Ezra 9 - Flashcard MC questions - Ted Hildebrandt

Why were the people to keep separate from the neighboring peoples (Ezra 9:1)? A. Because of their detestable practices B. Because they were not Jewish C. Because they had rejected the Lord D. Because they had aided the Babylonians when Jerusalem was destroyed

A. Because of their detestable practices

In Ezra's prayer of confession what does he cite as an indication of God's graciousness (Ezra 9:8)? A. God left a remnant B. God led them through the desert C. God provided manna as food from heaven D. God did not deal with them as their sin deserved

A. God left a remnant

In Ezra's prayer of confession what does he say the exiles have disregarded (Ezra 9:10)? A. God's commands B. The Law of Moses C. The Word of God D. The holy ark

A. God's commands

What was Ezra not able to do in his prayer of confession because of the exiles' sins (Ezra 9:6)? A. Lift his face to God B. Come before the Lord C. Pray to God D. Put on his holy robes

A. Lift his face to God

In Ezra's prayer of confession what did he fear the intermarriage would result in (Ezra 9:14)? A. No survivor or remnant would be left B. Their sacrifices would be meaningless C. Their children would be sent back into exile D. Famine and plague would strike them down

A. No survivor or remnant would be left

What had the servants the prophets commanded the Israelites not to do in the land they were entering to possess in Ezra's prayer of confession (Ezra 9:12)? A. Not give their children in marriage to the inhabitants of the land B. Not to worship other gods C. Not to multiply horses and chariots D. Not to turn from following the Lord their God

A. Not give their children in marriage to the inhabitants of the land

How did Ezra pray to the Lord (Ezra 9:5)? A. On his knees with his hands spread out B. Standing before the exiles C. Standing before the altar of the Lord D. With his face in the dust before the Lord

A. On his knees with his hands spread out

What had the people of the land done to the land (Ezra 9:11)? A. Polluted B. Defiled C. Violated D. Defamed

A. Polluted

In his prayer of confession how did Ezra identify the exiles whom God had not deserted (Ezra 9:9)? A. Slaves B. Servants of the Lord C. A people of God D. Holy ones

A. Slaves

How did Ezra identify the exiles in comparison with the neighboring peoples like the Hittites (Ezra 9:2)? A. The holy race B. The people of God C. Those who are of the circumcision D. The righteousness ones

A. The holy race

When Ezra heard of the problem of intermarriage all of the following were his responses EXCEPT (Ezra 9:3) A. Threw dust and ashes on his head B. Tore his tunic and cloak C. Pulled his hair out D. Sat down appalled

A. Threw dust and ashes on his head

How long does Ezra in his prayer of confession link their current sins (Ezra 9:7)? A. From when Israel stood before the Lord at Mount Sinai B. From the days of our forefathers C. From the crossing of the Red Sea D. From the days of Cain and Abel

B. From the days of our forefathers

In Ezra's prayer of confess what did he say the remnant was a sign of (Ezra 9:13)? A. God was long suffering and slow to anger B. God had punished them less than they deserved C. God had forgiven their iniquity D. God had promised the throne to David and his descendants forever

B. God had punished them less than they deserved

When Ezra said the people had not kept themselves separate what specifically was he addressing (Ezra 9:2)? A. The participating in child sacrifices B. Intermarriage with the people around them C. Idol worship D. Doing violence and injustice against the poor

B. Intermarriage with the people around them

In Ezra's prayer what did he say God in his righteousness had done (Ezra 9:15)? A. Forgiven their iniquity B. Left a remnant C. Sent his servants the prophets D. Not rejected his people Israel

B. Left a remnant

In Ezra's prayer of confession what did he say God had given them (Ezra 9:8)? A. A sacrifice for their sin B. Light to their eyes C. Forgiveness of their sins D. Redemption

B. Light to their eyes

Ezra in his prayer of confession says Israel had been subjected to all of the following by foreign kings EXCEPT (Ezra 9:7) A. Humiliation B. Persecution C. Captivity D. Pillage E. The sword

B. Persecution

What did Ezra in his prayer say had reached to the heavens (Ezra 9:6)? A. Their wickedness B. Their guilt C. Their rebellion D. Their unfaithfulness

B. Their guilt

Who gathered around Ezra when he sat appalled at the exiles unfaithfulness (Ezra 9:4)? A. The righteous ones B. Those who trembled at the words of God C. Those who followed the ways of the Lord D. Those who worshipped the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob

B. Those who trembled at the words of God

In Ezra's prayer of confession for what purpose does he say God had granted them new life (Ezra 9:9)? A. To build the walls of Jerusalem B. To rebuild the house of God C. To restore the altar of the Lord D. To offer sacrifices to the God of Jacob

B. To rebuild the house of God

What were the exiles not to seek from the people of the land (Ezra 9:12)? A. Silver and gold B. Houses and land C. A treaty of friendship D. Wells and vineyards

C. A treaty of friendship

When did Ezra pray to God because of the exiles unfaithfulness, sin and guilt (Ezra 9:5)? A. As the sun rose B. As the people gathered for Passover C. At the evening sacrifice D. During the reading of the Law

C. At the evening sacrifice

Why did those who trembled at the words of God gather around Ezra (Ezra 9:4)? A. Because Israel had offered sacrifices to Baal B. Because the priests had served other gods C. Because of the unfaithfulness of the exiles D. Because of the enemies of the Lord were triumphing over Israel

C. Because of the unfaithfulness of the exiles

How did the people of the land pollute the land (Ezra 9:11)? A. By building of Asherah poles B. By violating the widows and orphans C. By their detestable practices D. By their rejection of the God of Israel

C. By their detestable practices

Who did Ezra in his prayer of confession identify as the ones subjecting the exiles to captivity and humiliation (Ezra 9:7)? A. Nebuchadnezzar and the Babylonians B. Idols C. Foreign kings D. Generals from distant lands

C. Foreign kings

Where had God given the exiles a firm place (Ezra 9:8)? A. In the land of their forefathers B. In his strong arms C. In his sanctuary D. On Mount Zion

C. In his sanctuary

Besides the people who were explicitly identified as not keeping themselves separate from the neighboring peoples (Ezra 9:1)? A. Prophets and sages B. People of Judah C. Priests and Levites D. Nazirites and elders

C. Priests and Levites

Through whom does Ezra say in his prayer of confession had God shown his kindness through (Ezra 9:9)? A. Nebuchadnezzar, king of Babylon B. The people of the land C. The kings of Persia D. The Egyptians

C. The kings of Persia

Who two groups led the Jews into intermarriage with the neighboring peoples (Ezra 9:2)? A. The Nazarites and elders B. The priests and Levites C. The leaders and officials D. The prophets and judges

C. The leaders and officials

Through whom does Ezra say God gave his commandments (Ezra 9:11)? A. Through the kings of Israel and Judah B. Through men of God who spoke to Israel C. Through his servants the prophets D. Through Moses and Aaron

C. Through his servants the prophets

In Ezra's prayer of confession what did he say God had given them (Ezra 9:9)? A. Freedom against their enemies B. Forgiveness and mercy C. Swords and shields D. A wall of protection in Jerusalem

D. A wall of protection in Jerusalem

How high did Ezra portray the exiles' sins in his prayer to God (Ezra 9:6)? A. Higher than the mountains B. Higher than an eagle flies C. Higher than the heavens D. Higher than their heads

D. Higher than their heads

Ezra 9:1 lists all of the following groups as participating in detestable practices EXCEPT A. Egyptians B. Jebusites C. Ammonites D. Philistines E. Moabites

D. Philistines

What would did Ezra say that they should leave to their children as an everlasting inheritance (Ezra 9:12)? A. The ways of the Lord B. The temple C. The throne of David D. The land

D. The land

Who did Ezra say were God's servants (Ezra 9:11)? A. The priests B. The Levites C. The kings D. The prophets

D. The prophets

With what had the inhabitants of the land filled the land from one end to the other (Ezra 9:11)? A. Their wickedness B. Their sin C. Their idolatry D. Their impurity

D. Their impurity

Who did Ezra list as having been subject to the sword and captivity (Ezra 9:7)? A. Their elders and children B. Their widows and orphans C. Warriors and people D. Their kings and priests

D. Their kings and priests

As a result of their guilt what were the exiles not able to do (Ezra 9:15)? A. To offer sacrifices to God B. Pray to the Lord C. To escape the judgment of God D. To stand in God's presence

D. To stand in God's presence

How long did Ezra sit appalled after being told of the exiles unfaithfulness (Ezra 9:4)? A. Until the trumpets were blown B. Until the sunset C. Until the breaking of bread D. Until the evening sacrifice

D. Until the evening sacrifice