Form 3 Flashcards
T or F: God demanded exclusive infidelity
F, God demanded exclusive fidelity
canaanite god of fertility
Baal
time it took for Israelites to occupy the territory of Canaan
50 years
son of Nun and successor of Moses
Joshua
What was Joshua’s mission?
To lead the Israelites to Canaan
Whose name means “Yahweh is salvation?”
Joshua
prostitute who helped the two Israelite spies
Rahab
“land flowing with milk and honey”
Canaan
What city did the Israelites conquer with the use of ram’s horns?
Jericho
T or F: After conquering Jericho, Joshua divided the land among the 12 tribes of Israel, led by his sons.
F, the tribes were led by Jacob’s sons
served as the central and most important symbol of their united faith
Ark of the Covenant
The Israelites fell into a cycle of _________ , __________ and ___________.
sin, punishment and deliverance
sin= __________
punishment=__________
deliverance=___________
idolatry
beaten by their enemies
God would rescue them through a judge
T or F: To survive in Canaan, they only had to remain faithful to God.
T
How were the Israelites supposed to break the cycle of sin?
sincere prayer and conscious moral effort
military and spiritual leaders called by God to protect his chosen people
judges
T or F: The judges had their own armies
T
How many Israelites did Gideon use to defeat the Midianites?
300
Did Gideon’s army use swords and shields?
Used trumpets and pots.
T or F: Gideon’s acceptance of being made king was a symbol of his fidelity to God.
F, he refused to be made king.
How did the Midianites oppress the Israelites?
Destroyed their crop, plundered their livestock and harassed them.
What is a Nazirite?
Man who does not cut his hair and drink wine.
What does the Nazirite vow symbolize?
One’s dedication to God.
Who did Samson reveal his secret to?
Delilah