Entering the Promised Land
Joshue
Who were the Judges?
Warrior rulers who led the Israelites after Joshua and Moses died.
Who did Samuel anoint as Israel's first king and what were his qualifications?
Saul, he was strong and handsome. He looked like a king.
Who became the king of Israel after King David died?
Solomon
What happened to the kingdom of Israel after Solomon died?
It split into two kingdoms: 10 tribes formed the northern kingdom and were called Israel, 2 tribes formed the southern kingdom and were called Judah
How did the Israelites cross the Jordan River to enter the promised land?
God parted the Jordan River just like he did the Red Sea. The Israelites walked across on dry land.
Who asked God to give him a sign by placing a wool fleece on the ground at night?
Gideon
Who did Samuel anoint as the second king of Israel?
David
The LORD appeared to Solomon and said "Ask for whatever you want and I will give it to you." What did Solomon ask for?
Wisdom
After years of no rain, who challenged the prophets of Baal and Asherah (false gods) to prove who worshipped the real God?
Elijah
What city was the first obstacle in Israel's quest to take the promised land?
Jericho
What was the source of Samson's power?
The Spirit of the LORD. Also acceptable, his hair.
How many stones did it take David to kill Goliath?
He only used one to kill him. He took five smooth stones with him though.
What did Solomon build for God?
The Temple
Isreal and Judah did evil in the sight of the LORD so God sent which nations to attack and take them into exile?
Assyria and Babylon
Who hid the Israelite spies in Jericho?
Rahab
Who told Naomi "Where you go I will go," and "Your people will be my people, and your Dog my God?"
Ruth
From whom did David steal a wife and later have murdered?
Uriah
How many wives did Solomon have?
700 (699 too many!)
Who led the effort to rebuild the walls around Jerusalem after returning from exile?
Nehemiah
How many total times did the Israelites march around Jericho before God knocked down the walls?
13. Once each day for six days and seven times on the seventh day.
Who bought Naomi's family's land and married Ruth?
Boaz
What did David do when he was confronted with his sin with Bathsheba and murdering Uriah?
He repented (asked God to forgive him).
Why was having so many wives wrong?
Because God says marriage is between one man and one woman. Also, the wives worshipped other gods and this caused the Israelites to go astray.
How many times is God mentioned by name in the book of Esther?
Zero