Joshua / Judges / Samuel Flashcards
Why did the king of Jericho fear the Israelites?
He knew of the plagues in Egypt
What is the Ark of the Covenant?
A special container that held the Ten Commandments
Where did Rahab and her family go after the fall of Jericho?
They went with the Israelites to the promised land
Joshua died at the age of _________.
110
What were the new Israelite false gods?
Baal and Asherah
What were the 12 Judges?
Othniel, Ehud, Shamgar, Deborah, Gideon, Tola, Jair, Jepthah, Ibizan, Elon, Abdon, Samson
How many tribes of Israel did the Israelites divide into?
12
What problems did the tribes of Israel have?
- How to get along
2. How to defend against outside forces
Who told Gideon to become a warrior?
An angel from God
How many soldiers fought the Midianites?
Only 300
Who was the only women Judge?
Deborah
Deborah led the battle between the Israelites and ____________.
Canaanites
Samson was known for what?
Strong
Who did Samson fall in love with?
Delilah
Where does Samson’s power come from?
His hair
Why does Delilah want to kill Samson?
Because she is a spy
What is Delilah’s plan to kill Samson?
Put him to sleep, and shave his head
Why is Hannah sad?
She wants a son but she doesn’t have one yet.
What did Hannah do to try and have a son?
She went to the temple and begged God for a son
Who is Hannah’s son?
Samuel
Where did Samuel grow up?
The temple
Why did Samuel grow up in the temple?
He was dedicated to serve God
Who is Samuel’s mentor?
Eli
What does God speak to Samuel about?
The future of Israel
What is a prophet?
Someone who speaks to God and communicates God’s message to the people
