Old Testament Exam 2 Flashcards
What are 4 topographic regions in biblical Israel?
1.Coastal Plains home to Philistines
2.Low Hills or Shephelah Conflict between Israelites and Philistines
3.Central Highlands-Jerusalem and much of Biblical story
4. Jordan Valley and Dead Sea- Desert land with few inhabitants.
What are the two main seasons in Israel?
Rain (Nov-Feb)
Dry and Barren (March-October)
What is the Mediterranean Triad?
Barley, Olives (Olive oil), Grapes (Wine)
What is the life expectancy of someone in biblical Israel?
About 38- Elders are about 50- 60 you were almost considered a saint
Describe the basics of houses and gates?
Houses typically held animals on the bottom floor, a staircase lead to the second floor and people lived on the second floor.
Gates were often the weakest part of the city walls, invading armies focused on breaking through the gates.
What are the 3 dates of the exiles and which includes the fall of Jerusalem?
597,587,582 (fall is in 587)
The Hebrew word for Shepherd is similar to what other word?
Friend
The Hebrew word for Pastures can also mean?
Homes
The Hebrew word for evil can also mean?
calamity, disaster, harm
What are 3 possible explanations for language of a table in the presence of one’s enemies?
1.Could have said Weapon For my enemies
2.The translators could have skipped over a letter and the passage may read “a table away from my enemies”
3.Can God prepare a table in the wilderness?
What are the Key themes in Joshua?
Israel’s theology of warfare
Outsiders become insiders
Land distribution
Joshua Setting?
15th or 13th century BCE
Joshua MPV
“I hereby command you: Be strong and courageous; do not be frightened or dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.” (Jos. 1:9 NRSV)
Judges Key Themes?
The Cycle- Going to Hell down the spiral of bad to worse Judges
1. Going astray
2. People are oppressed
3. They cry out to God
4. God raises up judge
5. Judge rescues the people
6. Judge dies (do not always have all elements) Prototype- 2:11-23
Judges Setting
1400BCE or 1200BCE
Judges MPV
“The LORD’S messenger appeared to him and said, “The LORD is with you, mighty warrior!”” (Jdg. 6:12 CEB)
Ruth Key Themes
Immigration, Friendship, Hope
Describe the Threshing Floor
This is where people separate the chaff from the barley. This was a celebratory party - Social event
Setting of Ruth
12th or 11th century BCE
Ruth MPV
“But Ruth replied [to Naomi], ‘Don’t urge me to abandon you, to turn back from following after you. Wherever you go, I will go; and wherever you stay, I will stay. Your people will be my people, and your God will be my God.’” (Ruth 1:16 CEB)
Major Periods of OT History(9)
Primordial
Patriarchal Period (2000-1500BCE)
Exodus, Wanderings, Conquest, Judges (15th or 13th until 1030 BCE)
United Monarchy (1030-920 BCE)
Divided Monarchy (920-587 BCE)
Exile (587-539 BCE)
Post-exilic/Persian (539-332 BCE)
Greek (332-63 BCE)
Roman (63BCE-476CE)
Where were the priests with the ark of the covenant while the people crossed the Jordan? (Joshua 3:7-17)
The priests were ahead of the people
When does the manna stop? (Joshua 5:9-12)
“The manna stopped the day after they ate this food from the land; there was no longer any manna for the Israelites, but that year they ate the produce of Canaan.” (Josh. 5:12)
How does Joshua respond to the people saying they will serve God?
He tells them they need to make a choice and serve Him with all faithfulness. He tells them God will not tolerate them worshipping Him and other Gods.