c) Nathan and Bathsheba
Solomon is noted in the sources for being allowed to do which significant act?
a) Lead the army to great victories.
b) Reunite the northern and southern kingdoms.
c) Build the temple.
d) Establish peace with all neighboring nations.
c) Build the temple.
The Temple built by Solomon differed from the Tabernacle in that it was a:
a) Portable structure.
b) Smaller and less ornate structure.
c) Fixed structure.
d) Primarily used for military storage.
c) Fixed structure.
Solomon’s prayer at the dedication of the Temple acknowledged that:
a) The Temple could fully contain God’s presence.
b) The Ark of the Covenant was more important than the Temple.
c) Even heaven and the highest heaven could not contain God.
d) The Temple would guarantee Israel’s eternal protection.
c) Even heaven and the highest heaven could not contain God.
Solomon’s reign is sometimes referred to as a “golden age” of Israel, associated with the filling of the Temple with the glory of the Lord, as mentioned in:
a) 1 Samuel 8:11
b) 2 Samuel 7:14
c) 1 Kings 8:11
d) 2 Kings 14:3
c) 1 Kings 8:11
Which of the following is presented as a negative aspect of Solomon’s rule, making him more like a Canaanite ruler?
a) His focus on religious purity.
b) His reduction of the standing army.
c) His institution of forced labor.
d) His adherence to tribal boundaries.
c) His institution of forced labor.
