Exam Two Flashcards
The story of Joshua is the story of the
conquest
Key Character of the book Joshua
Joshua: Led battle vs Amalekites Assisted Moses on Mount Siani Guardian of Tabernacle? 1 of 12 spies sent into Canaan successor to Mosses
What does cherem mean?
to devoute to destruction
Key Events of the book Joshua
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
Key Places of the book Joshua
Gilgal; Jericho; Ai; Shechem
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.
- tribes
2. Judges
What is the moral lesson of the book?
loyalty to God is the 1st requisite for national success and disloyalty is a guarantee of disaster
What was the primary contribution of a biblical judge?
to deliver a tribe, tribes, or community from an oppressing enemy
What is the 4 phase cycle of the judge narratives?
rebellion, oppression, repentance, deliverance
How many judges are mention in the book
12
What’s the difference between the major and minor judgers
The major judges would be told in books or chapters, whereas the minors would be told only in verses.
Key Characters of Judges
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)
Key Events of Judges
The struggle for Canaan; Religious and Social Breakdown of the Judges’ Period
Who are the 3 principal characters in the books of Samuel?
Samuel
Saul
David
Key Characters of 1st Samuel
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
Key Events of 1st Samuel
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
Key Places of 1st Samuel
Shiloh; Gibeah; Bethlehem; Mt. Gilboa
Key Characters of 2nd Samuel
David; Nathan; Joab; Bathsheba and Uriah; Absalom
Key Events of 2nd Samuel
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 `
Key Places of 2nd Samuel
Herbron; Jerusalem
In 1st and 2nd Kings, theses books are a continuation of what book or books?
They are a continuation of the book of Samuel.
The writer of the book judged every king on what basis?
on the basis of their religious loyalty
Key Characters of 1st Kings
Solomon; Rehoboam; Jeroboam; Omri; Ahab and Jezebel; Elijah; Jehoshaphat
Key Events of 1st Kings
Solomon becomes king; Building of the 1st Israelite temple; Division of the kingdom; Religious apostasy in the Northern kingdom; Building of Samaria
In 2nd Kings, the fall of both Israel and Judah is interpreted in terms of the _____ of the Lord
judgement
2nd Kings Key Characters
Jehu; Athaliah; Hoshea; Assyria; Shalmaneser; Hezekiah; Nebuchadnezzar; Babyloni
2nd Kings Key Events
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
2nd Kings key Dates
722 Bce; 578 BCE
In 1st and 2nd Chronicles, these books idealize what king?
David
In 1st and 2nd Chronicles, what are the primary sources of the books?
The books of Samuel and Kings
In 2nd Chronicles 10-36 the Chronicler writes as little as possible about the _____ kingdom
Israel
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_________
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
What perspectives are contained in the books of Chronicles which distinguish it from prior historical presentation in the books Genesis- 2nd Kings?
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
Ezra-Nehemiah was written as a supplement to______.
Chronicles
What was the date of the first return of Jews from exile in Babylon?
538 BCE
Which ruler first allowed the Jewish exiles to return to Judah and Jerusalem?
Sheshbazzar
What is the traditional date of Ezra’s return to Jerusalm?
7th year of Artaxerxes
What was Ezra’s chief concern/task when he returned to Jerusalem?
to make law of YHWH the law of Judah
What was Ezra’s qualifications for the fulfillment of his chief concern/task?
A letter from the king stating that he(Ezra) is to write the commandments of the LORD and his rules for Israel.
Ezra Key Characters
Cyrus; Sheshbazzar; Zerubbabel; Artaxerxes; Ezra
Ezra Key Events
First return of Jews from Babylon; Completion of the 2nd Jewish Temple; Ezra’s Mission
When did Nehemiah first return to Judah?
445 BCE
What position did Nehemiah hold in the kingdom of Persia?
Cupbearer
What position did Nehemiah hold in the government of Judah on two occasion?
Governor
What was Nehemiah’s chief aim, goal, purpose, or task?
rebuild the walls of Jerusalem
