Old Testament Bible Exam Prep Questions Flashcards
1
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What important verse from 2 Peter refers to the Holy Spirit’s agency in the inspiration of the Bible?
A
2 Peter 2:20-21
2
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Have the original manuscripts of the Old Testament ever been found?
A
No
3
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LXX is the abbreviation for the….
A
Septuagint
4
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What is the name for the Greek translation of the Old Testament?
A
Septuagint
5
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At which council was the Old Testament canon confirmed? (The “final stage” of the OT canon.)
A
Council of Jamnia
6
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What does the Greek word biblia mean?
A
Book
7
Q
What are the three languages in which the Bible was written?
A
Hebrew, Greek, Aramaic
8
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What does “canon” mean?
A
Accepted Books (and order) of the Bible. The word has Semitic origins meaning “measuring rod”
9
Q
What is the name for the books written by Jews in the period between the Old and New Testaments?
A
Apocrypha
10
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Who accepts the deutero-canonical books as scripture?
A
Roman Catholics
11
Q
How many books are there in the English Old Testament?
A
39
12
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How many books are there in the Hebrew Bible?
A
24
13
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What are the divisions of the Hebrew Bible?
A
1) Torah (Law), sacred literature. 2) Nevi’im (Prophets), including history books, beliefs, and values. 3) Kethuviem (Writings), includes stories, psalms, and proverbs
14
Q
Where were these Dead Sea Scrolls found?
A
Qumran
15
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T/F: While a complete copy of the book of Psalms appears in the Dead Sea Scrolls, Isaiah is missing chapters 40-66
A
False (Isaiah is most complete)
16
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What led God to make a covenant with his people in the first place?
A
Salvation of his people and making them the light of the world
17
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What is the word used to describe the “ultimate heir of David”?
A
Messiah
18
Q
What is the period between the testaments called?
A
Second Temple Period
19
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T/F Most scholars agree that there is a single, unifying theology of the Old Testament.
A
False
20
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T/F The Old Testament does not explicitly describe God as a trinity.
A
True
21
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T/F The land of Israel was to be a reconstituted Eden.
A
True
22
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T/F The Law is described as an object of delight and admiration.
A
True
23
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T/F The New Testament abolishes the distinction between Jew and Gentile.
A
True
24
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What is central to biblical faith in the Old Testament?
A
Land
25
What are the three key regions of the Ancient Near East?
Mesopotamia, Egypt, Syria-Palestine
26
Mesopotamia is important for biblical study because....
Source of… Abram, Semitic peoples, Assyria, and Babylon
27
What is the main geographical feature of Egypt?
Nile River
28
What divides between the northern and southern portions of Palestine?
Mount Hermon
29
T / F Syria / Palestine is also known as the promised land.
True
30
What is the river which marks the point at which the Israelites ended their 40 years of wandering?
Zered River
31
What is the mountain at the northern edge of the Land, about 9232 feet, and is snow-covered for most of the year?
Mt. Hermon
32
T/F: The Sea of Galilee is 689ft below sea level.
True
33
What is the lowest body of water on Earth at 1290 ft. below sea level.
Dead Sea
34
The city of Nazareth, best know as the home of Jesus, is located in what region of the Land?
Galilee
35
T/F: Palestine was not called a “land flowing with milk and honey” until after Israel developed the land during David’s reign as king.
False
36
The traditional author of the Pentateuch is....
Moses
37
The Hebrew word for Law is....
Torah
38
The word Pentateuch means...
Five Scrolls
39
Name the five books in the Pentateuch.
Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy
40
The Old Testament is written primarily in what language?
Hebrew
41
How did God encourage Israel’s compliance with the Law as revealed at Sinai?
Covenant. Obedience = Blessing, Disobedience = Punishment
42
T/F The names of Israelite kings appear in the records of the Assyrians
True
43
What does the name “Genesis” mean?
Beginning
44
T/F Genesis has ten linear genealogies of ten generations each.
False
45
The theme of Genesis is....
Creation, Sin, Recreation
46
T/F The promised blessing goes to the first born son.
True
47
Which line assumed leadership in the book of Joshua? (Although ultimately the kings did not come from this line).
Ephraim
48
T/F No creature other than man is given a proper name in Genesis 1
True
49
T/F Genesis 1 does not discuss the mechanics of creation.
True
50
T/F Clearly all the events of Genesis predate the time of Moses.
True
51
T/F Genesis seems to reflect its origin in the second millennium BC
True
52
T/F The genealogies of Genesis 5 and 10 have parallels in Sumerian king lists.
False (5 and 11)
53
Know what is made on each day of creation.
1) Light 2) Sky and Water 3) Land and Vegetation 4) Celestial Bodies 5)Sea Life and Birds 6) Land Animals and Mankind 7) Nothing--God Rested
54
Know the general order of events in Genesis 1-11
Creation, Fall, Flood, Patriarchs
55
The name for God in Genesis 1 is...
Elohim
56
What is the name of God used in Gen 2:4 which connects creation to the redemption from slavery in Exodus?
Yahweh
57
T/F The creation story in Genesis deliberately contradicts important elements of other creation myths from the ancient world.
True
58
T/F The idea of creation by word expresses the knowledge that the whole world belongs to God.
True
59
How does Adam describe Eve in Gen 2?
Bone of My Bone, Flesh of My Flesh
60
What does Eve add to the command of God?
"Do not touch the fruit"
61
What did Adam say to the serpent in Gen 3 in response to the temptation to eat from the Tree?
Nothing
62
What verse in Genesis 3 is known as the “Protevangelium,” and what does that mean?
Genesis 3:15; "First Message/Gospel" pointing to the offspring of Eve that would destroy Satan
63
How was the way back to the tree of life guarded?
Cherubim with Flaming Sword
64
Who are the two sons of Adam in Chapter 4?
Cain and Abel
65
Who was the first man who married two wives?
Lemech
66
Who were the results of the interaction of the “sons of God” and the “daughters of men”?
Nephilim ("Fallen"); thought to be a race of Giants
67
The man who lived 969 years was . . .
Methuselah
68
What does the name “Noah” sound like in Hebrew?
Rest
69
On what mountain does the ark come to rest? In which modern country is this mountain?
Ararat; Turkey
70
What is the sign of the covenant God made with Noah?
A Rainbow
71
After the flood, how is murder to be treated?
Life for a Life/Capital Punishment
72
Who were the three sons of Noah?
Shem, Ham, Japheth
73
The sons of Japheth are associated with which peoples?
Greeks, Aryans of India
74
Which son of Noah sins against his father? Who is cursed as a result of this sin?
Ham; Canaan
75
What is the Babylonian flood myth called?
Epic of Gilgamesh
76
T/F: The Gilgamesh Epic is remarkably similar to the biblical flood story, except the time in the ark is much longer.
False
77
Where was the “Tower of Babel” built?
Shinar
78
Who was the father of Abraham?
Terah
79
T/F: The name Babel is similar to the Hebrew word balal, which means “to babble.”
False
80
In which chapter of Genesis is the call of Abram found?
12
81
What does Abram’s name mean?
Abram= "exalted father", Abraham = "father of multitudes"
82
Who was Abram’s nephew?
Lot
83
In what Mesopotamian city was Abram born?
Ur
84
T/F Abram lived during the great and bountiful second Dynasty of Ur.
False
85
At what location did Abram and his family stop on the way to Canaan?
Shechem
86
In Genesis 12:1-3, as God makes his famous promise to Abraham, what does God tell Abraham to do?
Go to the land that God will Give to Him
87
What are the two words repeated five times each in the promise to Abram?
"I will"
88
Abram lives near what city in Gen 13?
Hebron
89
To demonstrate his promise to Abram, God took Abram outside and told him to count what?
Stars
90
What Mesopotamian king led a raid in Canaan,
Chedorlaome
91
Who was Hagar?
Sarah's Servant/Concubine
92
Who was the mother of Ishmael?
Hagar
93
What was the sign of the covenant that God gave to Abraham in Gen 17?
Circumcision
94
T/F Circumcision was unique to the Israelites.
True
95
Who were the three visitors who came to Abraham?
The Lord and 2 Angels
96
What are the two cities destroyed by God in Gen 19?
Sodom and Gomorrah
97
Lot’s descendants become what two nations?
Ammonites and Moabites
98
What is the meaning of the name Sarah?
Noble Woman
99
Sodom and Gomorrah were located near what body of water?
Dead Sea
100
Who wanted to force Hagar to leave the camp?
Sarah
101
What is the mountain to which Abraham was sent to sacrifice his only son?
Mount Moriah
102
What is given as a substitute for Isaac in Genesis 22?
Ram
103
What does Abraham call the place where he was to sacrifice Isaac?
Mount of the Lord
104
From whom did Abraham buy a cave in which to bury Sarah?
Ephron the Hittite
105
Who was Isaac’s wife? Whose daughter is she? (How is she related to Isaac?)
Rebekah; Bethuel's; 2nd Cousin
106
How did the servant know which woman was to be Isaac’s wife?
The woman who offered him AND his camels water
107
Ishmael had 12 sons; who are descended from these twelve tribes?
Arabians
108
What name means “heel grasper”?
Jacob
109
Who were the wives of Jacob? Who were his concubines?
Leah and Rachel; Bilhah and Zilpah
110
God changed Jacob’s name to...
Israel
111
Where did Jacob have his first vision and message from the Lord?
Bethel
112
How did Jacob mark the spot in which he had the dream of the ladder to Heaven?
Pillar
113
To what location does Jacob flee after stealing Esau’s birthright?
Haron
114
For whom does Jacob work there?
Laban
115
Who is the only daughter of Jacob mentioned in his genealogy?
Dinah
116
Who was the mother of Joseph, the favored son?
Rachel (also the mother of Benjamin)
117
T/F Jacob rewarded Simeon and Levi for their bravery.
False
118
T/F Jacob cheated his uncle by stealing his sheep.
False
119
Where does Jacob have his second encounter with the Lord?
Peniel
120
What does the name Rachel mean?
Ewe, Value, Protection, Good Value
121
What did Rachel steal from her father? Why?
Household god; protect inheritance
122
How did Reuben offend his father Jacob?
He laid with Bilhah
123
In what town is Rachel buried?
Ephram
124
With whom does Jacob wrestle in Gen 32?
God
125
Who are the descendants of Esau?
Edomites
126
Who is raped by the king of Shechem in Gen 34? Who is it that defends her? (How do they defend her?)
Dinah; Levi and Simeon; Kill and the Men
127
T/F Leah is buried near Shechem in a beautiful tomb purchased from the Hittites.
False (Buried in Hebron)
128
What is Joseph given by his father?
A Coat of Many Colors
129
Who is the youngest son of Jacob?
Benjamin
130
T/F: Joseph dreamed of seven stars and seven lamp stands which bowed before him.
False
131
T/F: The brothers of Joseph lied to their father about what happened to him.
True
132
Which brother of Joseph wanted to save him from the others (although he failed)?
Reuben
133
Which son of Jacob dishonors himself in Gen 38?
Judah
134
What was to be Tamar’s punishment for her adultery?
To be Burned
135
What was the price paid for Joseph when he was sold into slavery?
20 Shekels of Silver
136
What is the name of the Egyptian who buys Joseph?
Potipher
137
T/F Joseph quotes the seventh commandment when his master’s wife wants to have an affair with him.
False
138
What was this man’s role in the Egyptian government?
Chief of Pharaoh's Officials
139
Who were Joseph’s fellow prisoners?
A Baker and a Cupbearer
140
What is the title for the “king of Egypt”
Pharaoh
141
What did the Pharaoh’s dreams mean?
Seven Years of Plenty Followed by Seven Years of Famine
142
In Gen 41, how does the Pharaoh describe Joseph’s ability to interpret dreams?
He is Full of the Spirit of God
143
Who were Joseph’s two sons?
Ephraim and Manasseh
144
How did Joseph explain his ability to interpret dreams?
Comes from God, not Himself
145
Who does Joseph marry in Egypt?
Asanath
146
What did Joseph hide in Benjamin’s sack of grain?
A Silver Cup
147
What region of Egypt was given to Joseph’s family?
Goshen
148
Which son of Joseph received the first blessing, despite being the younger of the two sons?
Ephraim
149
From which of Jacob’s sons will the kings of Israel come? (Gen 49)
Judah
150
Which son of Jacob is described as being a “viper by the path”?
Dan
151
T/F: Because Gad and Asher were sons of Jacob’s concubine Zilpah, they are not included in the blessing of the sons.
False
152
What does Jacob ask Joseph to do “on his death bed” in Gen 49?
To Bury Jacob with his Fathers (ancestors)
153
T/F: In order to punish the ten bad sons, Jacob pronounces a series of curses upon them from his death bed.
False
154
How old is Joseph when he dies?
110 Years
155
How long did it take to embalm a body in ancient Egypt?
40 Days
156
How is Joseph buried?
Embalmed and Buried in a Coffin (like an Egyptian)
157
Where is Jacob buried?
Canaan
158
The name “Exodus” comes from the Greek word meaning . . . .
Going Out/Departure
159
What is the Hebrew title for the book of Exodus?
Names
160
The overarching theme of the book of Exodus is....
Fulfillment of God's Promises
161
T/F The book of Exodus clearly claims to be written by Moses.
True
162
T/F Archaeology has proven the Israelites lived in Goshen for more than 400 years.
False
163
In Hebrew, which name for God occurs over 6,800 times and functions as God's actual specific name?
Yahweh
164
What are the two cities built by the Hebrew slaves?
Pitham and Raamses
165
How long were the Israelites in Egypt?
400 Years
166
What are the two dates possible for the Exodus?
1400 BC or 1200 BC
167
T/F The tabernacle has parallels in both Canaanite and Egyptian tent-shrines.
True
168
Which Egyptian god was challenged by the plague of darkness?
Ra - the sun god
169
What was the basic reason the Egyptians enslaved the Hebrews?
Too Many Hebrews; Pharaoh Feared and Uprising
170
T/F The name Moses is common in compound Egyptian names.
True
171
What name of God is reveal in Exodus 3? What does it mean?
Yahweh; "I am"
172
Land is a key them in Exodus. How is the “promised land” described in Exodus?
Land Flowing with Milk and Honey
173
What does the name “Moses” mean?
Drawn Out of Water
174
To what region does Moses flee when he is forty?
Midian
175
What is the reason for Moses fleeing Egypt?
He killed an Egyptian
176
Whom does Moses marry in the wilderness?
Zipporah
177
Moses father-in-law was. . . (name, role)?
Jethro the Priest
178
Mt. Sinai is also known as Mt. . . .
Horeb
179
What is the traditional site of Mt Sinai? (Check the map on page 143)
Near the Southern tip of the Sinai Peninsula
180
The name of the pharaoh that was possibly ruling at the time of the Exodus (if the later date for the Exodus is used, that is!)
Ramses II
181
Who was Moses’ helper, supposed to be his spokesman?
Aaron
182
The area of Egypt where the Israelites lived, often not effected by the plagues.
Goshen
183
T/F: The Egyptian magicians could produce the same effects as some of the plagues.
True
184
T/F: The Israelites also have to endure the plagues as a punishment for their idolatry
False
185
In Exodus 24, what do the elders of Israel do when the go up the mountain of God?
Worship and Eat Before the Lord
186
What is the meal eaten by the Israelites the evening of the last plague, celebrated to this day?
Passover
187
Who was the woman that worshiped God in song in Exodus 15?
Miriam
188
What is the name of the place where Israel complained “bitterly” about water.
Marah
189
What were the dimensions of the Tabernacle?
45' x 15' x 15'
190
What was engraved on the top of the Ark of the Covenant?
Two Cherubim
191
What was stored inside the Ark of the Covenant?
Ten Commandments, Manna, Aaron's Staff
192
What did the bread on the table of the presence symbolize?
12 Tribes
193
After what was the golden lamp stand with six branches modeled? (What is the modern name for this lamp stand?
A Flowering Almond Tree; Menorah
194
Why did the LXX entitle the book “Leviticus?”
The Tribe of Levi
195
In which book of the Hebrew Bible is the Tabernacle described?
Leviticus
196
T/F The Tabernacle provides order for Israel’s worship and a “tangible aspect for the divine presence.”
True
197
How is holiness described in the book of Leviticus?
A Ritual State
198
The priesthood is described in Leviticus chapter....
8
199
Which book stresses holiness and repeats the phrase, “Be holy, because I am holy.”
Leviticus
200
T/F The book of Leviticus takes place in less than a month.
True
201
T/F Clean and Unclean are hygienic terms in Leviticus.
False
202
T/F Someone who is unclean may only take part in the peace offerings.
False
203
T/F The holiness code deals with sanctification.
True
204
How many burnt offerings are described in Leviticus?
3 (herd, flock, bird)
205
What is the reason given for a “guilt offering”?
Reconcile Sinners relationship with God
206
What is the reason given for a “burnt offering”?
To Please God
207
What are the two stones Urim and Thummim used for according to chapter 8? (Read also the note at Exodus 28:30)
Seeking the Lord's Decision on particular Matters
208
Who was it that offered “strange fire” or an unauthorized sacrifice before the Lord?
Nadab and Abihu
209
T/F: Mammals with cloven hoofs are considered “clean” (see Lev 11)
True
210
T/F/ Water animals with fins but no scales are considered “clean.”
False
211
T/F: According to Leviticus, God desires to be with his people when they worship him.
True
212
What is the focus of Leviticus 11–15?
Laws of Cleanliness and Uncleanliness
213
Who entered the Holy of Holies on the Day of Atonement? (Read Lev 16))
High Priest
214
What was the offering that was to be given at the time of the harvest?
Sheaf of First Fruits
215
At what feast was there to be no leavened bread?
Passover
216
Which festival is known today as the beginning of the Jewish new year, or Rosh Hashanah?
Feast of Trumpets
217
During which special day was the book of Lamentations read?
Feast of Trumpets
218
During which festival was the book of Ruth read?
Shavuot/Feast of Weeks
219
What was the offering called required a tenth of all produce to be given to the Lord? (See Lev 27:30)
Tithe
220
The census reports in Numbers were recorded when the Israelites lived where?
Sinai
221
T/ F Because of the unfaithfulness of Israel in the wilderness, it is not clear by the end of Numbers whether or not they will enter the land.
False
222
What is the final Hebrew word of Aaron’s blessing in Numbers 6:24-26?
Shalom
223
T/F The book of Numbers explains why Moses did not enter the Land.
True
224
Once when Israel complained, they were punished with poisonous snakes. What was Moses told to build in order to heal them?
Bronze Serpent on a Pole
225
How long did the Israelites stay at Mount Sinai?
1 Year, 2 Months
226
What were some of the restrictions of the Nazirite vow? (Numbers 6)
No Cutting Hair, No Touching Dead Things, No Drinking Wine (consuming from the fruit from the vine)
227
What is the festival celebrated in Numbers 9?
Passover
228
What was used as a signal to show the Israelites when to begin marching?
When the Cloud lifted from the Tabernacle
229
From what location did Moses send out the spies?
Kadesh-barnea
230
What guided Israel in the wilderness?
Cloud by Day, Pillar of Fire by Night
231
Which tribe lead the procession of Israel?
Judah
232
About what kind of food did the Israelites complain?
Manna
233
What was the main problem that Aaron and Miriam had with Moses?
They Challenged Moses' Authority
234
T/F The spies only traveled as far north as Shechem, the former home of Abraham and Isaac.
False
235
According to the unfaithful spies, who lived in the land?
Giants
236
What were the names of the two “good” spies?
Joshua and Caleb
237
Who defeated the Israelites who tried to take the land without Moses’ blessing?
Amalekites and Canaanites
238
What was the punishment God gave to the Israelites because they did not enter the promised land at the time planned?
40 Years of Wandering
239
What people did not allow Israel to pass through their territory?
Edomites
240
At what mountain did Aaron die?
Mount Hor
241
Which two kings did Israel defeat in order to control the land east of the Jordan?
Sihon and Og
242
What was the fate of the rebellious Korah, Dathan, and Abiram?
They were eaten by the earth (the ground split)
243
Who was the ruler of Moab who opposed Israel?
Balak
244
Who was the prophet that attempted to curse Israel?
Balaam
245
Who warns Balaam about the Angel of the Lord blocking his path?
Balaam's Donkey
246
T/F: Balaam cursed Israel twice, but the third time the Lord made him prophesy a blessing on Israel.
False (never cursed Israel)
247
What does the name “Deuteronomy” mean in Greek?
"Second Law"
248
What is the traditional site of Mt. Sinai?
South Central Sinai Peninsula
249
What is a little box placed on the hand and head called?
Tefillin
250
What is the box placed on the door called?
Mezuzah
251
What is the primary reason Moses is not allowed to enter the land?
Ha lacked faith when he struck the rock twice instead of speaking to it as God had told him
252
Og was the king of....
Bashan (Amorites)
253
After writing the law, Moses instructed the Israelites to read it in public every....(31:9-13)
The end of every seven years during the festival of Tabernacles
254
From what mountain did Moses view the land before he died?
Mount Nebo
255
How many members of the older generation entered the land?
2
256
The historical books include which books in the English Bible?
Joshua, Judges, Ruth, 1 & 2 Samuel, 1 &2 Kings, 1 &2 Chronicles, Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther
257
What does the name Joshua mean?
Yahweh is Savior
258
Who was Joshua’s father?
Nun
259
What was the covenant memorial that was done in Joshua 5?
Circumcision of the New Generation
260
T/F Jericho is one of the oldest cities in history, and is also the lowest city on earth.
True
261
Jericho was to be “devoted to the Lord.” What does that mean? (6:17, note)
Total Destruction/Take Nothing
262
At what place did Joshua lead Israel in a renewal of the covenant?
Mt. Ebal
263
Who deceived Joshua into making a treaty? (How did they do it? What was their “punishment” for making a false treaty?)
Gibeonites; Dressed poorly to look like travelers; became Israel's servants
264
Who was the king of Hazor who was defeated by Joshua.
Jabin
265
What was Joshua to do with the horses and chariots captured at Hazor?
Hamstring the horses and burn the chariots
266
T/F: The name Ai means “ruins.”
True
267
What is the northern-most city destroyed by Joshua? (Cf., map on page 412).
Dan
268
T/F: Joshua burned the cities of all the kings he defeated.
False
269
Whose burial is recorded in the Book of Joshua? (See ch 24:28-33)
Joshua's
270
The book of Judges begins and ends with....
War
271
How many judges make up the characters in the Book of Judges?
12
272
What is the most likely date of composition for the book of Judges?
1010-970 BC
273
T/F Judges seems to argue for a righteous king who can lead the people of God.
True
274
T/F The early bronze age was something of a “dark age” (1200-1000 B.C.)
False
275
On what principle did the cult of Baal operate?
Priestesses-- Sexual Pleasure
276
Who are the three “major” judges.
Gideon, Samson, Jephthah
277
T/F The book of Judges describes the Judges as ideal leaders, both militarily and spiritually.
True
278
The book of Judges gives a chronology which could include how many years?
Up to 410
279
Be able to describe the “Judges cycle” (ESVSB page 448). They are all pretty much the same.
1. People Sin 2. God Gives them over to their Enemies 3. People Cry Out 4. God Raises a Judge
280
T/F While the Judges Cycle repeats throughout the book, the level of sin and rebellion remains constant.
False
281
What is the main reason Israel failed to complete the conquest of Canaan? (2:6-3:5)
Israel's Unfaithfulness
282
Who was the only woman who was a judge?
Deborah
283
Who defeated Sisera, commander of Jabin’s army?
Jael
284
Who was the left-handed judge?
Ehud
285
Who was the judge that asked for a sign (several times!)
Gideon, Samson, Jephthah
286
Which tribe was affected by Gideon’s war with the Midianites?
Manasseh
287
Who told the fable in Judges 9?
Jotham
288
Who was Gideon’s son, and why is his name significant?
Abimelech
289
Which judge (s) destroyed Hazor?
Deborah and Barak
290
Why is the name of Gideon’s son significant?
it means "My Father, the King" (Gideon was not a king)
291
What kind of god is Baal? (Skip ahead to page 1414)
Baal was the rider of the clouds, giver of rain, maker of thunder and lightning (he should have been able to burn up the sacrifice in the story of Elisha and the 450 Prophets of Baal)
292
What did Gideon make that became a “snare” for Israel?
Ephod
293
Who announced the birth of Samson?
An Angel
294
A Nazirite vow included…
Not Cutting Hair, Not Touching the Dead, and Not Drinking Wine
295
Who did Samson want to marry?
Delilah
296
Who was the woman used by the Philistines to obtain Samson’s secret?
Delilah
297
How did Samson defeat the Philistines in his final battle?
Pushed Down Two Center Pillars of the Pagan Temple (Killing Himself, too)
298
Which tribe moved from their tribal territory to the far north, near the headwaters of the Jordan?
Tribe of Dan
299
Who were the most serious threat against Israel in the period of the Judges and early kingdom?
Philistines
300
Which tribe caused a civil war by treating a concubine brutally.
Tribe of Benjamin
301
T/F: Samuel slew 3000 Philistines with the jawbone of a donkey.
False (1,000)
302
T/F: The Philistines were defeated in Egypt before settling in Canaan about the same time Israel arrived in the land.
True
303
T/F: The Philistines are originally from the Aegean.
True
304
T/F: The Philistines captured the Ark of the Covenant in the book of Judges.
False
305
What does the book of Ruth say about God?
Sovereignty, Wisdom, Covenant Kindness
306
During what biblical period does the book of Ruth take place?
Judges (Ruth 1:1)
307
According to Jewish tradition, who was the author of Ruth?
Samuel
308
In which section of the Hebrew Bible is Ruth placed?
The Writing (Five Scrolls)
309
The Hebrew word hesed means....
Loving Kindness
310
What is the key theological teaching of Ruth?
Redemption
311
What country was Ruth from?
Moab
312
Naomi left her home in Bethlehem because of a...
Famine
313
Which name means “God is my delight”?
Naomi
314
What was the chief function of a kinsman-redeemer?
Marriage so that land would not remain in perpetuity outside of the family
315
What is the word used to describe this sort of marriage of a childless widow?
Levirate Marriage
316
In which book does a mother-in-law play a major role?
Ruth
317
What does Naomi want to be called after her many troubles?
Mara ("bitter")
318
Who is a close relative of Elimelech that may act as kinsmen-redeemer?
Boaz
319
What did it mean to “uncover a man’s feet”?
Demonstrates her dependence on him in view of her bold marriage proposal
320
What is “gleaning”?
harvest left for the poor
321
What does Boaz do to show that he is “completing the deal” to marry Ruth?
Uncovers his feet
322
Who is the central character in the Book of Ruth?
Ruth (and God)
323
What did Ruth and Boaz name their son?
Obed
324
Who is the famous great-grandson of Ruth and Boaz?
David
325
What is the main theme of 1-2 Samuel?
Davidic Dynasty
326
T/F Despite the fact that God used human kings in the Old Testament, God himself is rarely described as a king.
False
327
T/F 1-2 Samuel contrasts the decline of Eli and his sons with the rise of David.
False (rise of Samuel)
328
T/F David is pictured as wholly positive until the Bathsheba / Uriah debacle.
True
329
Samuel was the last of the....
Judges
330
What event led Israel to demand a king?
Samuel appoints his sons as judges
331
About what year did David become king?
1010 BC
332
Who was Samuel’s mother?
Hannah
333
Who were the sons of Eli?
Hophni and Phineas
334
Where was the Ark of the Covenant located before it was taken into battle?
Shiloh
335
Where did the Philistines take the captured ark of the covenant?
Ashdod
336
What was the name of the Philistine God which was damaged by the Ark?
Dagon
337
What does the name “Dagon” mean?
"fish" or "grain"
338
What plague did the Philistines suffer because they had set the ark of the covenant in the temple of their gods?
Tumors of the Groin
339
To what town does the Ark go when it is finally “rescued”?
Kiriath Jearim
340
T/F Samuel wanted a king from the beginning.
False
341
Who anointed Saul as king?
God/Samuel
342
What was the site of Saul’s first victory?
Jabesh-gilead
343
What job first brought David recognition?
Musician in Saul's Court
344
What first caused Samuel to tell Saul that God would take the kingdom away from him?
Saul makes an improper sacrifice instead of waiting for Samuel
345
What does “Holy War” imply in 1 Sam 15? (Remember Aachen?)
Total Destruction/Take Nothing
346
Where did the Lord send Samuel to anoint the next king?
Bethlehem
347
Who was the father of David?
Jesse
348
T/F Samuel asked for the youngest of the sons to be brought before him first.
FALSE
349
What did Saul do as David played his harp for him?
Threw a Spear at David
350
How tall was Goliath?
6 Cubits and a Span (9 ft., 9 in.)
351
Where did David’s battle with Goliath take place? (In what valley?)
Valley of Elah
352
After David’s defeat of Goliath, what is the irritating little song everyone sings, irking Saul greatly.
Saul has killed his thousands, David his ten thousands
353
Who was the daughter of Saul who married David?
Michal
354
Who was the son of Saul that loved David?
Jonathan
355
Who helps David escape from Saul? (Several answers possible here.)
Jonathan, Michal
356
To what Philistine city does David go to when he flees from Saul?
Gath
357
What is the priestly city annihilated by Saul?
Nob
