Old Testament History Final Flashcards

(1.11.1) What did Hannah promise Jehovah in return for giving her a son?

1. She would return the son to God all the days of his life
2. A razor should not touch his head and like Samson he would be raised as a Nazorite

(1.11.2) What does the name Samuel mean?

Asked of God

(1.11.3) What did God warn Eli would occur to both of his sons on the same day?

That both of his sons would die on the same day

(1.11.4) What did the Philistines capture from the Israelites?

The ark of the covenant

(1.11.5) What is the meaning of the name “Ichabod”?

The glory has departed

(1.11.6) What is the name of the stone that commemorated Israel's victory over the Philistines?

- Ebenezer
- Ebenezer means the stone of help (need to know)

(1.11.7) Why did the children of Israel demand a king?

- Samuel's sons were not accepted by the people
- There were increased threats against Israel
- Other nations had a king

(1.11.8) Under what conditions would Nahash make a covenant with the people of Jabesh-Gilead?

That the right eye of all the men of Israel would be put out

(1.11.9) What vow did Saul make at Battle of Michmash?

To place a curse on anyone who stopped to eat anything what day until the enemy was defeated

(1.11.10) Through what venue was David brought into Saul’s court?

Through his musical ability

(1.11.11) What event caused Saul to change his attitude towards David?

- Which he killed Goliath
- Goliath is the champion of the Philistines (need to know)

(1.11.12) What was the reward to the Israelite who defeated Goliath? (3 things)

1. Great wealth
2. You would get souls daughter in marriage
3. Tax exemption

(1.11.13) Whose spirit did Saul want the witch of Endor to bring up?

Samuel

(1.12.1) Where did the death of Saul occur?

At Mount Gilboa

(1.12.2) What are the three primary characteristics of Hebrew poetry?

1. Parallelism
2. Meter
3. Stanzas

(1.12.3) Who was the youngest son of Saul with whom David fought?

Ish-Bosheth

(1.12.4) What tragedy occurred while the ark was in transit?

The oxen stumbled, Uzzah put out his hand to steady the Ark and he fell dead

(1.12.5) What were the results of the curse David put on Michal?

She would not bear children

(1.12.6) After the ark was brought to Jerusalem, what did David want to do for God?

To build a Cedar house (temple) to worship God

(1.12.7) What did God promise David through Nathan?

That Davids dynasty would be permanent

(1.12.8) With whom did David commit the sin of adultery?

Bathsheba

(1.12.9) Who rebuked David for his sin of adultery?

The prophet Nathan

(1.12.10) What was the name of David and Bathsheba’s second child?

Solomon

(1.12.11) Against whom did Amnon commit his violent sin?

Tamar

(1.12.12) Who killed Amnon?

Absalom

(1.12.13) At what location was Absalom proclaimed King instead of David?

At Hebron

(1.12.14) Who was responsible for killing Absalom

Joab

(1.12.15) Which of David’s sons declared himself his father’s successor as king?

Adonijah

(1.12.16) Before his death, what did David delegate to Solomon?

To build the temple

(1.12.17) What request did Solomon make of God while in Gibeon?

To have wisdom to govern the people

(1.12.18) The student will need to recognize the major points in this lecture as they relate to the book of Proverbs

- It was written by Solomon
- It is a collection of Hebrew literature

(1.12.19) The student will need to recognize the major points in this lecture as they relate to the book of Ecclesiastes.

- These are written by Solomon when he is an old man
- He has a lot of regrets
- The meaning of life comes from God alone

(1.12.20) The student will need to recognize the major points of this lecture as they relate to the book of Song of Songs

- Written by Solomon
- Sexual by nature
- Collection of wedding songs

(1.12.21) What were the 3 major principal rooms in Solomon's temple?

1. The inner sanctuary
- Most holy place, holies of holies, where the Ark of the covenant was, 2 statues of cherubim
2. The Holy place
- Main hall, alter of incense, 10 tables for the show bread (10 tribes were in the promised land)
3. The portico
- In Front of the sanctuary

(1.12.23) Arrange the events at the dedication of Solomon’s temple in the correct order

1. Mass assembly
2. Ark brought into the temple
3. Many sacrifices
4. Praise
5. Glory cloud covers temple
6. Solomon’s short speech and long prayer
7. Many more sacrifices
8. Fire upon the altar
9. Feast

(1.12.24) Who was the man who eventually became Solomon’s most significant adversary?

Jeroboam (Also had Hadad and Rezon)

(1.13.1) Which prophet told Jeroboam he would be the King over ten tribes?

Ahijah

(1.13.2) What was the indirect cause of the Divided Kingdom?

There was a rivalry between the tribe of Judah in the south and other tries in the north

(1.13.3) What was the direct cause of the Divided Kingdom?

Because Rehoboam continued the heavy taxation

(1.13.4a) What were the advantages of the Kingdom of Israel?

- Three or four times as large as Judah
- Superior economically
- Better agriculture

(1.13.4b) What were the advantages of the Kingdom of Judah?

- Jerusalem was a part of Judah
- Oneness of government - strong unity

(1.13.5a) What were the capitals of the kingdom of Israel?

- 3 capitals during its history
1. Shechem
2. Tirzah
3. Samaria

(1.13.5b) What was the capital of the Kingdom of Judah?

- 1 capital during its history
1. Jerusalem

(1.13.6) Which kings of Judah sought to follow God? (8 of them)

1. Asa
2. Jehoshaphat
3. Joash
4. Amaziah
5. Uzziah
6. Jotham
7. Hezekiah
8. Josiah

(1.13.7) What mistake did Jeroboam make when setting up new worship traditions fo the people of Israel?

He instituted Idle worship instead of Jehovah

(1.13.8) Who murdered Nadab, king of Israel, and then succeeded him as king?

Baasha

(1.13.9) Which king of Israel was assassinated at a party by a captain of his army?

Elam

(1.13.10) Which king of Israel moved the capital of Israel to Samaria?

Omri

Who is Omri’s son?

Ahab

(1.13.11) Who was stoned to death because he refused to sell his property to Ahab?

Naboth

(1.13.12) Which king of Judah entered into an alliance with Ahab?

Jehoshaphat

(1.13.13) Which lady, who was married to a king of Israel, was also the daughter of Ethbaal, king of Sidon?

- Jezebel
- She is also the one who brought Baal to Israel (need to know)

(1.13.14) Which prophet announced a severe drought because of the sins of Ahab and Jezebel?

Elijah

(1.13.15) Which prophet restored life to the widow of Zarephath’s son?

Elijah

(1.13.16) At what location did Elijah defeat the prophets of Baal?

Mount Carmel

(1.13.17) Where was Elijah when he heard the voice of God?

In a cave at Mount Horeb (Mount Sinai)

(1.13.18) What was the final request Elisha made of Elijah?

A double portion of Elijah’s spirit

(1.13.19) The student will be responsible for knowing which knowing which miracles were performed through Elisha

1. The Jordan River divided
2. The waters were sweetened
3. The windows oil was multiplied
4. Shunammite’s son was restored to life
5. Poisoned stew was rendered harmless
6. feeding of 100 men
7. Naaman was healed of leprosy
8. The floating ax head
9. The blinded eyes

(1.13.20) Which prophet predicted the death of Ahab

Micaiah (pay attention to the spelling)

(1.13.21) Which book of minor prophecy is an oracle against the Edomites?

Obadiah

(1.13.22) Which king of Israel was responsible for the death of Jezebel?

Jehu

(1.13.23) Which king of Israel entered Jerusalem and plundered the temple?

Jehoash

(1.13.24) Which prophet was not pleased when God commanded him to preach repentance to the people of Nineveh?

Jonah

(1.13.25) Which prophet was a herdsman and a layperson?

Amos

(1.14.1) During Rehoboam’s rule, which Egyptian king invaded Jerusalem?

Shishak

(1.14.2.) Who was the first “good” king over Judah?

Asa

(1.14.3) Which king of Judah formed an alliance with Ahab, king of Israel?

Jehoshaphat

(1.14.4) Which king of Judah married Athaliah, the daughter of Ahab and Jezebel?

Jehoram

(1.14.5) Who slew most of the descendants of David in order to ascend to the throne of Judah?

Athaliah

(1.14.6) What plague, signifying the coming Day of the Lord, does Joel describe?

Plague of Locus

(1.14.7) Which king of Judah began a fundraising project to repair the temple?

Joash

(1.14.8) Who was the only king of either Judah or Israel to die a leper?

Uzziah

(1.14.9) Which king of Judah invited the northern kingdom of Israel to Jerusalem to celebrate Passover?

Hezekiah

(1.14.10) Which king of Judah had his life extended by fifteen years?

Hezekiah

(1.14.11) Who was the worst king in either Israel or Judah?

Manasseh

(1.14.12) Who was king of Judah when “the Book of the Law” that had been given to Moses was found?

Josiah

(1.14.13) Under whose reign did the prophet Jeremiah begin his work?

Josiah

(1.15.1) What Old Testament books are the principal sources for information during the exile?

Primary
1. Ezekiel
2. Daniel
Secondary
1. Jeremiah
(Need to know for the test)

(1.15.2) What were five benefits for Judah during this period of captivity?

1. There was a revival of monotheism (meaning one God)
2. There was a new respect for the law of Moses
3. The birth of the synagogue (a gathering place, this also replaced the temple)
4. There was a revival of personal religion
5. The exile basically called for a savior to come
(Need to know for the test)

(1.15.3) What were two religious' crises for the Hebrews living in Babylon?

1. The Hebrews were tempted with the materialistic prosperity of living in Babylon
2. Could God be worshiped in a foreign land (Prophets said yes He could be)

(1.15.4) Who were the prophets during the time of the exile?

1. Jeremiah (Israel)
2. Daniel
3. Ezekiel

(1.15.5) What were the Babylonian names given to Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah?

- Daniel - Belteshazzar (stayed as Daniel in the book)
- Hananiah - Shadrach
- Mishael - Meshach
- Azariah - Abednego

(1.15.6) What did Daniel do to avoid execution by Nebuchadnezzar?

He interpreted his dream

(1.15.7) After interpreting Nebuchadnezzar’s dream, what request did Daniel make on behalf of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego?

To put them in charge of the affairs of Babylon

(1.15.8) What strange event occurred during Belshazzar’s feast?

The fingers of a human hand appeared and wrote upon the wall (on the test)

(1.15.9) What are the meanings of the words written on the wall during Belshazzar’s feast?

- Meme - to count (numbered the days of the kingdom)
- Tekel- to weigh (He is guilty)
- Parsin- to divide (Babylon would be divided between the Medes and the Persians)

(1.15.10) What does the story of Ester describe?

The welfare of the exiles that did not return to Jerusalem

(1.15.11) Who was Ester’s cousin who adopted her?

Mordecai

(1.15.12) Who was Xerxes’ prince who obtained a decree to kill all of the Jews?

Haman

(1.15.13) What feast was established to celebrate the Jews’ deliverance from Haman?

Feast of Purim

What year was: The Babylonians first deported citizens from Judah to Babylon?

605 BC

What year was: the second deportation of citizens from Judah to Babylon?

597 BC

What year was: Jerusalem was destroyed and burned to the ground?

586 BC

(1.16.2) What three prophets wrote during the period of return and restoration?

1. Ezra
2. Nehemiah
3. Esther

(1.16.3) Who was the leader of the first group to return to the Promised Land?

Zerubbabel

(1.16.4) What were the four reasons the Jews were inspired to return to Jerusalem?

1. There religious impulse
2. National pride
3. The prophets predicted their return
4. They were encouraged to return

(1.16.5) Upon returning to Jerusalem, what feast did the Jews celebrate?

The feast of Tabernacles (booths)

(1.16.6) Who were the “enemies” who tried to help the Jews rebuild the temple?

Samaritans

(1.16.7) Which prophet accused the people of becoming so absorbed in building their own houses?

Haggai

(1.16.8) Which postexilic prophet’s message focused on the people’s spiritual transformation?

Zechariah