Old Testament Survey Exam 2 Review: Joshua–David

Vocabulary practice flashcards covering key terms, historical figures, theological themes, and events from Joshua through David for Old Testament Survey Exam 2.

Two-Fold Structure of Joshua

The division of the Book of Joshua into two main sections: Conquering the land (chapters 1–12) and Dividing the land (chapters 13–24).

Miracle of the Jordan River

God stopped the Jordan River to reassure Israel that He was with them and would give them all nations.

Jordan River Memorial

A memorial made from twelve large stones taken from the dry river bed by one man from each tribe, serving as a history of the land, a witness to nations, and a reminder of faith.

Manna

The provision of food from God that ceased when Israel crossed the Jordan and ate bread made from the grains of that land.

Angel with a Drawn Sword

An appearance to Joshua confirming that God was fighting for Israel and was on their side, encouraging them to go fight.

Seven-Day Battle Tactics against Jericho

God's tactic of catching Jericho off guard by marching around the city every day, culminating in shouting that caused the walls to fall down.

Battle of Ai

A battle in which Israel sent 3,000 men and was defeated because individuals took wealth when God strictly commanded them not to.

Burnt Offering (Mt. Ebal)

A sacrifice offered by Joshua on Mt. Ebal that signified complete devotion to God.

Peace Offering (Mt. Ebal)

A sacrifice offered by Joshua on Mt. Ebal that represented sharing a meal with God.

Miracle of the Sun and Hailstones

Divine interventions where God sent hailstones and stopped the sun to demonstrate His power and show that He, not Israel, defeated their enemies.

Cities of Refuge

Designated places of safety where someone who accidentally killed another person could flee for protection.

Levitical Cities

Cities throughout the divided territories given specifically to the Levites, who served God.

Fulfilled Aspects of the Abrahamic Covenant

The three components fulfilled in Joshua: Land, Descendants, and Blessing.

Cycle of Apostasy

The four-step repeating pattern in Judges: Israel departs from God → God punishes Israel with military defeat and enslavement → Israel repents and pleads for deliverance → God raises a judge to deliver the people.

Baal

A Canaanite storm and fertility god whose worship by the Israelites demonstrated unfaithfulness to the LORD.

Ashtaroth

A Canaanite goddess associated with fertility and sexuality (related to Astarte) whose worship signaled Israel's unfaithfulness to the LORD.

Ehud

A left-handed judge who killed an oppressing king by plunging an 18-inch sword into his stomach.

Deborah

A prophetess who led an army of 10,000 men into battle, during which Jael killed the enemy commander with a tent peg.

Gideon

A judge who tore down the altars of Baal and defeated the enemy using 300 men armed with jars, horns, and torches.

Jephthah

A judge who led Israel to military victory against the Ammonites.

Nazirite Vow

A lifelong vow of dedication to YHWH containing three requirements: never cut hair, never touch anything unclean, and consume nothing from the vine.

Delilah

The woman who enticed and betrayed Samson for money, resulting in his capture, blinding, and humiliation.

Ruth

A Moabite woman who exhibited loyal, self-giving covenant love by staying with Naomi, eventually becoming the ancestor of King David.

Boaz

A godly man who treated Ruth honorably, provided food and protection, followed proper legal customs, and publicly fulfilled his duty as redeemer.

Elkanah and Hannah

The parents of Samuel; Hannah prayed earnestly for a son and vowed to dedicate him entirely to the LORD.

Hophni and Phinehas

The wicked sons of the high priest Eli who abused their office, took the best sacrifices, committed sexual immorality at the sanctuary, and brought the Ark of the Covenant into battle to force God's hand.

Dagon

The Philistine god whose statue collapsed twice before the captured Ark of the Covenant inside his temple.

Jonathan

Saul's son and a godly hero who made a covenant with David and demonstrated loyalty by giving him his robe, weapons, and belt.

King Agag

The king of Amalek whom Saul disobediently spared along with the best livestock instead of destroying them as God had commanded.

Bethlehem

The hometown of David, where he was tending sheep as Jesse's youngest son when Samuel arrived to anoint him.

Goliath

An imposing Philistine champion whose extensive armor and height demonstrated that David's victory came solely from the LORD rather than human weapons.

Abiathar and Gad

Two spiritual guides who joined David and his group of 400 to 600 men; Abiathar was a priest and Gad was a prophet.

Witch of Endor

A medium consulted by Saul at the end of his life to summon the spirit of Samuel, confirming Saul's lost condition and ending in a rebuke.

Davidic Covenant

God's promise that David's descendant would build God's house and establish an everlasting kingdom; partially fulfilled by Solomon and ultimately fulfilled in Jesus the Messiah.

Book of Psalms

A collection of 150 Hebrew poems and songs used in worship, prayer, praise, lament, thanksgiving, wisdom, and royal celebration.

Superscription

Introductory heading found in a psalm containing information such as author, historical background, and musical notations.

Synonymous Parallelism

A Hebrew poetic device in which the second line repeats the same thought as the first line.

Antithetical Parallelism

A Hebrew poetic device in which the second line expresses an opposite or contrasting idea to the first line.

Synthetic Parallelism

A Hebrew poetic device in which the second line builds upon, completes, or expands the thought of the first line.

Emblematic Parallelism

A Hebrew poetic device that uses a symbol, metaphor, or comparison to convey an idea.

Climactic Parallelism

A Hebrew poetic device that repeats words or phrases in successive lines to build up to a climax.

Formal Parallelism

A category of Hebrew poetic parallelism characterized by a random, free, or varied line structure.

Bathsheba

The wife of Uriah whom David took after seeing her bathe from his rooftop, who later became the mother of Solomon.

Nathan

The prophet sent by God to confront David about his adultery and murder using the parable of a rich man stealing a poor man's only lamb.

Absalom

David's son who rebelled and attempted to take the throne, whose death caused David immense sorrow and revealed his deep fatherly love.

Threshing Floor of Araunah/Ornan

The property purchased by David to build an altar and offer sacrifices to stop a divine plague, which later became the site associated with the Temple.

Book of Chronicles

A historical book retelling Israel's history from a priestly and worship-centered viewpoint, emphasizing David, the Temple, Levites, and royal lineage while omitting David's personal failures.