King David
What was the name of the Philistine warrior that David defeated with a sling shot?
Goliath
Who was Solomon's father?
King David
Where was Solomon's Temple located?
Jerusalem
In Solomon's Temple, the Ark of the Covenant was kept in the Holy of Holies. What similar object do we have in a Catholic church and what is held in it?
The tabernacle is the dwelling place of Jesus in the Eucharist.
What is the Ark of the Covenant?
The holy container that held the 10 Commandments that led the Israelites through the desert.
How long did David rule Israel?
40 years
What special gift did Solomon ask for and God granted?
wisdom
According the book of Genesis, what happened at Mount Moriah? What was later built there?
Abraham was commanded to sacrifice Isaac there. King Solomon's Temple was built there.
In Solomon's Temple, the High Priest broke and ate pita loaves every Sabbath. What do we do in a Catholic Mass that is similar?
We receive Jesus in the form of bread and wine in the Eucharist during Mass.
What happen to the kingdom of Israel because of Solomon's sin? Be specific.
It was divided into 2:
10 tribes in the North called Israel
2 tribes in the South called Judah
What city did David make as the capital of Israel?
Jerusalem
Which book of the Bible did Solomon write most of?
The book of Proverbs
Name the inner sanctuary of the Temple in which the most sacred object was kept.
the Holy of Holies
In Solomon's Temple, the High Priest wore an ephad or breastplate with certain colors and symbols. What is similar to this in the Catholic Mass?
Our priest wears vestments of specific colors during Mass.
What year was the Temple construction completed?
960 BC
David wrote most of which book of the Bible?
The book of Psalms
Name 2 accomplishments of Solomon other than the building of the Temple.
Wrote the book of Proverbs
Used the gift of Wisdom to lead his people
Blessed all the people of Israel
Breaking bread with someone in ancient times was a sign of what?
You were at peace with them, brotherhood, love, and forgiveness.
In Solomon's Temple, Menorahs (candles) are always lit. What do have in a Catholic church that is similar?
The Tabernacle candle is lit to show that presence of the Eucharist.
In the Temple, the High priest represented Israel. Who does our Catholic priest represent?
Jesus
Name the husband and wife that David sinned against.
Bathsheba and Uriah
What sin did Solomon commit?
idolatry
The burning of animals at the brazen alter of sacrifice represented what future event?
The future sacrifice of Jesus on the cross
There was an altar of sacrifice in Solomon's Temple. What do we have in our Catholic Mass that is similar?
During Mass, the priest offers the sacrifice of Jesus on the altar.
What is the name of the religion of Jesus and all the people of Israel?
Judaism