Bible 2.8.7 Module 2 Test
Choose three major events from the book of 2 Chronicles.
- Solomon asks God for wisdom and he has the first temple built in Jerusalem. - Jerusalem is destroyed by the Babylonian king, Nebuchadnezzar. -The nation of Israel is divided into two separate kingdoms (northern and southern kingdoms).
After the nation of Israel was divided into two separate kingdoms, how many of the nineteen northern kings followed the Lord?
0
According to 2 Chronicles, how many of the Israelites' twelve tribes were in the Northern Kingdom of Israel?
10
How many years of history do the books of Ezra and Nehemiah cover?
100 Years total
According to 2 Chronicles, how many of the Israelites' twelve tribes were in the Southern Kingdom of Judah?
2
How many men were in Gideon's army when they defeated the Midianites in Judges 7?
300
How many days did it take Nehemiah and the Israelites, who had returned from exile, to rebuild the walls around the city of Jerusalem?
52
After the nation of Israel was divided into two separate kingdoms, how many of the twenty southern kings followed the Lord?
8
One of the highlights of 1 Chronicles is David bringing the _______ of the _______ back to Jerusalem.
Ark; Covenant
In the book of 2 Kings, the northern kingdom of Israel is captured by the _______, whereas the southern kingdom of Judah is captured by the _______.
Assyrians Babylonians
In 1 Kings 18, Elijah defeats the prophets of _______ on Mt. Carmel.
Baal
What was Moses' overarching message to the Israelites in Deuteronomy 4?
Be obedient to God.
According to Deuteronomy 28, God __________ those who are obedient and __________ those who are disobedient.
Blesses; Curses
Who did Ruth marry?
Boaz
Even though God had never failed to provide for the Israelites, what did they continually do? (Numbers 11)
Complained to God
Throughout the Old Testament, what is the measure of success or downfall for a human king?
Covenant loyalty
In the book of Ezra, what was the name of the Persian Emperor that ordered the Jews to return to Jerusalem?
Cyrus
Who succeeded Saul as the second king of Israel?
David
Who was Israel's king after David?
David's son, Solomon
Why did Samson lose his strength in Judges 16?
Delilah cut his hair
In 2 Kings, who was taken to heaven without ever dying?
Elijah
In 1 and 2 Kings, as kings were disloyal to God's covenant, God would raise up prophets like and to accomplish His plan
Elijah Elisha
According to Jewish and Christian tradition, who wrote the book of Nehemiah?
Ezra
According to Jewish tradition, who wrote the book of 1 Chronicles?
Ezra
Who wrote 2 Chronicles?
Ezra
Who wrote the book of Ezra?
Ezra
One of the key themes in 1 Kings is that when people turn away from God's authority and leadership, they are destined to _______.
Fail
One of the main applications from 2 Samuel for Christians today is that God can use anyone, despite their ______, to carry out the ________ ______
Failures Great Commission
Who is called by God to be a judge over Israel in Judges 6?
Gideon
"The heavens declare the __________ __________ __________." (Psalm 19)
Glory of God
Although___________ had been their king for years, in the book of 1 Samuel, the____________ succumbed to the pressure of surrounding pagan nations and asked_______ for a human king to lead them.
God Israelites human
One of the key themes in 1 Kings is: _______ is the Great _______ .
God King
Although David killed Goliath with a slingshot in 1 Samuel 17, what was the real reason he was able to kill the giant?
God was with him.
What do the walls, which Nehemiah rebuilt, around the city of Jerusalem symbolize for God's people?
God's Protection
How could the overarching message of 2 Samuel be summarized into one sentence?
God's chosen man (David) rules from God's chosen city (Jerusalem), where he experiences his fair share of triumphs and tragedies.
What was the temple a symbol of in the Old Testament?
God's presence amongst His people
What was Nehemiah's position in Jerusalem, after the Jews were released from exile?
Governor
What was the sin of Achan in Joshua 7?
He coveted, stole, and lied.
"If my people who are called by my name________ themselves, and ______and ________my face and turn from their________ ways, then I will hear from heaven and will_____ their sin and _______their land" (2 Chronicles 7:14).
Humble Pray Seek Wicked Forgive Heal
According to Jewish tradition, who wrote 2 Kings?
Jeremiah
Jewish tradition credits the prophet _______ with writing 1 Kings.
Jeremiah
David's failures as king should point us to our need for the only perfect King - _______.
Jesus
Who were two of Ruth's most well known descendants?
Jesus David
What is the book of Ezra about?
Jews returning to Jerusalem after being released from exile.
The reigns of Saul and David as king of Israel pale in comparison to Jesus' reign as... (hint: choose six answers)
King of Peace King of Israel King of the Jews King of Righteousness King of Kings heavenly King
The book of Nehemiah is named after Nehemiah, the one who is most well-known for:
Leading an effort to rebuild the walls around the city of Jerusalem.
The fact that God chose to use Ruth, a ______(in ancient times Moabites were pagans and enemies of God), shows Christians today that God can use anyone that strives to be _______to Him.
Moabitess obedient
What were the two big mistakes that David made in 2 Samuel?
Murder of Uriah. Affair with Bathsheba.
There are three things that David mentions the Lord is to him in Psalm 27. What are these three things?
My light My stronghold My Salvation
Samuel most likely wrote the book of 1 Samuel, but he probably had help from at least two other people. What were the names of the two other people?
Nathan and Gad
Did God allow Moses' generation to enter into the Promised Land? If so, why? If not, why? (Numbers 14)
No, because they were disobedient to God
In 1 Chronicles, it is clear that God's expects _______ from His children.
Obedience
When anointing a new king of Israel, the Lord made a statement to Samuel that resonates throughout the entire Bible: "For the Lord sees not as man sees: man looks on the __________ __________, but the Lord looks on the __________." (1 Samuel 16)
Outward appearance; heart
Where does the book title for 2 Kings come from?
Period of Kings (time period is describes)
What is 1 Chronicles about?
Positive elements from the forty year reign of David as king.
The book of Nehemiah shows Christians that_________ and_______ are at the heart of God's covenant with His people.
Purity; Obedience
The book of Ezra shows individuals that _______ and _______ are at the heart of God's covenant with His people.
Purity;Obedience
Who hides the Israelite spies in Joshua 2?
Rahab
What is the key event in the book of Ezra, aside from the Jews being released from exile and returning to Jerusalem?
Rebuilding of the temple
There were two types of reform that are described in the book of Nehemiah: 1) physical reform; and 2) spiritual reform. What did the physical reform consist of?
Rebuilding the temple and walls in Jerusalem.
The theme of _______ runs throughout the four chapters of Ruth; this theme is extremely important when we think of Jesus, the One who _______ us from our sinful state.
Redemption, redeems
When the kingdom split into the northern kingdom and the southern kingdom following Solomon's death, who were the first kings of the newly formed kingdoms?
Rehoboam Jeroboam
What was Moses' overarching message to the Israelites in Deuteronomy 8?
Remember all that God has done for you.
After the walls in Jerusalem had been rebuilt, a restored community was established, which was signified by the Israelites' __________ and __________ ___________.
Repentance covenant renewal
There were two types of reform that are described in the book of Nehemiah: 1) physical reform; and 2) spiritual reform. What did the spiritual reform consist of?
Repenting of sin and renewing the covenant.
What was Ruth's relationship to Naomi? (Ruth 1)
Ruth was Naomi's daughter-in-law
Who does the Lord call to be a prophet in 1 Samuel 3?
Samuel
Who is the author of Ruth?
Samuel
Who was the first human king of Israel?
Saul
How is God described in Psalm 23? In other words, what title is given to Him?
Shepherd
Which king was responsible for building the temple in Jerusalem?
Solomon
1 Kings details the reign of king _________ and the division of the kingdom into the northern kingdom of _______ and the southern kingdom of ________ .
Solomon Israel Judah
The book of 2 Chronicles focuses mainly on which kingdom?
Southern Kingdom of Judah
What are the two types of reform that take place in the book of Ezra?
Spiritual reform Physical reform
What did Jonathan warn David of in 1 Samuel 20?
That Saul, his father, was trying to kill him ( David)
What happens in Joshua 6?
The walls of Jericho fall down and the Israelites capture the city.
One practical piece of advice when studying 2 Chronicles is:
Try to understand the perspective of the author (Ezra).
In the book of 2 Chronicles, the nation of Israel is _______ again.
United
The book of Nehemiah shows Christians that when God's people come together to _______ for Him, they can accomplish _______.
Work Much
What choice does Joshua give the Israelites in Joshua 24?
You can serve the one true God or the false gods of the Amorites.
One of David's greatest successes in 2 Samuel was:
bringing the Ark of the Covenant back to Jerusalem.
The book of 2 Kings shows that when humans turn from God's authority and leadership, they are destined to _______.
fail
Nehemiah 6:3 - "And I sent messengers to them, saying, 'I am doing a________ and ______I cannot ________ _____- . Why should the work stop while I leave it and come down to you?'"
great work come down
Throughout the Old Testament, when kings________ God's covenant, they experience ________. On the other hand, when kings ____________God's covenant, they experience failure.
obey success disobey
In the book of 2 Kings, Jesus is the _______ _______ to come.
perfect king
What time period do the events in the book of Ruth take place?
period of judges
Elijah and Elisha were _______ that God used to accomplish His purpose when kings were disloyal to His covenant.
prophets
In the beginning, Saul served the nation of Israel _____ as their first king, but eventually he became exceedingly ________and ________.
well prideful corrupt