test 2 Flashcards
what kings could be the earliest genuine
Historiography in world literature
what are the point of view of 1 kings
Prophetic and theological
not political
how can we read each historical event
by our spiritual walk with God
what does 1 kings carefully and systematically critique
each kings faithfulness to God’s covenant
what do the books trace
consequences of sin benefits of obedience
retribution theology
based on the Sinai covenant
as expressed in the Deuteronomy
Salvation History
divine revelation of historical events recorded in scripture to promote faith
under who’s reign did Israel become a major player in international politics
solomon
why was Israel period of strength and prestige ruined
solomons religious apostasy
under who’s reign was the promised land to Abraham totally under Israel’s control
solomon
what theological principle are demonstrated in 1 kings
God promise through his covenant people
(God’s people must walk in faith and obedience to him in order to receive all the blessings of the promises and covenant)
who’s reign was thought of as a symbolic messianic age
Solomon
what was Solomon contribution to the Israelite religion
wisdom
how many dynasties did the northern kingdom of Israel have
9
how many dynasties did southern Judah have
1 dynasty of king david
what was the purpose of the prophets
an instrument of warning to the king and nation
how did Ahab see the rule of the prophet
a form of magic to manipulate God
professional prophet repeated the kings desire to form the desired outcome
how did Jehoshaphat see the prophets
as the mouth piece of God
made the will of God known to humans, regardless of the king’s desires
how did Samuel establish the future role of the prophet
as a messenger from the God who held the king in check
who were the monarchy
Samuel
davit
Ahab
hezekiah
who were the prophets
sal
Nathan
Elijah
isaiah
how was the prophet in Israel unique among the nations of the ancient near east
the other prophets purpose was to appease/manipulate the deities
how was the prophet in Israel unique among the nations of the ancient near Israel
the messengers of God confronted the king and the entire society was with his holy word.
how much of 1 kings is written about elisha
2/5
what is the author’s purpose for writing about Elisha in 1 kings
not to write a survey of events but the to explain the destruction of both kingdoms
what was the single greatest cause for the failure of Israel and judah
lack of obedience to the prophetic word
policies of their kings
who were the only 2 kings praised in 2 kings
Hezekiah and jesiah
all others were neglectful at best, and evil at worst
what is the point of the Elijah and Elisha narratives
the kingdom succeeded when it followed their leadership, but Its destruction resulted from rejecting the word of God that was offered by them
why did the nation of Israel fall
they broke the Lord’s statutes and commandments. wanting to follow worthless idols
what is the only measure of successful living in the books of kings
personal covenant
faithfulness
successful living
2 important themes of 1st and 2nd kings
the rule of prophecy
