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Who will be with you to help you overcome problems and temptations?
God
What sad thing happend to Naomi in Moab?
Her husband and sons died.
Which Persian King gave permission for the temple to be rebuilt and some Israelites to return home from his country?
Cyrus
Why was Boaz so kind to Ruth?
He noticed how kind she had been to Naomi.
What was Nehemiah’s job?
Cupbearer for the king.
Name 3 judges God raised up to help Israel.
Deborah, Gideon, Samson
How many men did Gideon take into battle?
300
Whom did King Xerxes choose to be his new queen?
Esther
What city did Joshua and the Israelites defeat first?
Jericho
How long did it take to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem?
42 days
What 2 important people were descendants of Ruth
King David and Jesus
What happened when the Israelites called out to God for Help?
God raised up judges to deliver them from their enemies.
How did Samson defeat the Philistines
He pushed on the 2 temple pillars and knocked the temple down on the Philistines.
Who was the second king of Israel?
David
What were the people really saying when they said they wanted a king?
We reject God.
Who took Israel captive?
Assyria
After Boaz and Ruth were married they had a son, what was his name?
Obed
Who was the first king of Israel?
Saul
Whom did God choose to lead the Israelites after Moses died?
Joshua
Why were Judah and Israel taken captive
Idol worship
Why did Esther risk her life by going to the king?
She asked him to save her people from destruction.
What did Nehemiah go to Jerusalem to do?
Rebuild the walls.
What did God promise Joshua?
That he would be with Joshua; if the people obeyed, no one would defeat them.
What did Boaz tell the other workers to do to help Ruth?
Leave extra grain behind for Ruth and not to harm her.
What land did God promise to the Israelites?
Canaan
What was Ezra’s job title?
He was a scribe.
Why were the Israelites able to defeat their enemies and take the Promised Land?
They obeyed God.
Where did Naomi and her family move to during the famine in Israrel?
Moab
What is the theme of the book of Joshua?
Establishment of Israel in the Promised Land - Canaan.
Who became king after David?
Solomon
What is the main point of the books of Kings?
The kings did not stay commited to God and the people suffered.
Which king built the temple for the Lord?
Solomon
Why was the kingdom divided?
King Solomon worshipped idols.
Who was sent by the king of Persia to Jerusalem to teach people how to worship God?
Ezra
When Israel was divided what was the northern Kingdom called?
Israel
What did Naomi tell her daughters-in-law to do when she decided to move back to Israel?
She told them to return to their families in Moab.
What army did Gideon and his troops defeat?
Midianites
What can we learn from these Books (Samuel, Kings, and Chronicles)?
Stay committed to God; He loves us.
How many men did Deborah tell Barak to take into battle against King Jabin?
10,000
Why were the Israelites being oppressed?
Because they were worshipping idols.
What is the main point of the books of Samuel?
Isreal rejects God as king; God establishes a kingship in Israel
What judge led an army against King Jabin?
Deborah
What is the main point of Nehemiah?
Rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem
What is the main point of the Books of Chronicles?
The kingship of David was established to last forever through Jesus.
What instructions did God give Joshua for taking the land?
Be strong and courageous and obedient.
What is the main point of the book of Ezra?
Rebuilding the temple
What is the main point of Esther?
Saving the Jewish people from destruction
What is the theme of the book of Ruth?
Love and Kindness
Which judge delivered the Israelites from the Philistines?
Samson