The exile of God's people Flashcards
Fall of the northern kingdom was because of the
Assyrian invasion in 680 bc
Fall of the southern kingdom was because of
Invasion in 586/7 BC by nebudchanezer
The exile of Israel and Judah was a __________-
Historical reactility
Why did the exile happne?
Rebellion against the kings of assyria and babylon
What covenant dynamics were there in 2 kings?
Disovedience to covenant, worshiping other gods, not passing down covenant laws, sin salvation cycle, suz cassal treaty
What was the most important point of Joshua and Judges?
Israel’s and the reigning king’s response to the covenant determines their prosperity
What was kind massaneh like?
Disobeyed covenant laws, built altars to foreign gods, worshipped hosts of heaven, child sacrifice, fortune telling, made idols
What was king josiah like
Obeyed God’s covenant- read torah, burned other altars, killed baal priests, arrested wizards
ULTIMATELY, what led to the people’s exile?
Sin was so great there was no remedy