Joshua
He led the Israelites after the death of Moses.
Who is Joshua?
This book follows Joshua and describes the period of Israelite leadership by various figures after Joshua's death.
What is the Book of Judges?
This Moabite woman famously declared, "Where you go I will go, and where you stay I will stay."
Who is Ruth?
This prophet anointed both Saul and David as kings of Israel.
Who is Samuel?
After Saul's death, David became king, first ruling over Judah. Which city did David establish as his capital?
What is Hebron?
This is the name of the city whose walls famously fell down after the Israelites marched around it.
What is Jericho?
This judge was a left-handed warrior from the tribe of Benjamin who assassinated the oppressive King Eglon of Moab.
Who is Ehud?
Ruth's mother-in-law, Naomi, returned to Bethlehem after her husband and sons died, and Ruth accompanied her. What was Ruth's nationality?
What is a Moabite?
Before becoming king, Saul was looking for his father's lost donkeys when he met Samuel. What tribe was Saul from?
What is Benjamin?
After becoming king of all Israel, David captured this city and made it his political and religious center.
What is Jerusalem?
Before becoming the leader of the Israelites, Joshua served as a close attendant and military commander for Moses. What is his original Hebrew name?
What is Hosea?
This strongman judge, known for his incredible strength, was betrayed by Delilah and ultimately killed many Philistines as he died.
Who is Samson?
Ruth met her 2nd husband, Boaz, while gleaning his fields. What was Boaz's relationship to Naomi's deceased husband, Mahlon?
What is his kinsman/relative?
This giant Philistine warrior was famously defeated by a young shepherd boy named David using a sling and a stone.
Who is Goliath?
David committed adultery with this woman, the wife of Uriah the Hittite.
Who is Bathsheba?
This was the land the Israelites were promised and eventually conquered under Joshua's leadership.
What is The Promised Land (or Canaan)?
This female judge was a prophetess and military leader who railed the Israelites against the Canaanites and advised Barak.
Who is Deborah?
The Book of Ruth is a significant part of the Old Testament, often read during the festival of Shavuot. It is known for its themes of loyalty, love, and divine providence. What is Ruth's place in the lineage of King David?
Who is she is his great-grandmother?
Saul became increasingly jealous of David's popularity, especially after David's victory over Goliath. What musical instrument did David often play for Saul to soothe him?
What is the harp (or lyre)?
This prophet confronted David about his sin with Bathsheba, using a parable of a rich man stealing a poor man's lamb.
Who is Nathan?
Joshua famously divided the land of Canaan among the 12 tribes of Israel. This act is documented in which book of the old testament?
What is the Book of Joshua?
This judge was chosen by God after Gideon's fleece test and led a small army to victory over the Midianites, though he later caused trouble with an ephod.
Who is Gideon?
Ruth's story is a beautiful example of devotion and faith. In which book of the Old Testament, named after her, is her narrative found?
What is the Book of Ruth?
The first book of Samuel recounts the transition of Israel from a system of judges to a monarchy. What significant event marked the end of Samuel's direct leadership and the rise of the kingship?
What is the anointing of Saul as the first king?
Absalom, one of David's sons, led a rebellion against him, causing David to flee Jerusalem temporarily. How did Absalom die.
Who is he was caught in a tree, and Joab killed him?