Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

OT FIN > Kings > Flashcards

Kings Flashcards

1
Q

Where does the book of kings begin?

A

with Davids death in 970 ad

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Where does kings conclude?

A

the release of Jehoichim in 560ish

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

How much time does the book of kings cover

A

440-430 year

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Was the book of kings an eye witness account?

A

no

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

What is the edict of cyrus

A

it was the releasing of Isearal back to Jerusalem in 539

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

What were the authors sources?

A

annals of kings of the north, south, and Solomon

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Who was the author?

A

I dont know, hommie

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

What passage suggest a later date with an annonamous author?

A

1 Kings 8:8 with the phrase “can be seen until this day” suggests a long passage of time.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

How did the author choose to structure his book?

A

it is a seklat structure meant to display the kings hearts rather than a detailed historical account.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

What is arranged within the nrrative of kings?

A

prophetic passages

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

Why is the narrative surrounding king Omri important?

A

The disparity of importation surrounding this great kind shows the authors purpose of highlight the heart not the action of kings.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

What two perspectives does the narrative switch between.

A

Israel and Judah

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

what does this shifting narrative show?

A

shows a unity of purpose despite different sources used or events chose.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

where is there a lack of chronology?

A

2 kings 20:6 and 2 kings 18:13-19:37

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

what does the prophecy in 20:6 foretell and why does this pose an issue?

A

it foretells the deliverance from the assyrians, a fact already narrated in chapter 19

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

What is the promise in kings?

A

it is the dcvidic promise

17
Q

who is set up to look like the promised son of David?

A

Solomon

18
Q

why/how is Israel/Judah being judged?

A

kings were measured according to the standard of David who was “wholly true to YHWH”

19
Q

What was the average reign of Israels kings?

A

10 years on the throne each

20
Q

How many family lines laid claim to Israels throne?

A

9 different families.

21
Q

How many kings ruled in Judah

A

19 kings and 1 queen

22
Q

How many years did Judah average per monarch?

A

17 years on the throne

23
Q

What are four issues of chronology?

A

1) what was considered the first year of riegn?
2) there are co-regency years, overlapping dates
3) Judah and Israel had different calendar systems and different “New Years”
4) evidence from versions (mainly LXX) are different.

24
Q

Who is seen as the dcvidic hope?

A

Solomon?

25
Q

does Kings paint David in a good light?

A

no, he is portrayed negatively for the amount of sin in his life.

26
Q

what does 2 kings open with?

A

David’s prayer that charges Israel to keep the laws of Moses (they still need a leader to keep them obedient)

27
Q

What passages of Joshua does Davids prayer point to?

A

Joshua 1 and 23

only those who obey with full hear and soul can participate in Gods covenant.

28
Q

If Israel obeys….?

A

They will not be cut off

sets the stage for excel and hope at the end of kings for the release of Jehoiachim. Highlights promised obedient son.

29
Q

What does Deuteronomy 7:3 forbid of Solomon?

A

forbids him to take a foreign, Egyptian wife.

30
Q

What is ironic about Solomon building his house and the temple?

A

Solomon spends much more time and money on his personal house the he does the house of the Lord.

31
Q

What does God do once the temple is built?

A

His spirit fills the temple, but he does not dwell there.

32
Q

What is the shift in 8:25?

A

same condition from David is now of Solomon: a charge for them to keep God’s commands.

33
Q

What does the author show through Solomon prayer?

A

shows readers where God is from the perspective of after the fall of the temple and jeresalm

34
Q

What does chapter 10 show?

A

the beginning of the end for somolom when he begins to multiply wealth.

35
Q

What does Deuteronomy 17 expressly forbid that Solomon does?

A

it forbids a holding of wealth, a king should not go or take things from Egypt (he takes horses and a wife), and taking multiple wives (which moves him away from the lord)

36
Q

What does 2 king 17 say about the fall of the kingdoms?

A

the fell because of idolatry.

OT FIN (7 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2025 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions