Movement to Monarchy Review Quiz

Vocabulary flashcards covering key figures, events, and concepts from Israel's movement to monarchy, based on a reading quiz.

Judge, prophet, and priest

Samuel’s role in Israel

King David

Conquered Jerusalem and moved the ark of the covenant there as a symbol of YHWH’s choice of his monarchical line

Primarily comes through everyday events and ordinary people

God’s involvement in David’s kingship narratives

Described as an adulterer, highly popular, and a public servant (not an idolater)

King David's character (biblical presentation)

King Solomon's reign actions

Establishment of forced labor, construction of the temple, and taxation of the people to support building projects

Jeroboam

The first ruler of the northern kingdom of Israel

Samaria

City established by Omri as the capital of the northern Kingdom

Based upon the level of commitment the king has to the covenant with YHWH

Judgment of kings in 1–2 Kings

The prophets

Primary advocates for covenant loyalty in 1–2 Kings

Assyrian Empire

Responsible for the defeat of the northern kingdom in 722/721 BCE