Old Testament Survey Unit 10 Test
Zechariah 3:8
"my servant the BRANCH"
70
According to God's Word by the prophet, the Babylonian Captivity would last for ________ years. 40 70 490
in Jerusalem
After his expression of sorrow at sin and his prayer of penitent confession, Ezra summoned Israel to gather _________________________________________________________________. at the river in Jerusalem in their homes
False
After some time of ministering in Jerusalem, Ezra discovered that the congregation had sinned by intermarrying with Jews of different tribes. True False
True
After the completion of the Jerusalem walls, Ezra read from the book of the Law to the congregation assembled in the street before the water gate from morning until midday. True False
True
After the threat of attack by Sanballat and Tobiah, the construction workers in Jerusalem carried a weapon in one hand and worked with the other. True False
he was born in Jerusalem
All of the following items describe Nehemiah except: he was of the tribe of Judah he was born in Jerusalem his fathers were buried in Jerusalem he was cupbearer to King Artaxerxes
False
Artaxerxes's first response to Nehemiah's request was to question the importance of rebuilding Jerusalem. True False
Law of Moses
As a scholar who had the hand of the Lord upon him, Ezra was skillful and learned in the ______________________________________________________. Law of Moses art of music building crafts
False
As each of the gates was completed, it was sanctified by the priests. True False
False
As signs of deep sorrow when he heard the report concerning Israel's sin, Ezra clothed himself in sackcloth and ashes. True False
True
At the conclusion of the royal gala, a seven-day feast was held in the palace of the king. True False
True
At the time of the evening sacrifice, the congregation fell on their knees, spread out their hands unto the Lord, and prayed. True False
Darius
At the word of the Lord by Haggai the prophet, work was resumed on the Temple during the second year of: Darius Ahasuerus Artaxerxes
Tobiah Sanballat's
In Nehemiah's absence, Eliashib permitted ____________________ to move into a chamber in the Temple; and Eliashib's grandson ______________________________ daughter.
True
Because he was a Jew, Mordecai refused to bow and reverence Haman, the king's chief prince. True False
Jeremiah
Both the Babylonian Captivity and its duration had been predicted by _________________________________ the prophet. Daniel Nathan Jeremiah
True
Challenged by the presence, authority, and leadership of Nehemiah, the priests began to build the walls of Jerusalem. True False
True
During the multi-month festival, the king exhibited for his subjects the wealth and splendor of his kingdom. True False
prophets
In completing the house of the Lord, Israel was assisted by the king of Persia and prospered by the: prophets priests Levites princes
fast
In preparation for the journey to Jerusalem, Ezra proclaimed a ___________.
False
In response to Ezra's message of reform, the congregation refused to comply. True False
two
Esther invited the king and Haman to ________ banquet(s).
fasting
Esther request Mordecai to gather all the Jews in the city to participate for three days in _____________________ on behalf of Esther.
False
Esther was the beautiful, fair daughter of Mordecai. True False
True
Even in the midst of great rejoicing over the laying of the Temple foundation, some notes of despondency could be detected. True False
True
Even the priests in Israel had sinned by intermarrying with people of the land. True False
priests
Ezra assigned the care of the holy vessels and the free will offerings to the __________________. officers assistants priests
Aaron
Ezra was a descendant of ______________, from the line of high priests. Moses Aaron Jotham
personal appearances before the king
Failing in their first attempt to interfere with work on the Temple, the enemies of God's people continued their opposition by all of the following except: direct interference with the work false accusations through "counselors" personal appearances before the king letters containing false charges
talk letter prophets Temple
Failing in their previous efforts of ridicule and intimidation, Sanballat and Tobiah tried at least three tactics. They invited Nehemiah to ____________, planning instead to harm him; they circulated a _______________ containing false accusations against Nehemiah, and they hired _________________________ to persuade Nehemiah to flee to the _____________________ for refuge.
heart teach
Fill in the blanks. (You can find the verse above.) "For Ezra had prepared his ________________ to seek the Law of the Lord, and to do it, and to __________________ in Israel statutes and judgments." (Ezra 7:10).
Levites
Following the traditions of Moses and David, who did the congregation appoint to positions of leadership in the work on the house of the Lord? prophets priests Levites princes
all of the above
For days after receiving the report from Jerusalem, Nehemiah: wept fasted prayed all of the above
Tabernacles
For seven days the people gathered to hear the Law, and they kept the Feast of ______________________________________. Tabernacles Purim Unleavened Bread
priestly indifference and defilements neglect of the tithes mixed marriages with non-Jews failure to keep the Sabbath
Four abuses were attacked by both Malachi and Nehemiah: priestly indifference and defilements neglect of the tithes tolerance of the Samaritans mixed marriages with non-Jews failure to keep the Sabbath worship of Babylonian gods
fourth discourse
Gave Israel assurance that God would establish and preserve them.
genealogies
God directed Nehemiah to assemble the congregation of Israel to be enrolled by __________________________________________. name families genealogies
False
In the first year of his reign, Ahasuerus prepared a feast for the great host of his ruling subordinates. True False
gathered in Jerusalem reconstructed the altar offered burnt offerings
In the seventh month after the first return, the people of Israel: gathered in Jerusalem reconstructed the altar laid the foundation of the Temple offered burnt offerings
True
Instead of being made an instrument of judgment, King Cyrus was made a servant of righteousness. True False
True
Israel denied the request of the Samaritans to aid in the rebuilding of the Temple. True False
covenant
Israel's commitment to keep the Law was signed and sealed into a(n) _________________________. jar covenant intention
God Himself
Israel's enemies perceived that the work on the walls had been accomplished by ___________________________________________. great effort God Himself the Israelites
True
Israel's reform required by Ezra involved separation of foreign marriages. True False
giving works
Select all that apply. Nehemiah rebuked the nobles and rulers in Jerusalem, challenging them to walk in the fear of God, and pointing them to his own example of sacrificial ___________________ and _______________. giving works temple offerings fasting
righteous wicked
Select all that apply. The book of Malachi closes with a prediction of the destiny of the ____________________________ and the __________________. Jews Assyrians righteous Israelites wicked citizens of Jerusalem
musicians porters assistants
Select all that apply. The three groups the returning Levites belonged to were the _________________________________________________________________________________________________________. officers musicians porters civil servants assistants
third discourse
Taught the futility of outward religious observance of the Law.
605 536
The Babylonian Captivity began with Nebuchadnezzar's first invasion of Judah in ________ B.C. and ended with King Cyrus's permission to return to the land in ________ B.C.
second second
The Jews who returned with Zerubbabel laid the foundation of the Temple in the _______________________ month of their _______________________ year.
seventh first
The Jews who returned with Zerubbabel rebuilt the altar of God and reinstituted Levitical sacrifices in _______________________ month of their _______________ year.
world Jerusalem
The book of Ezra opens with the proclamation of King Cyrus that the Lord God of heaven had given him all the kingdoms of the ________________ and had charged him to build Him a house in _______________________________.
four
The book of Haggai contains ___________ discourses. warning four twelve
four
The book of Zechariah consists of ____________ basic divisions.
the rebuilding of the Temple
The decree of Artaxerxes gave permission for all of the following except: volunteers to accompany Ezra from exile to Jerusalem, Ezra to exercise the authority of his office as priest, provision of the support of Ezra's mission and ministry. the rebuilding of the Temple
Purim
The feast established among the Jews by Mordecai to celebrate annually their deliverance from the plot of Haman and from destruction.
Nehemiah Levites
The first person to sign his name to the solemn document was ____________________________________, whose signing was followed by that of the priests and _______________________.
Zerubbabel 536
The first return of Jews from exile was led by _________________________________ in _________ BC.
Temple people
The first three of Haggai's discourses dealt directly with the subject of the ______________________ and its relation to the __________________ of God.
God's love for his people
The introductory statement of Malachi's book affirms: God's discipline of his people God's love for his people God's anger toward the rampant idolatry of Israel the promise of a Messiah
scepter
The king graciously received Esther by extending to her his golden ___________________. crown scepter ring
True
The king renounced his beautiful Queen Vashti and sought a replacement for her among the maidens of the kingdom. True False
False
The large percentage of priests provided sound spiritual influence for the returning Israelites. True False
Ezra Nehemiah Esther
The last three historical records of the Old Testament (in Biblical order) are the books of __________, _____________________________ and _____________________.
False
The leaders of the returning remnant numbered eleven. True False
7 2
The list of those who returned with Zerubbabel is recorded in both Nehemiah Chapter ____ and Ezra Chapter ____.
Pur
The lot cast by Haman to determine the time for the destruction of the Jews.
Hanani
The name of Nehemiah's messenger brother was _____________________. Ezra Haman Hanani
purified priests
The people, the gates, and the walls were ____________________________ by the ______________________.
lands children food taxes
The poor Jews in Jerusalem were forced to mortgage their _________________ and even sell their ______________________________ to buy ____________ and to pay _______________.
Jeshua
The priest ________________was a close associate of Zerubbabel. Jeshua Joshua Jehoshua
True
The priests began their construction work with the sheep gate. True False
their land the Temple
The proclamation that Cyrus made throughout his kingdom permitted the return of the Lord's people to ____________________________________ and the rebuilding of ______________________________________________, financially assisted by those remaining.
post-exilic
The prophet Malachi is the last of three ____________________________________ prophets. pre-New Testament post-exilic Judaic
True
The registry of the first return listed people according to family name and some names of cities. True False
True
The royal festival of King Ahasuerus lasted for six months. True False
Ezra 458
The second return of Jews from exile was led by _____________ in ___________ B.C.
tears of both joy and sorrow
The tears of the "ancient men" were probably: tears of joy tears of sorrow tears of both joy and sorrow
Nehemiah 445
The third return of Jews from exile was led by ______________________________ in __________ B.C.
Haggai Zechariah Malachi
The three prophets of the Restoration period (in chronological order) were ____________________, ______________________________________ and _________________________.
four months
The time Ezra and his company were en route from Babylon to Jerusalem was about: four months six weeks fifty years
fifty years
The time period implied opening verse of Ezra, Chapter 7, is approximately four months six weeks fifty years
Malachi Babylon Nehemiah
The view that ___________________________ ministered primarily during Nehemiah's return visit to _______________________ is based upon the observation that Malachi condemned the same sins that ___________________________ had found.
days
Those people of Israel who would not gather in three ___________ in response to Ezra's summons would be removed from the congregation.
one tenth
To assure sufficient labor and protection for Jerusalem, _________________________________________ of the population agreed to live in Jerusalem. one tenth half many
Artaxerxes heads
Two important documents contained in Ezra, Chapters 7-10, are a letter from _________________________________ and a register listing the ________________ of the families that accompanied Ezra to Jerusalem.
all of the above
Upon completion of the Temple and following the Law of Moses, the congregation: appointed priests and Levites for Temple service offered sin offerings kept the Passover kept the Feast of Unleavened Bread all of the above
first discourse
Warned and reproved the people concerning the condition of the Temple.
He wanted God's guidance and protection on the way He wanted to prove the people's faith in God to the king.
What two concerns led Ezra to seek the Lord immediately before their departure? He wanted God's guidance and protection on the way He wanted the king's favor He wanted to prove the people's faith in God to the king. He wanted the Temple project to be successful
all the above
What warning did Mordecai send to Esther? Her life was in danger as much as the rest of the Jews in Persia. Her failure to act would result in the extermination of herself and her family. Her failure to act would be ignoring the possible purpose for which she was queen. all the above none of the above
prayed to the God of heaven and then spoke to the king
When Artaxerxes invited Nehemiah to make his request, Nehemiah: prayed to the God of heaven spoke to the king spoke to the king and then prayed to the God of heaven prayed to the God of heaven and then spoke to the king
inquired concerning his sorrow
When Artaxerxes observed Nehemiah's countenance, he: inquired concerning his sorrow dismissed him from his presence ignored his sadness to avoid embarrassing him waited for Nehemiah to mention his problem
worshiped
When the book was opened, the people stood and __________________________ God. shouted at worshiped prayed to
musical instruments songs
When the foundation of the Temple was laid, the people praised the Lord with: musical instruments songs burnt offerings prayers
True
When the king wished to show his guests his beautiful queen on the seventh day of the feast, Vashti refused to be shown. True False
He believed that the Jews would be completely exterminated if Esther failed to act.
Which of the following is not the case with regard to Mordecai He believed that the Jews would be completely exterminated if Esther failed to act. He believed that Esther's family would perish. He believed that there was a larger purpose in Esther's position as queen of Persia. all the above none of the above
Artaxerxes
Who did the Samaritans finally persuade to stop the work on the Temple? Ahasuerus Artaxerxes Darius
She risked death in going in to the king uninvited.
Why was Queen Esther reluctant to approach the king concerning the threat to her people, the Jews? She didn't want to disturb the busy king. She didn't want to reveal her status as a Jewess. She risked death in going in to the king uninvited. all the above none of the above
Zion Jerusalem salvation
Zechariah 9:9: "Rejoice greatly, O daughter of ___________; shout, O daughter of _____________________________: behold, thy King cometh unto thee, he is just, and having _________________________; lowly, and riding upon an ass, and upon a colt the foal of an ass."
two Haggai
Zechariah began his prophetic ministry about __________ months after ________________________ began his ministry in Jerusalem.
False
Zechariah was a contemporary of the prophet Isaiah. True False
covenant Messianic
Zechariah was concerned not only for Israel's disregard for the state of the Lord's house, but also for the future of the _____________________________ people and the __________________________ kingdom.
priests Zerubbabel
Zechariah was the member of a family of ___________________ who were among the exiles who returned to Jerusalem under the leadership of ____________________________________.
Zechariah 13:7
smite the shepherd
False
Jeshua was the appointed leader of the returning Israelites. True False
Nebuchadnezzar
King Cyrus also returned to the Jews the temple vessels which ____________________________________________________________ had taken from Jerusalem. Nebuchadnezzar Belteshazzar Belshazzar
True
Like those exiles who had returned under Zerubbabel, the exiles under Ezra came of their own free will. True False
True
Opposition to the construction of the Jerusalem walls came from both inside and outside the congregation. True False
True
People, priests, and Levites, all had failed to separate themselves from the people of the land. True False
second discourse
Predicted superior glory for the second inferior Temple structure.
barred from
Priests whose names were not found registered were ________________________________________________________ the priesthood. enrolled in barred from automatically included in
Zechariah 9:9
the coming King
Zechariah 11:12-13
thirty pieces of silver
sheep gate
was built by the priests without locks and bars
valley gate
was built with locks by Nehemiah and congregation
Zechariah 12:10
whom they have pierced
sorrow
News from Jerusalem brought Nehemiah's heart great: joy disappointment anxiety sorrow
water gate
may have belonged to the Temple and palace units
similar
A comparison of the two registers in Ezra (Chapters 2 and 8) reveals that the family names are ______________________.
Agagite
A derivative of Agag, the title of the Amalekite kings. According to Jewish tradition, an Agagite represented one who was a descendant of the royal line of the Amalekites. The Amalekites had always been enemies of the Israelites and had almost been exterminated during Saul's reign.
False
A powerful king of Persia, Ahasuerus reigned over 157 provinces from India to Ethiopia. True False
gallows
Haman's friends and wife advised Haman to build a _________________ on which to execute Mordecai. gallows chopping block pyre
walls gates
Hanani's news from Jerusalem was that the Jews were experiencing great affliction and that the _______________ of the city were broken down and the _________________ were burned with fire.
False
Mordecai was of the tribe of Judah. True False
False
Nehemiah asked the provincial governor for money and protection during the journey to Jerusalem. True False
dedication
Nehemiah led Israel in a formal ____________________________ of the Jerusalem walls. inspection rejection dedication
rebuild
Nehemiah requested Artaxerxes to send him to Jerusalem that he might _______________________ it. rebuild decorate defend
nation Levites Messiah
Nehemiah's registration would serve to identify membership in the Hebrew ____________________, to verify the official positions of the priests and ______________________, and to preserve the records of the line by which the promised ________________________ would come.
False
Six additional gates were mentioned by Nehemiah, but not as being constructed; they were probably inside gates, which belonged to the Temple and palace units. True False
True
Six gates were mentioned by Nehemiah as part of the wall construction work, suggesting that they were "outside" gates. True False
servants Gibeonites
The Nethinims were Temple ________________________ and they probably descended from the _________________________________.
Ahasuerus
The Samaritans continued their efforts to frustrate the work of Israel on the Temple from the days of Cyrus through the reign of: Ahasuerus Artaxerxes Darius
confession repentance
The Word of God brought conviction, and conviction resulted in covering ________________________________ which was accompanied by ___________________________________.
52 days
The actual construction work on the walls of Jerusalem was completed in _______________________________. 52 days 3 1/2 years 5 months
one seven
The approximate proportion of priests among the first returnees was __________ in _______________.
True
The basis for the return to Palestine from exile was not association with a tribal name, but rather individual choice. True False