Module 7 Flashcards
Who lived in Jerusalem according to the leaders of Israel?
The leaders of the people of Israel
The book of Nehemiah records those who dwelled in Jerusalem, with the remainder of Judah living in the country.
What did the people outside of Jerusalem do to repopulate the city?
They cast lots to bring one out of every ten people
This was a method to encourage people to move back into Jerusalem.
Who dedicated the wall in Jerusalem?
Levites from all over Judah
Designated singers had built villages near Jerusalem and participated in the dedication.
What did Nehemiah have two great choirs do during the wall’s dedication?
Give thanks
One choir was on the south wall, and the other choir was on the north wall.
What portions did the people of Israel give daily at the temple?
Daily portions to the gatekeepers and singers
They also gave portions to the Levites and set apart a portion for the sons of Aaron.
What did the people discover when they read from the Book of Moses?
They were not to invite the Ammonites and Moabites into their assembly
This was due to the negative history between these groups and the Israelites.
What was Nehemiah’s reaction upon returning to Jerusalem and discovering Eliashib’s actions?
He was angry and threw Tobiah’s furniture out of the chamber
Nehemiah ordered the chambers cleaned and brought back the temple vessels.
What did Nehemiah find regarding the Levites upon his return?
They had not been provided with their portions
This caused the Levites and singers to leave to go to their fields.
What action did Nehemiah take regarding the Sabbath?
He warned people to stop working and trading on the Sabbath
He ordered the city’s gates to be shut until after the Sabbath.
What was Nehemiah’s command to the Levites concerning the Sabbath?
To guard the gates and keep the Sabbath day holy
This was to prevent any work or trade on that day.
What issue did Nehemiah confront regarding intermarriage?
Jews had married foreign women
These women were from Ashdod, Ammon, and Moab.
Who was Malachi?
A man through whom God spoke
Malachi conveyed God’s messages to the people.
What did God say about the sacrifices offered by the priests?
They offered polluted food and blemished animals
God declared He would not accept such offerings.
What would happen if the people of Israel returned to God?
God would return to them
This was contingent upon the people changing their wicked ways.
What was God’s judgment against those who oppressed others?
He would judge sorcerers, adulterers, and liars
This judgment extends to those who reject travelers and cheat the laborers, widows, and fatherless.
What did God promise regarding the difference between the righteous and the evil?
The people would know the difference
God assured that those who feared Him would be spared.
What was the significance of remembering the law of Moses?
It was essential to avoid destruction
God warned that failure to do so would lead to ruin.
Fill in the blank: Those who do not provide the required tithes are _____ Him.
robbing
What two issues did Nehemiah and Malachi address concerning following God?
Sabbath and tithing
Nehemiah focused on the Sabbath while Malachi addressed the issue of tithing.
