Samuel, Kings, Chronicles Flashcards
What was the significance of Solomon building the temple?
- God’s presence indwells, like the tabernacle in Exodus
- God dwelling among his people (they have houses, so he has house)
- Solomon asks God to answer prayers of foreigners at the temple so they become Jewish
Which son of David’s lead a rebellion and was killed when his hair caught in branches during his escape?
Absalom
Who was Ahab?
- King of Israel who married the foreigner Jezebel and imported Baal worship
- Build a shrine to Baal in Samaria and Asherah poles
Who was Tiglath-pileser?
- King of Assyria
- King Ahaz of Judah asked him for help when Israel was attacking
Which king of Judah created statues of Baal, sacrificed his own sons, and closed down the temple?
Ahaz
What distinguishes the history in Chronicles from the history recounted in the Former Prophets?
- Theological reading of history: understanding it through the lens of a relationship with God
- Obedience and disobedience, esp. fruits of obedience
- Focuses mostly on Judah and Jerusalem (David and his line)
- Emphasizes fruits of obedience
- Concerned with direct activity of God and with worship
Who was Hezekiah?
- King of Judah
- Re-opened the temple and cleaned out all the idolatry, celebrated Passover
Which people did Saul fight continuously throughout his reign?
The Philistines
Who was Samuel?
- Dedicated to God as a child, grew up with Eli
- Last judge, anoints Saul and later David
Who ate honey after Saul swore that none of his troops would eat?
His son, Jonathan
Where did Jeroboam I build the golden calves?
Bethel and Dan
Who was Uzziah?
- King of Judah, who followed God but did not get rid of the pagan shrines
- Successful in military endeavors, fortified Jerusalem
- Burned incense on God’s altar and struck with leprosy
Who was Jeroboam II?
- King of Israel who God used to recover territory around the Dead Sea and deliver Israelites from foreign oppression
- Followed Jeroboam I’s sins
Who was Manasseh?
- Hezekiah’s son
- Practices idolatry, builds pagan shrines, gets captured by Assyrians but then repents and God rescues him
Who was Jehu?
- Anointed by Elisha to kill Ahab’s line and become king of Israel
- Killed the priests of Baal and destroyed the shrines
- Left the golden calves
Why was Samuel a pivotal figure in Israelite history?
- Comes at a transition time, last of the judges
- Appoints the first and second king
- Sees the establishment of the Davidic covenant
How are the former and latter prophets’ books different?
Former show history through the prophets’ eyes
Latter are more collections of oracles (more prophesy)
Who was Josiah?
- King of Judah
- Rebuilds temple, destroys idolatry
- Under his rule, discover the Book of the Law
- Dies when interfering with Egyptians on their way to fight Babylon
Which prophet challenged the priests of Baal to a showdown?
Elijah
Who was king of Israel during the time of Jonah, Hosea, Joel and Amos?
Jeroboam II
Who was David?
- Youngest son of Jesse, musician and shepherd
- Kills Goliath
- Loyal to Saul and Saul’s son Jonathan
Who was Hezekiah’s son?
Manasseh
Why does the text say Jerusalem fell?
- Sins of King Manasseh, who undid Hezekiah’s reforms and re-established idolatry
- Also he killed many innocent people
Where was Absalom when he crowned himself king?
Hebron
Under which king of Judah was the Book of the Law rediscovered?
Josiah
Who was Jeroboam I?
- Counselor of Solomon
- Leads rebellion against Solomon’s son and becomes king of ten northern tribes
- Builds golden calf and establishes idolatry
What were the sins of Jeroboam I?
- Created golden calves and pagan shrines
- Appointed anyone who wanted to be a priest
- Instituted his own religious festival
Why are Joshua through Kings called the “former prophets”?
To distinguish them from the latter prophets.
Who was Absalom?
A son of David’s who avenged his sister Tamar by killing his brother and who lead a rebellion against David.
Who was Abigail?
- Wife of Nabal, who insulted David when he asked for provisions
- Intercedes on Nabal’s behalf
- Becomes David’s wife after Nabal dies
What did Elijah and Elisha stand for and fight against?
- For God, against the prophets of Baal
- Against Ahab and Jezebel
Name the former prophets.
Joshua
Judges
Samuel
Kings
Who was Bathsheba?
A woman married to a Hebrew soldier who David committed adultery with. Also the mother of Solomon.
Who was Jezebel?
- Wife of Ahab, persecuted prophets and imported Baal worship
- Arranged for Naboth to be killed so Ahab could have his vineyard
Which king of Judah fortified Jerusalem’s wall?
Manasseh
Who was Sennacherib?
- King of Assyria, attacked conquered all of Judah except Jerusalem during Hezekiah’s rule
- Gets his army destroyed by God
Give the general reason why Saul was a failure as a king.
- Lacked spiritual sensibility
- Doesn’t understand the basic tenets of faith
Why does the text say Samaria fell?
- People persisted in Jeroboam’s sins - building pagan shrines, worshiping idols, offering sacrifices on hills
- Refused to listen to the prophets calling them to repent
What did David do to establish a monarchy and an empire?
- Anointed by all twelve tribes
- Conquered and settled in Jerusalem
- Had a permanent army loyal to him
- Brought the ark back to the center of Jewish life
- Greatly expands territory - to the borders God had promised
What were David’s failings and his response?
- Sleeps with Bathsheba then has her husband killed
- Confesses when Nathan confronts him
Name the latter prophets.
Isaiah
Jeremiah
Ezekiel
The Twelve minor prophets
What two major messages does God have Nathan give to David?
- He must not build the temple, God will build his dynasty instead
- Rebukes him for Bathsheba
Which king of Israel was struck with leprosy after burning incense on God’s altar?
Uzziah
Who was king of Judah during Sennacherib’s invasion and held out in Jerusalem?
Hezekiah
Which prophet helped maneuver Solomon onto the throne?
Nathan
How did Saul sin against God?
- Offered the burnt sacrifices himself instead of waiting for Samuel
- Did not obey command to destroy the Amalekites’ livestock
- Tried to kill David multiple times
- Consulted a medium to talk to dead Samuel
Who was Naboth?
Someone who owned a vineyard neighboring Ahab’s and Jezebel had him killed.
