Joshua
Who is Joshua?
The new leader after Moses who led the Israelites into the Promised Land
True or False? The Judges are stories of leaders chosen by God who are holy and righteous.
False
Who are the three main characters of the book of Samuel?
Samuel, Saul, and David
How does David react to hearing about the death of Saul?
He laments and grieves.
Who is the next king of Israel after David?
King Solomon
For how many days did the Israelites go around the city of Jericho before it fell?
For seven days
Canaanites
Hannah's song in 1 Samuel 2 is about how God exalts the _____.
Humble
What does David rename Jerusalem after making it the captial of Israel?
Zion
Who was Elijah's disciple, who received double blessings from God?
Elisha
What is the name of the woman who hid the Israelite spies in her home?
Rahab
He breaks the pillars and crushes himself and the Philistines.
Why do the Israelites want a king?
To be like the other nations
Who is Uriah? What happened to him?
David sleeps with his wife, then tries to cover it up, sends Uriah to the frontline of battle to be killed.
What is the purpose of the temple? (other than worship)
The temple was where the presence of God was, where heaven and earth meets.
Why are the Israelites defeated at the battle of Ai?
Achan stole sacred things devoted to God and they went to war without God's approval
Who does Jephthah vow to sacrifice after winning the battle?
His own daughter
What are some of Saul's character flaws?
He's proud, dishonest, lacks integrity, and disobeys God.
Who leads a rebellion against David, forcing David to be on the run?
Absalom, his own son.
Judah
God declares war on the Canaanites. What are some of the reasons why?
1. The Canaanites were morally corrupt
2. They would sacrifice children
3. God's justice to human evil
What is the role of a judge?
They were tribal chiefs. They were regional political military leaders
Why do the Israelites lose against the Philistines in 1 Samuel 4-7?
The Israelites try to use the Ark of the Covenant to win without a proper relationship with God.
What is God's response to David wanting to build a temple for Him?
God says He will build an eternal kingdom through David.
What was the criteria to be a righteous king?
1. Did they worship God alone?
2. Did they get rid of idols?
3. Were they faithful to the covenant?