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Exam Two Flashcards

1
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The story of Joshua is the story of the

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conquest

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Key Character of the book Joshua

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Joshua: 
Led battle vs Amalekites
Assisted Moses on Mount Siani 
Guardian of Tabernacle?
1 of 12 spies sent into Canaan 
successor to Mosses
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What does cherem mean?

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to devoute to destruction

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Key Events of the book Joshua

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Joshua takes command
Spies sent to Jericho
Crossing of the Jordan
Invasion of Canaan
Allotment of the Land
Conflict with the Eastern Tribes 
Covenant at Shechem
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Key Places of the book Joshua

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Gilgal; Jericho; Ai; Shechem

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In Judges: the tales the book contains are traditions preserved by various ____ about the exploits of their heroes, the ____, of whom the title of the book speaks.

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  1. tribes

2. Judges

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What is the moral lesson of the book?

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loyalty to God is the 1st requisite for national success and disloyalty is a guarantee of disaster

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What was the primary contribution of a biblical judge?

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to deliver a tribe, tribes, or community from an oppressing enemy

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What is the 4 phase cycle of the judge narratives?

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rebellion, oppression, repentance, deliverance

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How many judges are mention in the book

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12

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What’s the difference between the major and minor judgers

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The major judges would be told in books or chapters, whereas the minors would be told only in verses.

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Key Characters of Judges

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Othniel: delivered Israel from Cushan-rishathaim(king of Aram-naharaim)

Ehud- freed his tribe from king Eglon and Moabite oppression

Deborah- only female judge; urged on Barak(her general) who defeated Jabin(king of Canaan)

Gideon- defeated the Midianites with an army of 300

Jephthah- led the people of Gilead to victory over the Ammonites; made a foolish vow and lost his daughter

Samson- judge of amazing strength; led attack vs. Philistines; captured and blinded due to the wiles of Delilah(his Philistine lover)

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Key Events of Judges

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The struggle for Canaan; Religious and Social Breakdown of the Judges’ Period

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Who are the 3 principal characters in the books of Samuel?

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Samuel
Saul
David

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Key Characters of 1st Samuel

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Samuel- last judge
Saul- 1st king of Israel
David- 2nd king of Israel
Jonathan- administrator of Saul
Abner- Saul’s cousin and commander of Saul’s army
Eli: priest of Shiloh that trained Samuel to be a priest

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Key Events of 1st Samuel

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Samuel as last judge of Israel; Saul becomes 1st king of united Monarchy; David’s anointing and popularity; David fleeing from Saul; Death of Saul

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Key Places of 1st Samuel

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Shiloh; Gibeah; Bethlehem; Mt. Gilboa

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Key Characters of 2nd Samuel

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David; Nathan; Joab; Bathsheba and Uriah; Absalom

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Key Events of 2nd Samuel

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David’s reign in Judah; Unification of Kingdom; Jerusalem becomes the capital of Israel; Davidic Covenant(promised to build God a ‘house’); David’s sin; Absalom’s Revolt `

20
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Key Places of 2nd Samuel

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Herbron; Jerusalem

21
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In 1st and 2nd Kings, theses books are a continuation of what book or books?

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They are a continuation of the book of Samuel.

22
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The writer of the book judged every king on what basis?

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on the basis of their religious loyalty

23
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Key Characters of 1st Kings

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Solomon; Rehoboam; Jeroboam; Omri; Ahab and Jezebel; Elijah; Jehoshaphat

24
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Key Events of 1st Kings

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Solomon becomes king; Building of the 1st Israelite temple; Division of the kingdom; Religious apostasy in the Northern kingdom; Building of Samaria

25
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In 2nd Kings, the fall of both Israel and Judah is interpreted in terms of the _____ of the Lord

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judgement

26
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2nd Kings Key Characters

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Jehu; Athaliah; Hoshea; Assyria; Shalmaneser; Hezekiah; Nebuchadnezzar; Babyloni

27
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2nd Kings Key Events

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Ahab and Jezebel’s continuing influence; Jehu’s revolt; Reign of Athaliah; Defeat of Northern Kingdom of Israel and fall of Samaria; Refroms of Hezekiah of Judah and Josiah of Judah; Defeat of Southern Kingdom of Judah and fall of Jerusalem

28
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2nd Kings key Dates

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722 Bce; 578 BCE

29
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In 1st and 2nd Chronicles, these books idealize what king?

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David

30
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In 1st and 2nd Chronicles, what are the primary sources of the books?

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The books of Samuel and Kings

31
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In 2nd Chronicles 10-36 the Chronicler writes as little as possible about the _____ kingdom

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Israel

32
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What are the subjects of the component parts of the book?

  • 1st Chron. 1-9 __________
  • 1st Chron. 10-29_________
  • 2nd Chron 1-9__________
  • 2nd Chron 10-36_________
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1st Chron. 1-9: genealogy of the true Chosen People
1st Chron. 10-29: David
2st Chron. 1-9: Solomon
2nd Chron. 10-36: The Davidic Kings down to the Exile

33
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What perspectives are contained in the books of Chronicles which distinguish it from prior historical presentation in the books Genesis- 2nd Kings?

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It gives highlights of the best parts of their history; focuses on the politics of the southern Kingdom of Judah and ignores the northern kingdom of Isreal; puts emphasis on the rites and institutions of the ritual and life of the nation through worship in the temple of Jerusalem

34
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Ezra-Nehemiah was written as a supplement to______.

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Chronicles

35
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What was the date of the first return of Jews from exile in Babylon?

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538 BCE

36
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Which ruler first allowed the Jewish exiles to return to Judah and Jerusalem?

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Sheshbazzar

37
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What is the traditional date of Ezra’s return to Jerusalm?

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7th year of Artaxerxes

38
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What was Ezra’s chief concern/task when he returned to Jerusalem?

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to make law of YHWH the law of Judah

39
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What was Ezra’s qualifications for the fulfillment of his chief concern/task?

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A letter from the king stating that he(Ezra) is to write the commandments of the LORD and his rules for Israel.

40
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Ezra Key Characters

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Cyrus; Sheshbazzar; Zerubbabel; Artaxerxes; Ezra

41
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Ezra Key Events

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First return of Jews from Babylon; Completion of the 2nd Jewish Temple; Ezra’s Mission

42
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When did Nehemiah first return to Judah?

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445 BCE

43
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What position did Nehemiah hold in the kingdom of Persia?

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Cupbearer

44
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What position did Nehemiah hold in the government of Judah on two occasion?

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Governor

45
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What was Nehemiah’s chief aim, goal, purpose, or task?

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rebuild the walls of Jerusalem

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