Exam 2: Important Dates

Who was the first king of Israel?

Jeroboam I (922-901 BCE)

Who was the first king of Judah?

Rehoboam (922-915 BCE)

What significant event occurred in 722/721 BCE?

The Fall of Israel

Which prophet is associated with the Northern Kingdom of Israel around 760 BCE?

Amos

What was the primary message of Hosea, who prophesied around 750-725 BCE?

Israel will receive judgment for forsaking YHWH for Baal.

What major crisis did Isaiah address during his prophecies (742-700 BCE)?

The Syro-Ephraimite and Assyrian crises.

What is the significance of Micah's prophecies in the eighth century BCE?

He delivered judgment on social injustice and offered hope for the future.

What did Zephaniah prophesy around 626 BCE?

Strong judgment tempered by the idea of a remnant.

What was Nahum's primary message around 625 BCE?

God will act for the people in the destruction of Nineveh.

What dialogue does Habakkuk engage in around 600 BCE?

A dialogue on the justice of God.

What was Jeremiah's role during his prophecies (626-580 BCE)?

He delivered oracles against Judah and the nations and spoke of the new covenant.

What significant event happened in 586 BCE?

The Fall of Jerusalem and the beginning of Babylonian captivity.

What was Ezekiel's focus in his prophecies (593-571 BCE)?

Biographical information about the prophet and visions of Israel's restoration.

What was the purpose of Haggai's prophecies around 520 BCE?

To encourage the rebuilding of the temple.

What themes are present in Zechariah's prophecies around 520 BCE?

Rebuilding the temple and God's continued activity after the exile.

What does Malachi emphasize in his prophecies around 500 BCE?

The importance of right worship.

What does the book of Joel (ca. 400 BCE) address?

The locust plague and the Day of YHWH.

What is the significance of Jonah's message (ca. 400 BCE)?

God is the Lord of all nations.

What was the focus of Obadiah's prophecies in the early 6th century BCE?

Judgment upon Edom, the destroyer of Jerusalem.