Old Testament History: Lit & Law Final Exam - UNW
What prophet was prominent during Hezekiah's reign?
Isaiah
What part of God's Spirit play in the anointing of Kings Saul and David (1 Samuel 10:6, 9; 16:13-14)?
It came upon them
What is known about the author of Esther?
It was probably a Jew living in Persia at the time who recorded the accounts from Mordecai's records.
What about the "10 lost tribes" of Israel?
It's false. The tribes were never lost.
What prophet was prominent at the time of Jerusalem's fall?
Jeremiah
Regarding, 1 and 2 Kings, who is the author of 1 and 2 Kings (according to Jewish tradition)? What is the evidence for this?
Jeremiah - Written from prophetic POV - Similarities in style/content in Jeremiah - Written during Jeremiah's life
Who was anointed as king over the northern tribes of Israel?
Jeroboam
The book of Joshua covers the period from _____'s death to ______'s death.
Moses, Joshua
What was Nehemiah's primary concern?
Physical welfare of God's people, specifically the rebuilding of the walls of Jerusalem; he was a gifted leader and organizer.
Samuel became well known as what? (3:19-20) and founded what?
Prophet, a school of prophets
The book of Esther records the events celebrated in the Jewish Feast of _______
Purim
Why are the Historical Books (Joshua, Judges, Ruth, Samuel, Kings) known as the Former Prophets?
Recounting the history of Israel from a prophetic perspective
What are the two qualifications of a kinsman-redeemer?
Redeem property and marry Ruth
What are the themes of Ruth?
Redemption
Who succeeded Solomon and what disastrous decision did he make?
Rehoboam. Oppressed the nation with harsh labor and taxes
How many years did David reign over Judah only? Over all of Israel?
Reigned 7 years over Judah, 33 over all Israel
Which tribes settled on the east side of the Jordan River?
Reuben, Gad, and half of Manasseh
What is the general storyline of Ruth?
Ruth's loyalty to Naomi Ruth's Service to Naomi Ruth's Request of Boaz Ruth's Redemption by Boaz
Where was the capital of Israel eventually established? (1 Kings 16:24)? Who did this?
Samaria, Omri
Who are the three main characters in the book of 1 Samuel?
Samuel, Saul, and David
Who wrote the books of Judges and Ruth according to Jewish tradition? Does this seem to be the case? Why?
Samuel. No, since there are references to David in Ruth and talking about having no king in Judges
What is the basic plotline of the book of Esther?
Search for a queen, hatred for an enemy, banquet 1, banquet 2
How many cycles are recorded in the book of Judges
Seven
Where was the tabernacle located after the conquest?
Shiloh (centrally located)
At the beginning of 1 Kings, who was anointed as David's successor? Who determined that?
Solomon. Was anointed by God
What important building did Solomon build?
temple
What was wrong with Israel's request for a human king?
They no longer regarded Yahweh as King
What generally happened in Joshua chapters 13-22
They occupied the land by dividing it according to the Lord's directions.
Why is it apparent God had intended to give them a human king?
They were just a loose association of tribes, not a kingdom
What is meant by "Deuteronomic History"?
The prophetic perspective of these books is through the lens of the laws in the book of Deuteronomy specifically
What are the purposes of 1 and 2 Samuel?
To record transition from judges to monarchy
What is the purpose and theme of Joshua?
To show how God fulfilled his promise of the Land to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and how God helped the nation of Israel to conquer and possess the land
How did God use the Canaanites who were allowed to remain in the Land (2:21-22; 3:1, 4)?
To test the Israelites
Regarding authorship, all of the OT historical books are
anonymous
What is the Shema? Where is its reference?
Deuteronomy 6:4 is the reference. Israel's confession of faith is the Shema (hear). Monotheistic. "Hear o Israel! The LORD is our God, the LORD is one!"
What did Achan do wrong and what were the consequences for the nation as a whole and Achan's family?
Didn't destroy everything. Nation suffered defeat at Ai, Achan's family died
According to tradition, who is the author of Ezra-Nehemiah?
Ezra
How do the books of Ezra, Nehemiah, and Esther fit together chronologically (i.e., order of events - table, p. 1)?
Ezra 1-6, Esther, Ezra 7-10, Nehemiah
What was David's desire regarding a temple for God? What was God's response?
He wanted to build God a house. He would not build God a house, but God would build up his house (family)
What was unique about Samson - his vow, role as a judge, moral character?
He was a Nazarite, one-man army, also self-centered and controlled by passion
Who was Hezekiah, and why is he important?
He was a very good king, remembered for promoting one of the greatest revivals in Judah's history.
Who was Manasseh, and why is he important?
He was the most wicked king of Judah. He was the one who locked in Gods judgement on the people.
What is the nature of the blessings and curses in the Law?
Material
Who was the standard of morality for the kings of Israel?
no one
What generally is in Judges chapters 17-21 (two ____________)?
Two examples of sin
What is the repeated phrase in Judges 1?
"They did not drive them out"
What is the meaning of Joshua's name? What is its NT significance?
"Yahweh saves" OT equivalent of "Jesus"
What was the nation to do at Mt. Ebal and Mt. Gerazim?
"chorus," curses and blessings
What two primary promises were given in the Davidic Covenant?
Eternal house and kingdom
What is the basic/general content of Ezra 1-6? 7-10?
1-6: Decree of King Cyrus, leader of 1st return: Zerubbabel, foundation of temple laid, finished after a time 7-10: Spiritual condition of Jews was poor, leader of 2nd return: Ezra, Ezra promoted spiritual revival
What is the basic/general content of Nehemiah chs. 1-7? 8-13?
1-7: rebuilding the walls 8-13: Reviving the people
What were the four characteristics of a Judge?
1. A military leader, but after that, a ruler/judge 2. Appointed by God himself (2:16). 3. Empowered by God's spirit for his/her responsibilities. 4. More local or regional in influence rather than nation wide and over all twelve tribes.
What are the themes of Judges? What is the important concept associated with one of these themes?
1. Destructive nature and consequences of disobedience to God - apostasy 2. Grace of God
What are the two views and general arguments regarding how Jephthah fulfilled his vow to the Lord?
1. He did offer his daughter as a burnt offering 2. He gave her to the Lord by means of perpetual virginity
What two purposes were given for God's command to eradicate the Canaanites from the land?
1. Judge the Canaanites 2. Protect the Israelites
What two "handoffs" take place in Deuteronomy 31?
1. Leadership is handed over to Joshua. 2. Law is handed over to the Priests
What were Saul's two big mistakes, why were they mistakes, and what was the result of them?
1. Offered a sacrifice without Samuel, God would take his kingdom away 2. Spare Amalekite king and animals, Saul's downfall
Regarding, 1 and 2 Samuel, who is the author according to Jewish tradition? According to modern scholarship?
1. Samuel 2. Samuel wrote part of it, but there was an editor or redactor
What were the 5 parts of the cycle? `
1. Sin 2. Servitude 3. Supplication 4. Salvation 5. Silence
What was true of Judaism after the time of Ezra?
1. The Torah became a part of their lives again 2. Jews became a people of the books. 3. Synagogues were established in the land.
How many kings reigned over the Kingdom of Israel? How was their morality characterized? How many different dynasties?
19 Kings. All bad. 9 dynasties
How many kings reigned over the Kingdom of Judah? How was their morality characterized? How many different dynasties?
19 kings, 1 illegimate queen. Some good, some bad `
How do the three returns of exiles to Jerusalem fit into these books? (Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther)
1st returen: Ezra 1-6 2nd return: Ezra 7-10 3rd return: Nehemiah
What is the Davidic Covenant? Where is it recorded (book and chapter)? What type of covenant is it (chart)?
2 Samuel 7. Unconditional covenant
What are the key verses of Judges and what essentially do they say? (Don't memorize them.)
21:25 and 17:6 (In those days there was no king, everyone did what he thought was right)
What is the significance of the time periods mentioned in Joshua 1:2-3?
40th year and 11th month of wandering
What three years are associated with the fall of Jerusalem?
605, 597, and 586
What important persons were taken into exile in each of those years?
605: Daniel 597: King Jehoiachin and Ezekiel 586: Zedekiah
In what year did Samaria and the Northern Kingdom of Israel fall and to what foreign empire?
772 B.C. to Assyria
How does ancient history writing differ from modern history writing?
Ancient writing: Written to persuade and convince Modern writing: Characterized by detached objectivity
The primary god of the Canaanites (during the period of the Judges) was B . Why?
Baal. He brought the land... [FINISH CARD]
Under what foreign power did Jerusalem and the Southern Kingdom of Judah fall?
Babylon
What was the spiritual condition of the Canaanite people at this time?
Bad
What kind of king was Ahab? What were his sins? What prophet ministered during his reign?
Bad king, immorality and idolatry, Elijah
Boaz is a type of whom? How did this person meet the two qualifications?
Christ. 1. Must be related by blood to those he redeems 2. Be willing and able to pay price of redemption
In what 2 general ways did David experience the consequences of his sin according to the outline of this book?
Continued bloodshed and his baby would die
Who is the main character of the book of 2 Samuel?
David
Who was Solomon's standard of morality (as well as the rest of the kings of Judah)?
David
When God chose David to be the next king, He was taking notes of what (1 Samuel 16:7)?
David's heart
Jerusalem is also called the City of _______, and was originally located on Mt. Z .
David, Zion
What event brings the book of 1 Samuel to an end?
Death of Saul
What was Joshua's military strategy for conquering the whole of Canaan?
Doing what God told him through Moses
How are the conditions in the Davidic Covenant (2:1-4; 6:11-13; 9:4-7) to be understood?
Each generation had to obey God to experience God's blessing
What happened on Mt. Carmel (1 Kings 18)? What happened to Elijah immediately after that?
Elijah vs prophets of Baal showdown. Elijah had to flee to avoid being killed by Jezebel
Whom did Elijah appoint to succeed him as prophet?
Elisha
Who is the major prophet in the first part of 2 Kings? What did he ask Elijah for? Did he get it?
Elisha. Asked for a double portion of Elijah's spirit, he did receive it
What are the purposes of Ezra, Nehemiah, and Esther?
Ezra/Nehemiah: To show God's faithfulness to His covenant promises Esther: To record God's providential preservation of His people against threatened genocide, to show God's faithfulness to His covenant promises
What is the moral lesson of 1 and 2 Kings?
Faithfulness to the Mosaic Covenant brought blessings and unfaithfulness brought curses.
The religion of the Canaanites was a ______ cult. What was the purpose of this worship?
Fertility cult. The purpose of a sexual union between Baal and Astarte was rainfall.
What was the nature of and relationship between the various Canaanite tribes that occupied Canaan at this time?
Feuded and battled with each other
What were Solomon's two basic sins (ch. 11)?
Foreign women and false gods.
What is known about the person of Joshua from the Pentateuch?
General of Israel's army, 1 of 12 spies, from his generation, only he and Caleb survived 40 years of wandering
What is significant about the third cycle and its judge?
God chose a woman (Deborah)
Who were the Samaritans? How did they come to be?
Half-breeds. The poorest Israelites that intermarried because of many tribes being relocated and scattered.
What did David do with regard to Jerusalem?
He gave it military, political, and religious significance?
What did David do to anyone who "stretched out their hand against the Lord's anointed" (2 Samuel 1:14)?
He had them killed
Who was Jeroboam II, and why is he important?
He is the king of Israel and remembered from bringing Israel to its glory days (Expansion of kingdom). He was good politically.
Why did Saul hate David? What did he try to do as a result? What did David do in response?
His military exploits and fame. He tried to kill David. David ran for his life
What happened with regard to the Philistines and the ark of the covenant of Israel?
Idol fell, disastrous results
What was Jereboam's primary sin (as well as that of his successors)?
Idolatrous worship
Where did the Levites settle? Why?
In 48 cities. It was part of their inheritance
What were the sins of the nation of Israel at this time (Judges 3:6)?
Intermarriage and idolatry
What terms with regard to God's people come into use at this time?
Jews, Judaism
What did David not do twice when he had the opportunity and what was the significance of this (1 Samuel chs. 24, 26)?
Kill Saul, showed his heart was in tune with God?
What term is used to communicate the theme of redemption (1st used in Ruth 3:9)?
Kinsman-redeemer
Who was Josiah, and why is he important?
Last good king of Judah Instituted both the restoration of the temple and a revival (spiritual) of the people
What were David's primary sins (2 Samuel 11)? What were the consequences (2 Samuel 12:10-14)?
Lusted after Bathsheba, killed Uriah, and broke half of the 10 commandments
What was the significance of (twice) noting Joshua's death in Judges chapters 1 and 2?
Marks a turning point from the success of the Conquest to the defeats of the Judges era
According to the view presented in class, Gideon's fleece was or was not an act of faith? Why?
No, since God had clearly told Gideon what to do
What was David's last sin as recorded in this book? How did God deal with this?
Numbered people for military purposes (self-reliance). 3 days of plagues
How do the historical books of the OT differ from other sacred writings of the ancient Near East?
Other writings are in the form of myths
How is this narrative different than that in the book of Judges?
People were doing what was right in God's eyes
In what period did the book of Ruth take place?
Period of Judges
What is the historical setting of 1 and 2 Samuel, including significant births and deaths?
Period of Judges and the United Kingdom. Birth and death of Samuel
Who was the primary enemy of Israel during 1 and 2 Samuel?
Philistines
What is the story line of the conquering of the city of Jericho?
Spies - Rahab - cross the Jordan - Walk around once for 7 days - blow the trumpets - conquest
What was Ezra's primary concern?
Spiritual welfare of God's people; he was a priest.
How does the "Song of Moses" (ch. 32) contrast with the blessings of Moses (ch. 33)?
The "Song of Moses" is a warning, blessings of Moses are poetic prophecy
David builds an altar on a threshing floor (2 Sam 24) which later becomes the location of what important structure?
The Temple of Yahweh
Who was Athaliah, and what did she do?
The mother of King Ahaziah and daughter of King Ahab. Tried to kill the royal family
What happened at Mt. Ebal and Mt. Gerazim?
The nation observed a covenant renewal.
Who was Joash, and why is he important?
The one son that was spared, at 7 he was anointed, and he was a very good king who restored the temple.
What did the nation not do regarding the inhabitants of Canaan which eventually led to their downfall?
They did not expel them from the Land
What is the purpose of 1 and 2 Kings? From what perspective are they written? What does this mean?
To record from a prophetic and moral perspective the reigns of the kings of Israel and Judah
What is the purpose of the books of Judges and Ruth?
To record the history between the conquest and occupation of the Land
1 and 2 Kings cover what periods (from what event to what event)?
United Kingdom to Divided Kingdom to Single Kingdom to Exile
What happened to bring the period of Judges to an end?
When Israel repented
When God gave Solomon a request, what did Solomon ask for? What did God give him along with it? What was the example of this?
Wisdom. Riches and honor. 2 mothers arguing over 1 baby, Solomon judged mother's reaction to the suggestion that he cut the baby in half
