Key Words/Terms
A person consecrated to God who promised not to drink wine or strong drink, touch anyone or anything that had died, or cut or shave his or her hair
What is a Nazirite?
The Israelites conquered the city of Jericho in this way
What is by following God's plan to march around the city?
The casting of the lots showed this
What is that God was responsible for the distribution of land?
This book of the Bible emphasizes God's role in the people's entry into the promised land
What is the Book of Joshua?
He was a leader and prophet of God who felt only God should be considered Israel's king
Who is Samuel?
Someone who speaks on behalf of God, defends the truth, and works for justice
What is a prophet?
The land of Canaan was distributed to the twelve tribes by this means
What is by casting lots?
The Israelites started to worship these and a Canaanite king was able to take over Israelite territory
What are false gods?
God blessed this person with great strength
Who is Samson?
He is the king of Israel who united and transformed the nation to Israel
Who is David?
A kingdom or empire ruled by one person, either a king or a queen
What is a monarchy?
During the times of these special people, the Israelites stayed faithful to the one true God
Who are the judges?
Samson had this in common with Deborah
What is they were both judges?
This person was chosen by God to remind the Israelites to keep God's covenant, settle legal disputes, and offer other advice
Who is Deborah?
Ruth leaves her home and finds ways to feed herself and this person
Who is Naomi?
Moses says farewell to God's people and tells them: "Hear, O Israel! The LORD is our God, the LORD alone! Therefore, you shall love the LORD, your God, with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your strength". These words of Moses became an important prayer which is known as what
What is the Shema?
The theme of this book, is that God's people must love him and be obedient to him
What is the Book of Deuteronomy?
In the eighth book of the Bible she modeled qualities of family loyalty and care, and willingness to sacrifice for others
Who is Ruth?
She prayed to God for a child whom she promised to dedicate to God
Who is Hannah?
The special purpose of these people were to save the Israelites by defeating the enemy, usually through a great battle and to rule the land as God directed
Who are the judges?
Coins, sets of specially marked stones, or sticks wrapped in paper
What are lots?
The pattern recorded in this book of the Bible teaches God's people the should keep their part of the covenant
What is the Book of Judges?
This was used to symbolize the consecration of Saul to God's service
What is the anointing with oil?
He was the first anointed king of Israel
Who is Saul?
The Philistine army was lead by this giant of a man
Who is Goliath?