Book of Joshua
What year did the conquest of Canaan happen?
1406 BC
What is the name of David's son who takes over the kingdom of Israel?
Solomon
Were the Jews allowed to come back to Jerusalem after exile in Babylon?
Yes
Who covers the transition of kingship from Saul to David?
Prophet Samuel
Who is the courageous Jewish woman who saves her city?
Judith
How long did Joshua live after the beginning of the conquest of Canaan?
42 years
What is King Solomon known for and how did Israel become a mighty empire?
Because of his wisdom
Who let the Jews go back to their homeland?
Persian King Cyrus
What does Second Samuel focus on?
King David's ups and downs
What does the prophet Judith do to save her town?
She walks into the enemy camp and lets the Assyrians capture her.
In what year does Joshua pass away?
1366 BC
In what year does Solomon become King of Israel?
In 970 BC
Who was Ezra and what did he do?
He was a priest and scribe who led a group of jews back to Jerusalem.
Who continues the story of Ezra
Nehemiah
What does Judith trade for beautiful garments?
Mourning clothes
Who takes over after Moses passes away?
Joshua
Who built the first temple for the Lord in Jerusalem?
Solomon
Did the Jews try to restore worship of the One True God?
Yes
Which woman becomes Queen of Persia?
Esther
Who does she trick into capturing Judah?
General Holofernes
In what river did the Israelites cross to get to Jericho?
Jordan River
Which book was after 2 Samuel in the Bible?
1 Kings
How many people in the first Group went back to Jerusalem?
50,000 exiles
Which book talks about the story of a pious man who was in exile?
Tobit
When was the Book of Judith written?
586 BC