estra stuff Flashcards
Which river did the israelites have to cross to get to Jericho?
Jordan
Who hid the spies?
Rehab
Which city could the Israelites not conquer after they conquered Jericho, and why?
Ai because Achan had stolen silver and hidden it in his tent.
Why did the Israelites need judges?
Because they had forgotten about God and had begun to intermarry with Canaanites.
The united tribes declare David king of Israel.
2nd Samuel
Two of Ish-Bosheth’s men betray their ruler by presenting David with the severed head of the northern king. David is horrified that they have killed an innocent man, and he publicly executes these men.
2nd Samuel
Who is Tamar?
David’s daughter
Who rapes Tamar?
Her half-brother, Amnon
Who kills Amnon?
Absolom
Which of David’s sons is the first to try to take the throne from him?
Absolom
Which of David’s sons is the second to try to take the throne from him?
Adonijah
How did Solomon solidify his claim to the throne?
by killing Joab, Adonijah, and the remaining dissenters from David’s reign. He also makes an alliance with Egypt by marrying the pharaoh’s daughter.
Who is Solomon’s son?
Rehoboam
Who was Jereboam?
One of Solomon’s officials
Who lead the people in asking Reheboam to be kinder to them?
Jereboam
