Biblical Studies Quiz 2
"Samson and Delilah" is not a ______ story. She is a _________ induced by other __________ to find out the secret of Samson's __________ and eventually he reveals that his strength is in his _______, a symbol of his ________ dedication. She cuts off his _______ while he sleeps and he is captured by the ___________, shackled and blinded. But as his _________ returns, he begins to regain his __________ and he takes revenge on the ___________- by bringing a _________ temple down on top of them killing _________ along with ___________ inside. The Book of __________ ends with ___________ and chaos. The Hebrew tribes end up _____________ each other. It is a very _________ period in the history of Israel.
"Samson and Delilah" is not a LOVE story. She is a PHILISTINE induced by other PHILISTINES to find out the secret of Samson's STRENGTH and eventually he reveals that his strength is in his HAIR, a symbol of his NAZIRITE dedication. She cuts off his HAIR while he sleeps and he is captured by the PHILISTINES, shackled and blinded. But as his HAIR returns, he begins to regain his STRENGTH and he takes revenge on the PHILISTINES by bringing a PAGAN temple down on top of them killing HIMSELF along with HUNDREDS inside. The Book of JUDGES ends with anarchy and chaos. The Hebrew tribes end up FIGHTING each other. It is a very DARK period in the history of Israel.
A. The Former Prophets The section known a the "Former Prophets" consists of ______ books: _______, Judges, _________, Kings. These books are found in the "__________ Books" section of the Christian Old Testament because they are a ____________ of the history of the people of ________. Scholars call this part of the Bible "_____________________ History." This is the history of the Hebrews after they enter _____________, but it is not intended to be ______________, modern history, just as Genesis is not intended to be science. This is not a historian's explanation of what happened but a ________________ explanation of history. ____________________ history is the term used to express the perspective of the biblical writers that everything which occurs is a result of the Hebrews keeping the __________________ or not. Deuteronomy ended with ___________- warning the __________- that if they kept the covenant they would be blessed but if they violated the covenant they would be ___________. Now everything that happens to them is interpreted or explained according to whether the Hebrews kept the Law or not. These events are __________ because they happened. But why did they happen? When biblical authors explained events by attributing them to whether or not the _________ keep the __________ or not, we call that "_______________-."
A. The Former Prophets The section known a the "Former Prophets" consists of FOUR books: JOSHUA, Judges, SAMUEL, Kings. These books are found in the "HISTORICAL BOOKS" section of the Christian Old Testament because they are a CONTINUATION of the history of the people of ISRAEL. Scholars call this part of the Bible "DEUTERONOMISTIC History." This is the history of the Hebrews after they enter CANAAN, but it is not intended to be OBJECTIVE, modern history, just as Genesis is not intended to be science. This is not a historian's explanation of what happened but a RELIGIOUS explanation of history. DEUTERONOMISTIC history is the term used to express the perspective of the biblical writers that everything which occurs is a result of the HEBREWS keeping the COVENANT or not. Deuteronomy ended with MOSES warning the HEBREWS that if they kept the covenant they would be blessed but if they violated the covenant they would be PUNISHED. Now everything that happens to them is interpreted or explained according to whether the Hebrews kept the Law or not. These events are HISTORY because they happened. But why did they happen? When biblical authors explained events by attributing them to whether or not the ISRAELITES keep the COVENANT or not, we call that "DEUTERONOMISTIC."
After taking the land, the land is divided by _________ into twelve areas for the 12 tribes, except the tribe of _________. Being the ___________ tribe, they did not need land for raising ________ or crops. So instead of land, the tribe of Levi received _______ cities. That would mean that the land would be divided into ___________ parts. So in order to have _________ parts, the tribe of ________ was divided into two tribes and named for his sons, __________ and Manasseh.
After taking the land, the land is divided by JOSHUA into twelve areas for the 12 tribes, except the tribe of LEVI. Being the PRIESTLY tribe, they did not need land for raising ANIMALS or crops. So instead of land, the tribe of Levi received "48" cities. That would mean that the land would be divided into ELEVEN parts. So in order to have TWELVE parts, the tribe of JOSEPH was divided into two tribes and named for his sons, EPHRAIM and Manasseh.
But the people insist that they want a ________ to unify them and lead them in battle. God instructs Samuel to chose a king and Samuel chooses _______, who looks kingly. ___________, an experienced warrior, and from the tribe of _______________. ____________- is anointed king. Anointing was a ritual making someone king. Sacred _______ was poured on the head in a sacred ____________. The king was consecrated or dedicated to God and to the people for this office. The word "______________" means "______________ " - indicates one chosen by God. At first things go __________. Saul is respectful and obedient, and has some __________ victories, but things start to go __________. Saul has many weaknesses and ____________. Saul becomes ___________ to the commands of God. He offers a ___________, something which was to be done only by ____________, he fails to kill another king after God has instructed him to do so.
But the people insist that they want a KING to unify them and lead them in battle. God instructs Samuel to chose a king and Samuel chooses SAUL, who looks kingly. TALL, an experienced warrior, and from the tribe of BENJAMIN. SAUL is anointed king. Anointing was a ritual making someone king. Sacred OIL was poured on the head in a sacred CEREMONY. The king was consecrated or dedicated to God and to the people for this office. The word "MESSIAH" means "ANOINTED ONE" - indicates one chosen by God. At first things go WELL. Saul is respectful and obedient, and has some MILITARY victories, but things start to go AWRY. Saul has many weaknesses and PROBLEMS. Saul becomes DISOBEDIENT to the commands of God. He offers a SACRIFICE, something which was to be done only by SAMUEL, he fails to kill another king after God has instructed him to do so.
David c. 1000 BCE Samuel chose ________, but God chose ____________. ____________ is an unlikely king, not from a famous or _______ family. He is the ____________ son of his father __________, and spends his time as a shepherd tending the family _______________. He is also a musician - plays the _________, a small harp. He is a mere ____________ at the time. Apparently insignificant and unimportant by human appearances and standards, God sees the _________ and chooses _________ as the next king. ______________ is courageous and unfailingly _______________ to God. God reveals his choice of __________ to Samuel who has grown very ________ with Saul and has become a chief ________- of Saul. But Saul is still ___________. Samuel is instructed by God to secretly __________ David king. David first comes to the court of __________ as a musician. _____________ suffers from terrible headaches and it is hoped that ________ music will soothe him. Saul becomes very fond of David at first, but slowly starts to see David as a ___________ and a possible ___________-.
David c. 1000 BCE Samuel chose SAUL, but God chose DAVID. DAVID is an unlikely king, not from a famous or ROYAL family. He is the YOUNGEST son of his father JESSE, and spends his time as a shepherd tending the FAMILY FLOCKS. He is also a musician - plays the LYRE, a small HARP. He is a mere TEENAGER at the time. Apparently insignificant and unimportant by human appearances and standards, God sees the HEART and chooses DAVID as the next king. DAVID is courageous and unfailingly FAITHFUL to God. God reveals his choice of DAVID to Samuel who has grown very DISENCHANTED with Saul and has become a chief CRITIC of Saul. But Saul is still ALIVE. Samuel is instructed by God to secretly ANOINT David king. David first comes to the court of SAUL as a musician. SAUL suffers from terrible headaches and it is hoped that HARP music will soothe him. Saul becomes very fond of David at first, but slowly starts to see David as a THREAT and a possible USURPER.
Gideon Judges 6:1-18, 36-40 - Gideon is an _________ candidate - weak and ________, he wants reassurance. But God sees his potential and _______________- his weaknesses. Judges 7:1-7, 19-23 - under Gideon the Hebrews ____________- the Midianites. _______________ Midianites (Jdg 8:10) vs 32,000 Israelites. God instructed Gideon to ______________ their army to 10,000 then to _____________, but they win because they are _____________ to God's instructions.
Gideon Judges 6:1-18, 36-40 - Gideon is an UNLIKELY candidate - weak and FEARFUL, he wants reassurance. But God sees his potential and ACCOMMODATES his weaknesses. Judges 7:1-7, 19-23 - under Gideon the Hebrews FIGHT the Midianites. "135,000" Midianites (Jdg 8:10) vs 32,000 Israelites. God instructed Gideon to REDUCE their army to 10,000 then to "300", but they win because they are OBEDIENT to God's instructions.
God tells the Hebrews to rid the ____________ from the land. What was so bad about the ___________________? The ___________ religion. The most popular gods for the Canaanites were ___________ (the god of ______ and __________) and ____________ (also known as Astoreth, the goddess of __________.) The ______________ religion involved two repulsive practices: Ritual ________ with temple prostitutes (male and female) and __________ sacrifice - people sometimes sacrificed their own __________ to the gods. We know from the Bible that when the Hebrews worshipped these gods they also engaged in these practices.
God tells the Hebrews to rid the CANAANITES from the land. What was so bad about the CANAANITES? The CANAANITE religion. The most popular gods for the Canaanites were BA'AL (the god of RAIN and STORMS) and ASHERAH (also known as Astoreth, the goddess of FERTILITY.) The CANAANITE religion involved two repulsive practices: Ritual SEX with temple prostitutes (male and female) and CHILD sacrifice - people sometimes sacrificed their own CHILDREN to the gods. We know from the Bible that when the Hebrews worshipped these gods they also engaged in these practices.
It had been about ________ years since ____________, his sons and their wives and children had left Canaan to live in Egypt with _____________. The land is full of Canaanites. They will have to _________ for the land. The most famous battle in the conquest of Canaan is the battle of ___________. The _______________ for the battle are very strange. They are to __________- the city once a day for ________ days then seven times on the __________ day. When they shout after circling for seven times, the ___________ fell down and the ___________ were able to take the city. These are __________ instructions and this easy victory shows that _________ gives the victory, which the __________ enjoy because they _________ God's instructions. There are other battles also. When they _________ God, they are ___________. When they ___________ him, they lose the battle.
It had been about "400" years since JACOB, his sons and their wives and children had left Canaan to live in Egypt with JOSEPH. The land is full of Canaanites. They will have to FIGHT for the land. The most famous battle in the conquest of Canaan is the battle of JERICHO. The INSTRUCTIONS for the battle are very strange. They are to ENCIRCLE the city once a day for SIX days then seven times on the SEVENTH day. When they shout after circling for seven times, the WALLS fell down and the HEBREWS were able to take the city. These are GOD'S instructions and this easy victory shows that GOD gives the victory, which the HEBREWS enjoy because they OBEYED God's instructions. There are other battles also. When they OBEY God, they are SUCCESSFUL. When they DON'T obey him, they lose the battle.
Judges were not _______ or perfect people but they were ___________ whom God ____________ up to help and deliver his people. Some, like Samson, had ____________ faults. Nonetheless, God ______________ them. Deborah - only _______________ judge is also the only __________ judge, as we use the term. People brought their ___________ to her.
Judges were not HOLY or perfect people but they were LEADERS whom God RAISED up to help and deliver his people. Some, like Samson, had NOTORIOUS faults. Nonetheless, God USED them. Deborah - only FEMALE judge is also the only ACTUAL judge, as we use the term. People brought their DISPUTES to her.
Samson Samson is the most _________ judge and the "__________" of the Bible. The enemy the Hebrews are fighting during time of Samson is the _____________. The ____________ - had advanced ________ technology, ___________ weapons, more advanced civilization, a _____________ government, well-equipped and trained ____________. Samson was born (Jdg 13:5) to _________, ___________, but very pious parents. They dedicated him to God as a "_________." One who took a ___________ vow ate no grape products (including wine) and did not _________- his hair. Samson was blessed by God with super-human ____________. But Samson has many ________ and flaws. In Judges 14:5-9, 14-16 he _______ self and parents with _________ from the carcass of a dead ___________ (which makes it ________), then jokes about it. He has a terrible __________. He is _________, arrogant, reckless and does not do what is right, for example like marrying a __________-, which ultimately leads to his ____________.
Samson Samson is the most FAMOUS judge and the "HERCULES" of the Bible. The enemy the Hebrews are fighting during time of Samson is the PHILISTINES. The PHILISTINES - had advanced METAL technology, SUPERIOR weapons, more advanced civilization, a CENTRAL government, well-equipped and trained ARMY. Samson was born (Jdg 13:5) to ELDERLY, CHILDLESS, but very pious parents. They dedicated him to God as a "NAZIRITE." One who took a NAZIRITE vow ate no grape products (including wine) and did not CUT his hair. Samson was blessed by God with super-human STRENGTH. But Samson has many FAULTS and flaws. In Judges 14:5-9, 14-16 he DEFILES self and parents with HONEY from the carcass of a dead LION (which makes it UNCLEAN), then jokes about it. He has a terrible TEMPER. He is COCKY, arrogant, reckless and does not do what is right, for example like marrying a PHILISTINE, which ultimately leads to his DOWNFALL.
The Book of Joshua Joshua is about the conquest of ____________. Joshua is the leader after ____________. The people are about to enter land of _________________. They are the children and grandchildren of those who left Egypt. They have been _____________ in the desert for ______________ years. When they enter Canaan they come in from the _____________, crossing the _______________ River. The priests precede them carrying the ________ and when the priests' feet touch the _____________ the water backs up and the people are able to ___________. This reminds them of the Exodus and that God will be with them as they conquer ___________, just as he was with their forefathers in ____________.
The Book of Joshua Joshua is about the conquest of CANAAN. Joshua is the leader after MOSES. The people are about to enter land of CANAAN. They are the children and grandchildren of those who left Egypt. They have been WANDERING in the desert for FORTY years. When they enter Canaan they come in from the EAST, crossing the JORDAN River. The priests precede them carrying the ARK and when the priests' feet touch the JORDAN the water backs up and the people are able to CROSS. This reminds them of the Exodus and that God will be with them as they conquer CANAAN, just as he was with their forefathers in EGYPT.
The Book of Judges The book of Judges covers the period between the conquest of Canaan and the start of the _________. The period of the judges is from c. ___________ - 1000 The "judges" - as the bible uses the term - are not people who preside in court but charismatic ____________ leaders. A period of _______ rule. Since the Hebrews were divided into ____________ small territories, rule during the Judges period was _____________ militarily and politically. There was no central ____________, and no central __________, etc. Twelve tiny little tribal entities instead of one larger __________ meant that they were an easier target for their enemies to attack.
The Book of Judges The book of Judges covers the period between the conquest of Canaan and the start of the MONARCHY. The period of the judges is from c. "1200 BCE" - 1000 The "judges" - as the bible uses the term - are not people who preside in court but charismatic MILITARY leaders. A period of TRIBAL rule. Since the Hebrews were divided into TWELVE small territories, rule during the Judges period was WEAK militarily and politically. There was no central ADMINISTRATION, and no central ARMY, etc. Twelve tiny little tribal entities instead of one larger NATION meant that they were an easier target for their enemies to attack.
The Book of Samuel The Book of Samuel contains the story of ___________, the story of the first king ________, and the story of David. Samuel is a ___________ figure:- he was the last judge, and he chooses first king. He is also is the high priest. Samuel was product of a remarkable birth. His mother __________ had no__________ children. She was one of _______ wives. Her husband loved her regardless but the other wife had many children and ridiculed Hannah for her _____________. "____________" - as the Bible calls it - is always assumed to be the woman's fault and considered a great __________. The Hebrews believed that the man provided the "________" and the woman's body was like the ground. If she had no children the presumption was that there was something _______ with her. She was "____________" - nothing would grow in her. It was presumed to be a curse by God, punishment for some sin. Since children are a blessing, a lack of children meant that God was _____________ you ("Deuteronomistic History"). Hannah prayed hard and persistently, and God heard her prayer. She promised that if she had a child, she would ____________ the child to God. When Samuel was ________ years old, she took him to the ____________ and left him in the care of ________ priest, Eli. She was also given other ___________ by God.
The Book of Samuel The Book of Samuel contains the story of SAMUEL, the story of the first king SAUL, and the story of David. Samuel is a TRANSITIONAL figure:- he was the last judge, and he chooses first king. He is also is the high priest. Samuel was product of a remarkable birth. His mother HANNAH had NO children. She was one of TWO wives. Her husband loved her regardless but the other wife had many children and ridiculed Hannah for her INFERTILITY. "BARRENESS" - as the Bible calls it - is always assumed to be the woman's fault and considered a great SHAME. The Hebrews believed that the man provided the "SEED" and the woman's body was like the ground. If she had no children the presumption was that there was something WRONG with her. She was "BARREN" - nothing would grow in her. It was presumed to be a curse by God, punishment for some sin. Since children are a blessing, a lack of children meant that God was PUNISHING you ("Deuteronomistic History"). Hannah prayed hard and persistently, and God heard her prayer. She promised that if she had a child, she would DEDICATE it the child to God. When Samuel was THREE years old, she took him to the TABERNACLE and left him in the care of HIGH priest, Eli. She was also given other CHILDREN by God.
The calling of ___________ described - he literally hears a voice calling him. "____________." This shows his character - _________ and ___________- to God. The high priesthood was ___________. Eli's sons, should have succeeded him, but they are corrupt and both are _________. So God chooses Samuel to be _________ successor. Becomes high priest and a _____________. There were serious and recurring problems with the __________ - a war-like, _________ people with more advanced weaponry who constantly ____________ the security of the Hebrews The ____________ between the tribes, lack of ___________- government and strong leadership did not help. So the Hebrews asked __________ to appoint a king for them. Samuel said: _______ is your king. These bad things happen to you because you are not keeping the ____________. If you did, then you would not be _________- by the Philistines. A _________ will also exploit you, take your ____________, live excessively, take you into _____________, become corrupt, etc. Kings aren't always good.
The calling of SAMUEL described - he literally hears a voice calling him. "HERE I AM." This shows his character - OBEDIENT and RESPONSIVE to God. The high priesthood was HEREDITARY. Eli's sons, should have succeeded him, but they are corrupt and both are KILLED. So God chooses Samuel to be ELI'S successor. Becomes high priest and a JUDGE. There were serious and recurring problems with the PHILISTINES - a war-like, COASTAL people with more advanced weaponry who constantly THREATENED the security of the Hebrews. The FEUDING between the tribes, lack of CENTRAL government and strong leadership did not help. So the Hebrews asked SAMUEL to appoint a king for them. Samuel said: GOD is your king. These bad things happen to you because you are not keeping the COVENANT. If you did, then you would not be ATTACKED by the Philistines. A KING will also exploit you, take your PROPERTY, live excessively, take you into WARS, become corrupt, etc. Kings aren't always good.
There is a Literary Pattern in the Book of Judges - a _________. This is a historical pattern of repeated events, but also a ___________ pattern because it uses the same ____________ repeatedly to express events. 1. ________ - The Israelites did evil in the eyes of the Lord - usually _________ 2. ________ - Conquered by enemies - The ________ sold them into the hands of X 3. ________________ - The Israelites _________ out to the Lord... 4. __________ - the Lord raised up for them a deliverer, Judge X, who judged them for_____ years. 5. ___________. There was peace in the land until the judge died, after which they return to their same ______ practices and begin ___________ other gods once more. This literary pattern appears ______ times - to __________ the lives of the _________ major judges: Othniel, ________, Deborah, ___________, Jephthah and __________.
There is a Literary Pattern in the Book of Judges - a CYCLE. This is a historical pattern of repeated events, but also a LITERARY pattern because it uses the same LANGUAGE repeatedly to express events. 1. SIN - The Israelites did evil in the eyes of the Lord - usually IDOLATRY 2. WAR - Conquered by enemies - The LORD sold them into the hands of X 3. REPENTANCE - The Israelites CRIED out to the Lord... 4. DELIVERER - the Lord raised up for them a deliverer, Judge X, who judged them for_____ years. 5. PEACE. There was peace in the land until the judge died, after which they return to their same BAD practices and begin WORSHIPPING other gods once more. This literary pattern appears SIX times - to HIGHLIGHT the lives of the SIX major judges: Othniel, ETHUD, Deborah, GIDEON, Jephthah and SAMSON.
This new section of the Hebrew Bible is the _________________, or "________" Prophets are divided into ______ sections in the TaNaK: A. ______________ Prophets: Joshua, __________, Samuel, Kings, and B. ______________ Prophets: Isaiah, ____________, Ezekiel and the Book of ____________
This new section of the Hebrew Bible is the NEVI'IM or "PROPHETS" Prophets are divided into TWO sections in the TaNaK: A. FORMER Prophets: Joshua, JUDGES, Samuel, Kings, and B. LATTER Prophets: Isaiah, JEREMIAH, Ezekiel and the Book of TWELVE.
Today scholars believe that the Hebrews took ________ partly by war/conquest and partly by _______: simply moving into the _______ in large numbers. Although the Hebrews do conquer ___________ and settle in the ________, they did not really complete the ____________ of Canaan as God ordered: They did not _______ the land of the Canaanites. There were _______ which were not conquered, such as _________. _____________ were allowed to live in and near the land. Those Canaanites who were conquered by the Hebrews were sometimes ________ by the Hebrews, which means that they were ________- in their midst. So even though they settled in Canaan, there were _________ consequences to the fact that the Hebrews did not complete the __________ of Canaan: 1. They were constantly tempted to ____________ idols - being influenced by the religious practices and lifestyle of their _______________ neighbors 2. They were constantly being __________ by their neighbors. They had no _________. The people they had conquered were living among them and near them.
Today scholars believe that the Hebrews took CANAAN partly by war/conquest and partly by INFILTRATION: simply moving into the AREA in large numbers. Although the Hebrews do conquer CANAAN and settle in the LAND, they did not really complete the CONQUEST of Canaan as God ordered: They did not RID the land of the Canaanites. There were CITIES which were not conquered, such as JERUSALEM. CANAANITES were allowed to live in and near the land. Those Canaanites who were conquered by the Hebrews were sometimes ENSLAVED by the Hebrews, which means that they were LIVING in their midst. So even though they settled in Canaan, there were TWO consequences to the fact that the Hebrews did not complete the CONQUEST of Canaan: 1. They were constantly tempted to WORSHIP idols - being influenced by the religious practices and lifestyle of their CANAANITE neighbors 2. They were constantly being ATTACKED by their neighbors. They had no PEACE. The people they had conquered were living among them and near them.
