Unit 2: Historical Books Flashcards
What time period (including characters) do the historical books cover?
A period of 800 years: Joshua, Samson, Ruth, Samuel, David, Saul, Elijah, Esther, Ezra, Nehemiah
What does the term “heilgescgichte” mean?
Salvation Hisory
What was the purpose for the writing of the book of Joshua?
Conquest and Settlement
Basically, what does the book of Joshua record?
A record of God’s faithfulness in fulfilling his covenant promises to Israel.
Name 4 instances Joshua was mentioned in the Pentateuch.
Exodus 17:9-14; led Israel in defeat of Amalekites.
Exodus 24:13; at the foot of mount Sinai
Exodus 33:11; near the tent of meeting when Moses met with God
Nm 13-14; Joshua was sent as one of the 12 to soy on Canaan and was 1 of the 2 to come back with a good report.
Themes of the book of Joshua?
- Transition of leadership from Moses to Joshua.
- Division among land/tribes
- Gods faithfulness to His promise.
3 burials in Joshua?
- Joshua’s Burial
- bones of Joseph
- Eleazar’s Burial
The book of Joshua as a continuation of what?
History of the Pentateuch.
What is the theological purpose of the judges?
We see the moral decline of Israel; The people were unfaithful, but God remained faithful
4 sins of the judges…
Sexual Immorality, Idolatry, Compromise, and Violence
When was the book of Ruth read?
During harvest
Where did Ruth come from?
Moab
What is the central theme of the book of Ruth?
God’s Redeeming Love (kinsman redeemer)
Name 4 Eastern powers at the time of 1 Samuel.
Assyria, Babylon, Egypt, Hatti.
3 lessons learned from David’s rise and Saul’s decline:
- God looks at the heart
- Humility (David had to wait)
- Saul’s bad choices= removal of God’s Spirit/ protection.
Rise of the monarchy marked the end if…
Theocracy
What 3 sins did Saul commit?
- Performed priestly duties
- Made a rash oath and foolishly tried to kill his son for breaking it.
- Failed to follow God’s instructions to wipe out Amalekites
Name 4 themes of 2 Samuel.
1) David Become King
2) David chooses Jerusalem as capital
3) Covenant with David
4) David’s sin leads to consequences
Blessings of the covenant with David include…
God would establish David’s throne forever….
One of his sins would build a temple
What is 1 example of a New Testament fulfillment of David’s rule?
Mary was a descendant of David, and She have birth to Jesus. He came down to earth as a descendant of David, and He is the king who will reign now and forevermore.
Name 2 major parts in 1 Kings.
Saul is crowned king and the Kingdom splits in 2.
Traditionally who was the author f 1 & 2 Kings?
Jeremiah
What was the significance of Josiah’s reign?
Spiritual revival & restoration of the temple,
What do the books of Kings emphasize?
- The ⬆️rise and ⬇️fall of Israel.
2. The importance of godliness
2 reasons for Israel’s fall?
Disobedience and Idolatry
2 theological themes in Kings…
Retribution theology, Prophetic Perspective.
Who were the books of Chronicles, Ezra, and Nehemiah written to?
The Jews returning from Exile
2 major themes in 1 Chronicles…
David & Dynasty/ temple worship of God
What does 2 Chronicles really stress in it’s purpose?
Reform, Revival, Recovery of faith
2 Chronicles 7:14 States:
If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, I will hear them from heaven, and I will forgive their son and heal their land.
What is the purpose of chronicles?
Israel’s redemptive history.
What is the main theme of Ezra?
RESTORATION of the REMNANT of Israel.
What is the main theme of Nehemiah?
Rebuilding the
What was the main theme of Esther?
God’s providential care.
Define Syncretism
All roads lead to heaven; different religious beliefs combined into one system.
3 reasons why Esther was written:
- To show how the Jewish people were protected and delivered.
- To provide historical background for feast of Purim.
- To show the providence of God.
