Bible 104 Quiz 2

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God's promise to Abraham that He would bless all nations begins to come to fruition through Boaz and Ruth.

True

In Joshua's farewell address he explains to the people of Israel that they will remain in Canaan and prosper in the land only when they comply with the Mosaic covenant.

True

Joshua's miraculous water crossing affirmed his leadership to the people of Israel.

True

The distribution of Levites among the people and the establishment of cities of refugewere to help ensure spiritual, social, and civil justice in the future.

True

The high point for David is the reception of the Davidic covenant. The covenant's unconditional nature and conditional blessing set the stage for the rest of 2 Samuel.

True

The major theological theme of 1-2 Chronicles is the importance of true worship.

True

The real key to the success of the Judges was the empowerment of the Spirit of God who enabled them to accomplish great feats.

True

The spirituality of Samuel's lineage is seen in Hannah's prayer for a child and her vow to dedicate her child to the Lord.

True

According to our textbook, _______________ is obvious throughout the book of Esther.

the providence of God

While Joshua prepared to attack Jericho he

encountered the commander of the Lord's army.

The books of _____________ form the transition from the era of the judges to that of the kings.

1 and 2 Samuel

____________ refused to go and confront the Canaanites unless ____________ came with into the battle.

Barak/Deborah

The book of Judges concludes with a civil war in Israel that almost exterminated the tribe of

Benjamin

Ruth's kinsman redeemer was

Boaz

Through idolatry, the apostate tribe of ______________ not only abandoned its God-given inheritance but forsook the Lord as well.

Dan

In the north, Jeroboam built two sanctuaries (temples or high places) at

Dan and Bethel

The book of _____________ shows how God providentially acted so that His people could return to their land and rebuild their temple.

Ezra

In general, Elijah's miraculous ministry resulted in the return of the nation to covenant faithfulness.

FALSE

2 Samuel records only the highlights and positive episodes in King David's reign.

False

According to our textbook, one reason for the northern kingdom's downfall is their intermarriage with pagan nations.

False

Elijah was primarily a prophet to the Southern Kingdom.

False

The end result of the downfall of the southern kingdom was the Assyrian captivity.

False

The middle of 1 Samuel draws a contrast between the godly prophet Samuel and King David.

False

The Judge ________________ equipped his men with trumpets, pitchers, and torches and surprised the unsuspecting Midian and Amalekite raiders. The enemy was thrown intoconfusion and led to an incredible Israelite victory.

Gideon

The reforms of _______________ categorize him as one of Judah's best kings.

Hezekiah

The Judge _________________ made a rash vow to the Lord saying, "whatever" came out of his house to greet him upon his return from battle "will belong to the Lord, and I will offer it as a burnt offering."

Jephthah

Whose bones were buried in the Promised Land at Shechem?

Joseph

According to our textbook, most of the biblical judges were deliverers more than

Legal Arbiters

Elijah, the lone prophet of God, confronted the 450 prophets of Baal on

Mount Carmel

In the _______________ campaign, Joshua destroyed Hazor, a major Canaanite fortress city.

Northern

The political capital of the Northern tribes was at

Northern

References to Joshua's death and the elders that outlived him indicate that these final notations in Joshua were added by another inspired writer, perhaps ___________.

Phineas

The Jewish Feast of ____________ originates in the story of Esther.

Purim

According to our textbook, the story of _____________ is a ray of hope during the period of the Judges.

Ruth

_____________ served as the nation's religious headquarters for about 300 years.

Shiloh

The main body of the story of the Judges revolves around __________ cycles of apostasy, repentance, and deliverance.

Six

In the ________________ campaign, God sent a hailstorm in order to defeat Israel's enemies.

Southern

The beginning chapters of 1 Samuel draw a sharp contrast between Eli and his ungodly sons and the godly prophet Samuel.

TRUE

The tribe of Reuben settled land on the East bank of the Jordan River

TRUE

How many tribes make up the northern kingdom that rejected the Holy City, the temple, and the Davidic line?

Ten

How did the Israelites lose the Ark of the Covenant?

They lost it in a war with the Philistines.

In order to conquer the land of Canaan ______________ military campaigns were undertaken.

Three

Ahab and his wife Jezebel were wicked rulers in the Northern Kingdom.

True

As Samuel aged, the people of Israel insisted that they should select a king "like all the other nations.

True

As a Gentile who marries a Hebrew from Bethlehem, Ruth pictures the love of God for both Hebrews and Gentiles.

True

David captures Jerusalem from the Jebusites and moves the Ark of the Covenant there.

True

David's covenant violations involve adultery, murder, and a host of deceptive acts committed in an attempt to cover up these sins.

True

Each cycle in the book of Judges portrays a downward spiral. This spiral includes Barak's reluctance.

True

Elijah's prophetic successor was Elisha.

True


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