Bible 105- Quiz 7

The history of the southern kingdom concludes with the reigns of __________ sons.

(NOT SOLOMON'S)

Who does Elisha anoint as king of Israel in 2 Kings 9?

Jehu

Although Esther is considered an anonymous work, many believe the author was...

Mordecai

Cyrus was the king of Persia in Ezra 1.

True

There were 3 different notable returns of Jews from Persia to Jerusalem.

True

God used Babylon as a means to punish His people, and then used the religious tolerance of the Persians to return His people to the promised land.

True

It is possible that Jeremiah used Baruch as his scribe to help compile the inspired record of 1-2 Kings.

True

One underlying insight in Nehemiah is the change in the people's perception of God.

True

The book of Esther was read during the Feat of Purim.

True

The book of Esther was written to Jews outside of Israel.

True

The book of Esther was written to the Jews living outside of Israel.

True

The miraculous healing of the leprous Naaman of Aram shows God's supremacy and grace to all people, even those outside the covenant community.

True

The return of Israel to the promised land under the Persian empire was predicted in both Isaiah and Jeremiah.

True

When the Kings listen to the message of Gods servants the prophets, they make the right decisions and experience the blessings of God.

True

Xerxes issue another decree that stated that the Jews could defend themselves against anyone that would try to harm them based on the previous decree.

True

The book of Esther was written to the Jews living inside of Israel.

False

The events of the book of Esther cover a period of 50 years.

False

The textbook shares evidence that supports that the book of Esther came from the Hellenistic period.

False

Ezra shows us how God acted sovereignly in history to preserve the religious culture of Israel.

True

1 and 2 Kings do not form a single literary unit.

False

According to the beginning Esther 4, the Jews rejoiced greatly after hearing of the King's first decree.

False

According to your textbook, the exile of the Jews cancelled God's covenant with them.

False

Ezra also reveals the providential actions of God in returning his people from Roman rule to the promised land.

False

Haman honored Mordecai in a way he would have preferred for himself.

Te

A kings failure to maintain the standards of God's covenant ultimately brought the curses of the covenant on both Israel and Judah.

True

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