Untitled Flashcard Set

Covenant

A pact or agreement made between God and the people of Israel.

Jephthah

Judge of Israel who vowed to sacrifice whoever first came out of his house if he returned victorious.

Dagon

God of the Philistines whose statue fell before the Ark of the Covenant.

Agag

Amalekite king spared by Saul, resulting in Saul's punishment.

Mount Gilboa

Mountain where Saul and his sons died in battle against the Philistines.

Bathsheba

Wife of Uriah who had an adulterous relationship with King David.

Araunah the Jebusite

Man whose threshing floor David purchased to build an altar.

Abiathar

Priest who supported Adonijah's claim to Kingship.

Jeroboam

Leader who revolted against King Rehoboam, son of Solomon.

Naaman's slave girl

Suggested to him to seek healing from the prophet in Samaria.

Assyria

Empire that conquered the northern kingdom of Israel.

Nebuchadnezzar

King who exiled the inhabitants of Judah to Babylon.

Ezra

Scribe who led Jewish exiles to return and rebuild Jerusalem.

Tabernacles

Feast that Ezra instructed people to celebrate.

Raphael

Angel who accompanied Tobiah and rescued him from Asmodeus.

Psalm 23

Psalm containing the phrase: 'The Lord is my shepherd, there is nothing I lack'.

David

Composer of Psalm 51, a penitential psalm.

Psalm 137

Psalm expressing sorrow of Jews in Babylon.

Ecclesiastes

Book containing the phrase: 'There is an appointed time for everything'.

Isaiah 40-55

Chapters containing oracles on the Servant of the Lord.

Isaiah

Prophet who said God would never forget His people.

Jeremiah

Prophet who foretold God's law would be written on the hearts of the people.

Piece of land

What Jeremiah bought and gave the sealed deed to Baruch.

Ezekiel

Prophet who saw the vision of creatures with human and animal faces.

Susanna

Innocent woman saved by Daniel's wisdom.

Cedar

Tree compared to a righteous person in the Psalms.

Nehemiah

Governor who led the rebuilding of Jerusalem’s wall after exile.

Isaiah

Prophet who foretold the coming of Immanuel.

Horeb

Alternate name for Mount Sinai.

Gold Calf

Idol fashioned by Aaron from gold earrings.

Rahab

Prostitute who helped Israelite spies in Jericho.

Samson

Man whose mistake involved sleeping near a woman with scissors.

Goliath

Philistine giant who encountered David.

Nathan

Prophet who informed David of God's direction.

Assyria

Location where Samaria's people were exiled.

Psalm 51

Psalm written by David after his adultery was exposed.

Jerusalem

City mourned by exiles in Babylon as per Psalm 137.

Gomer

Hosea's wife who was a former prostitute.

Mount Ararat

Mountain where Noah's ark came to rest.

Noah

Man who planted a vineyard after the great flood.

Egyptian

Nationality of Hagar, Abraham's slave.

Moriah

Land where Isaac was to be offered as sacrifice.

Dinah

Only daughter of Jacob and Leah.

Horeb

Another name for Mount Sinai.

Nazirite

Person dedicated to God, with unshaven head, until vow completion.

70 elders

Helpers in guiding Moses and the Israelites.

Caleb

Only exile allowed to enter the Promised Land with Joshua.

Balaam

Prophet who blessed rather than cursed Israel.

Levi

Tribe of Israel from which the priests descended.

Mount Nebo

Mountain where Moses died, seeing only the Promised Land.

Judges

Military leaders appointed by God to sustain Israel.

Deborah

Prophetess who aided Barak in defeating Sisera.

Mara

Name Naomi wanted to be called due to her bitterness.

Mahlon

Ruth's deceased former husband.

Eli

Mentor who instructed Samuel to listen to God.

Bathsheba

Woman whose mistake led to a significant biblical event.

Elisha

Prophet confronted by children who mocked him.

Cyrus

Persian king who ordered the rebuilding of God's temple.

Cedar

Type of tree represented in Psalms metaphorically.

Nehemiah

Governor associated with the rebuilding of Jerusalem.

Isaiah

Prophet who assured King Ahaz of divine protection.

Jeremiah

Prophet struggling with his speaking ability.

Cows of Bashan

Name given by Amos to wealthy, unkind women.

Amaziah

Priest who commanded Amos to leave Judah.

Malachi

Prophet who promised the return of Elijah.

Shem

Son of Noah favored for special blessing.

Sheol

Underworld where spirits of the dead go.

Day of Atonement

Only time the high priest entered the Holy of Holies.

Passover

Jewish feast celebrated by Jesus at age 12.

Herod the Great

Responsible for beautifying the Temple.

Nathanael

Skeptic who questioned Jesus's background.

Hour

Term referring to Jesus' time of passion.

Eutychus

Young man who fell asleep during Paul’s preaching.

1 Corinthians

Letter containing Paul's famous hymn to love.

Apollos

Eloquent Jewish convert seen as rival to Paul.

Phinehas

Grandson of Aaron known for zeal in defending the covenant.

Mount Gilboa

Mountain where Saul was defeated by Philistines.

Jubilee

Celebration marking the fiftieth year, aiding the poor.

Jeroboam

Administrator who rebelled against Solomon, became king of Israel.

Matthew

Gospel containing the Parable of the Ten Virgins.

Mary of Bethany

Woman who anointed Jesus’ feet in the Gospel of John.

Matthew

Gospel containing Jesus’ cry from the cross.

Eunice

Mother of Timothy, who collaborated with Paul.

The Amen

Title for Jesus meaning 'the faithful witness'.

Armageddon

Mythical site of final battle between God and evil.

Zerubbabel

Returned from Babylonian captivity, appointed governor.

Ants

Animal species cited for wisdom in Proverbs.

Leviathan

Mythical sea monster found in prophetic literature.

Cleopas

One of the disciples Jesus walked with to Emmaus.

Bethany

Location from which Jesus ascended to heaven.

Man born blind

Cured by Jesus and faced opposition for his healing.

Julius

Centurion in charge of Paul during his transport to Rome.

Epaphroditus

Sent by Philippians to assist Paul in prison.

Salem

City associated with Melchizedek, king of righteousness.

1 John

Letter stating 'God is love'.