Joshua
It was in this land that Joseph's bones were finally laid to rest.
What is Shechem?
(Josh.24:32)
Forty-two thousand men of Ephraim died because they could not correctly say this word. (You'll lose if you don't say it right.)
What is Shibboleth?
(Judges 12:6)
This widowed sister-in-law of Ruth returned to her Moabite family.
Who was Orpah?
(Ru.1:14,15)
Unlike David, of the tribe of Judah, the first king of Israel was a descendant of this son of Jacob.
Who was Benjamin?
(1Sam9:1,2,17)
David failed to follow God's instructions for moving the Ark of the covenant. This man died when he tried to keep it from falling.
Who was Uzzah?
(2Sam.6:3-7;Ex.25:14;Num7:9;Josh.3:14
Joshua had to remove his sandals when he stood before this person.
Who is the Prince of Jehovah's Army?
(Josh.5:15)
Certainly, here was someone whose fat could never smoke on Jehovah's altar
Who was King Eg'lon of Moab?
(Ju.3:17)
It was this provision in the Mosaic Law that allowed Ruth to acquire sustenance for herself and Naomi.
What is gleaning?
(Ruth 2:2,6,7)
Childless Hannah's tormentor.
Who was Peninnah?
(1Sam1:1,2,6,7)
This was actually the number of times David was anointed king.
What is three?
(2Sam 2:4 [2nd];5:3-5 [3rd];1Sam 16:13[1st])
This tribe of the sons of Israel was not given a land inheritance.
Who are the Levites?
(Josh.13:14)
The actions of Gideon's 300 soldiers terrified the Midianites while each held this in his left hand.
What is a torch?
(Ju.7:20)
This agricultural tragedy is why Elimelech took his family from Israel to Moab.
What is a famine?
(Ru.1:1,2)
This stolen property turned out to be a real pain in the behind to the Philistines.
What is the Ark of the Covenant?
(1Sam5:6-12)
Absalom was persuaded to ignore the good advice of Ahithophel. Ahithophel then went home and did this.
What is, hanged himself?
(2Sam17:23)
She showed loyal love to two Israelite men. In return, she and her family survived the destruction of Jericho.
Who was Rahab?
(Josh.2:1,4,6,12;6:17,22,23,25)
Remember the riddle that Samson spoke to the Philistines? This was the answer.
What is, bees honey in a lion's carcass?
(Ju.14:8-19)
He is the Great-grandson of Boaz and Ruth.
Who is King David?
(Ruth 4:21,22)
This decisive woman, in spite of her senseless husband, prevented David from shedding innocent blood.
Who was Abigail?
(1Sam.25:32-35)
These three prophets were contemporaries of King David.
Who were Samuel, Gad and Nathan?
(1Sam.16:13;2Sam7:2;2Sam24:11)
After the Passover near Jericho, Jehovah removed this support from the Israelites.
What is Manna?
(Josh.5:10-12)
This prophetess, who sat under a palm tree, was appointed by Jehovah to judge Israel.
Who was Deborah?
(Ju.4:4,5)
Because Ruth submitted to the Repurchase, the women said she was better to Naomi than these!
What is seven sons?
(Ruth 4:14,15)
David could not wear Saul's sword and battle gear against Goliath, but he later accepted equipment from this man.
Who was Jonathan?
(1Sam.17:38,39;18:3,4)
This victim of fraud and slander forfeited his claim to his inheritance, preferring to finish his life in King David's court.
Who was Mephibosheth?
(1Sam 20:14,15;2Sam 9:1-7;16:1-4;19:24-30)
The inhabitants of this city tricked Israel into a peace treaty.
What is Gibeon?
(Josh 9:3-6,15,22)
The Israelite tribes fought against the tribe of Benjamin and swore never to give them this.
What are their daughters (as wives)?
(Ju 21:1,7)
In those days, a transaction was finalized when one man gave this to the other.
What is "his sandal"?
(Ruth 4:7)
Samuel writes, "For the prophet of today used to be called a ____ in former times."
What is a seer?
(1Sam 9:9)
Mi'chal, David's wife, was deprived of this because she despised David for dancing in public.
What is, children?
(2Sam 6:16,23)
Jehovah commanded Joshua to do this to the enemy war horses.
What is, hamstring?
(Josh 11:6,9)
In the days of the judges, a traveler could expect to find lodging if he sat here.
What is, the public square?
(Ju 19:15)
Ruth presented herself to Boaz, the Repurchaser. Boaz sent Ruth back to Naomi with six measures of this grain.
What is barley?
(Ruth 3:15, 17)
Samuel took this with him as a pretext when he anointed David to be king.
What is, a young cow?
(1Sam16:1,2)
Joshebbashebeth, Elieazar and Shammah brought this expensive gift to David from Bethlehem.
What is, water (from the cistern near Bethlehem)
(2Sam 23:8,9,11,15-17)
This was another name for the Salt Sea.
What is, the Dead Sea?
(Josh 15:2,4,5 [ftn.])
Whatever happened to Samson's first wife and father-in-law?
What is, the Philistines burned them with fire?
(Ju 15:6)
Naomi left this Judean town with her husband and returned with Ruth.
What is Bethlehem (Ephrathah)?
(Ruth 1:1-3,18,19)
Jonathan unknowingly broke his father's rash oath by doing this.
What is, tasting honey?
(1Sam14:24,26-30)
This man of the house of David was also named Jedidiah.
Who was Solomon?
(2Sam12:24,25)
This is the modern-day name of the Great Sea.
What is, the Mediterranean?
(Josh 9:1 (ftn.))
Gideon refused to be king over Israel. Instead, he accepted this from each man's spoils of war.
What is, a gold nose ring?
(Ju 8:23-25)
Naomi, bitter because of her loss, told the women to call her this name?
What is Ma'ra (Bitter)?
(Ruth 1:20)
This was how long Saul reigned as king when Jehovah decided to replace him.
What is, two years?
(1Sam 13:1-14)
This man reproved David for his show of grief over the usurper, prince Absalom.
Who was Joab?
(2Sam 19:1,5-7)
This man was put to death for taking and hiding spoil that was supposed to be destroyed.
Who was Achan?
(Josh 7:20,21,25)
This is where Jephthah lived after his brothers cast him out.
What is, the land of Tob?
(Ju 11:3)
This was a good part of town to do business, since there were always people around to serve as witnesses.
What is, the city gate?
(Ruth 4:1,2,11)
He yelled at a boy because he asked about a man from Gath.
Who was Eliab (David's oldest brother)?
(1Sam17:26-29)
David's humiliated ambassadors were lovingly told to remain in this city until their beards grew back.
What is Jericho?
(2Sam10:5)