Joshua, Judges, and Ruth Flashcards
What is the meaning of the name Joshua?
The Lord Saves
When the two spies enter into Jericho, who are they protected by?
Rahab
When the Israelites first cross the Jordan River to attack Jericho, who enters the water first?
Joshua
When Israel enters into the Promised Land, how many campaigns are there?
3
Who is the first to receive their inheritance or first piece of the divided land?
Caleb
Who was a heroic example of a judge?
Ehud
Who was a negative example of a judge?
Abimelech
Which of the following judges assassinates Eglon?
Ehud
Which of the following judges sacrifices his daughter due to a vow?
Jephtha
Which tribe wanted to take advantage of the Levite and his concubine?
Benjamin
How many years does the time of the judges cover?
300-350
What was the reason that Naomi leaves Judah with her husband and two sons?
A famine
Ruth ends up in whose field?
Boaz’s
What is the name of Ruth’s son?
Obed
When lining up all the years of the judges, how many years would be the total?
410 years
What was the phrase used that described when a judge was receiving enablement and power?
“The spirit of the Lord…”
What was the three fold provisions made by the Lord in the book of Ruth?
- A Husband
- Food
- A Son
T/F
One of the major themes of judges was God being a divine warrior.
True
T/F
One of the key ideas seen in the book of Joshua is the importance of obedience to God.
True
T/F
Caleb and his entire family were killed as well as a military defeat at Ai as a result of his sin at Jericho
False
T/F
The book of Judges acknowledges some of the most powerful and distinguished kings of its time.
False
T/F
The judges were not elected, but inherited their office.
False
T/F
Deborah was known as a prophetess.
True
T/F
The task of a judge was to destroy the oppressing nation.
False
T/F
During the time of the judges, there was both monotheism and polytheism in the land.
True
T/F
Naomi and Ruth became part of the lineage that led to Jesus.
True
T/F
Ruth followed Naomi back to Judah because Naomi promised her a husband.
False
T/F
The focus of Judges is to show the precise history of Israel between the conquest and the coming monarchy.
False
T/F
The book of Joshua shows complete conquering of the Promised Land due to complete obedience to God.
False
T/F
Gibeon deceives the Israelites into entering a treaty with them.
True
What is the message to the book of Joshua?
Chosen nation conquers and divides the Promised Land
What is the message of the book of Judges?
Incomplete conquest of the land leads to downward cycles of sin and corruption
What is the message of the book of Ruth?
Love and loyalty lead to a royal line
What is one of the two key passages that described why there was so much chaos during the time of the judges?
Judges 21:25.
It tells us that there “was no king in Israel” and “everyone did what was right in their own eyes”
The book of Ruth takes place during what time period?
The time of the judges. (Dark Period)
What is a kinsman-redeemer?
When someones husband dies the husbands brother is supposed to marry the brothers wife. In order to ensure care for her.
