Questions

Who led the Israelites into the Promised Land after the death of Moses?

Joshua

What are judges in the context of the Israelites?

Military leaders called by God to help the Israelites remain true to the covenant.

What particular sin did the Israelites continue to commit against God?

Idolatry.

Why did the monarchy begin among the Israelites?

Because the Israelites kept begging for a king.

Who was the last and most significant judge of Israel?

Samuel.

Who was David?

Israelites' greatest king and ancestor of Jesus Christ, guilty of adultery and murder.

What was Solomon’s greatest achievement?

Building the temple in Jerusalem.

What is a name for those who remained faithful to YHWH during the time of captivity?

Remnant.

Which of the following was not a recurring theme of the prophets’ message?

To rise up against your captors.

What prophetic book was a collection of prophecies delivered over 250 years?

The book of Isaiah

Which young prophet taught by enacting living symbols and parables?

Jeremiah.

Who was considered the father of the Jewish religion, known for outrageous visions?

Ezekiel.

What became increasingly important after the Exile due to many Jewish people living outside Palestine?

Synagogue and the roles of rabbis and scribes.

What was called 'the abomination of desolation'?

Antiochus IV’s installation of a statue of Zeus on the altar in the temple.

Who recaptured Jerusalem from the Seleucid rule?

The Maccabee family.