Joshua
What caused the walls of Jericho to fall down?
Walking around them 7 times and then raising a shout/blowing the trumpets. (Josh 6.15-20)
What time period does the book of Judges cover?
The historical period between the death of Joshua and the birth of Samuel
How many chapters in the book of Ruth?
4
Who was the first king of Israel?
Saul
Who is the first king to reign over Judah (Solomon's son)?
Rehoboam
By which sign Rahab’s house would be spared?
A scarlet cord (Josh 2.18)
What is the name of the prophetess that helped Barak?
(FORMATION)
What are the Keywords of the book of Ruth (name 1/3)
Faithfulness, Offspring, Redeemer
Who does Hannah prefigure?
Mary
(FORMATION)
What question did I start the Kings formation with?
Why?
At what precise moment did the waters of the Jordan River stop running?
When the priests that were caring the ark of the covenant stepped into the water (Josh 3.13-16)
What weapon did Shamgar use?
An ox-goad (Judg 3.31)
Who are three main characters in the book?
Naomi, Ruth, Obed
What was David supposed to be doing when he committed adultery with Bathsheba?
Leading the army in war
How many wives and concubines did Solomon have?
700 wives and 300 concubines (1 Kings 11.3)
What stopped happening once the Israelites began their conquest of the Promised Land?
They stopped receiving the manna (for now they would eat the produce of their work) Josh 5.12
What is the name of Jephthah's daughter?
We don't know her name (Judg 11)
What is Ruth's sister in law's name?
Orpah (Ruth 1.4)
Why do the people ask Samuel for a king? (2 reasons)
Because of the wickedness of Samuel's sons and because they want to be like other nations. (1 Sam 8.5,19-20)
How many kings were there in total?
42 (I accept 43 as well)
(FORMATION)
How was the conquest of the Promised Land provided for?
It was a gift from God
How many thumbs did Adonizebek cut off?
140 (Judg 1.7)
(FORMATION)
What is the meaning of Ruth's name?
"The friend" or "the consoled one" or even "the comforted one"
(FORMATION)
What is the significance of the last section of the last chapter of 2 Samuel?
How many talents of gold did Solomon amass for himself in 1 year?
666 talents of gold (1 Kings 10.14)