Prophets Flashcards
Capital of the northern kingdom of Israel from the time of Omri to it’s fall
Samaria
A prophet who led Israel during the transition period between the Judges and the monarchy
Samuel
Pagan Phonecian Princess married to Ahab of Israel
Jezebel
King of Israel,who, though known for “wisdom”, became an oppressive, idolatrous ruler.
Solomon
Women of Jericho whose family was spared by the Israelites
Kahab
Judge in Israel who set out a Sherpa fleece in order to assure himself of Gods will.
Gideon
Wife of Uriah the Hittie whom David later married after committing grievous sins of adultery and arranged murder.
Bath Sheba
Prophet who engaged in a contest with the priests of Baal on Mt. Carmel
Elijah
Leader of Israel from the crossing of Jordan through the initial conquest of Caanan.
Joshua
Israelite leader whom Deborah appointed to lead the troops of Canaanite army of chariots
Barak
Pagan ruling queen among the kings of Judah
Athaliah
Owner of the vineyard which Ahab of Israel wished to confiscate
Naboth
Canaanite military commander who was killed by a women when he tried to hide in her tent
Sisera
Foreign army responsible for the destruction of Samaria and northern Israel
Assyrian
Military usurper who took the throne of following the bloody purge of the house of Ahab
Jehu
Large important valley in Israel where many strategic battles have been fought
Jezreel
King of Aram who at Asa’s request became an ally of Judah against Baasha’s Israel
Ben-hadad
The Israelites lost the ark to the Philistines in the battle at
Aphek
Book whose structure illustrates seven periods of apostasy, oppression, cry for help, and deliverance
Judges
Administrative officer who confronted Solomon for his abusive policies and later became northern Israel’s first king
Jeroboam
The term often used by scholars to describe Israel’s twelve tribe confederacy
Amphictyony
Son of Solomon who, becoming king, foolishly refused to listen to the grievances brought by the northern sections of the kingdom
None
A non Semitic people originally from the Aegan Sea who harnessed Israel during the latter period of the judges and the early monarchy
Philistines
King of northern Israel who, through judicious marriage alliances, established close relationships with both Phoenician and Judah
Omri
Old priest who died upon learning of the arks capture and the death of his two sons
None
Gideon’s army which routed the Midianite oppressors numbered at
300
Man who allied with the Philistines yet eventually became the king of Israel
None
Daughter of Saul whose reluctant return as royal wife became crucial in David’s claim to the throne
Michal
The Israelites encamped during the conquest of Caanan at a place called
Gilgal
The one who became king of Israel immediately upon Sauls death
Ishbosheth
