History Overview
What is Joshua best known for?
Leading the people into the Promise Land
What river did the Israelites cross to enter into the promise land?
The Jordan
What happens with Jephthah forgets the character of God?
He sacrifices his daughter.
Who is Samuel
He is a Prophet and Judge who assigns the first King.
Who becomes King after David?
Solomon
Which book does not mention God explicitly?
Esther
What did Joshua warn the people about before he died?
Not to return to the religions of other nations.
Which judge is more of a crazy warrior than an actual judge?
Samson
What was Saul's job before becoming the King?
Donkey farmer.
Who are the 2 major prophets in Kings?
Elijah and Elisha
What does the word Judges mean in the Bible?
Who is Rehab possibly related to?
David
How is Ruth related to King David?
She is his great-grandmother
What does the Hebrew word Shama mean?
Hear
What part of the temple separates the Holy Place from The Most Holy Place?
The Veil
What did the Israelites think their king should be like?
Tall, beautiful, "humble"
What is Rahab remembered for in Hebrews 11:31?
Her faith
Who is the father of the Moabites?
Lot
What city does David choose as the political and religious capitol?
Jerusalem
Where are the animal scarifies made in the Temple?
The Bronze Altar.
Which of the history books is a moral review of what happened in Israel?
Chronicles
Why did Israel lose the battle against Ai?
Name a Judge that was a woman.
Deborah
Why is Samuels mother important in 1 Samuel Ch 2?
She gives Samuel back to God
What does Elijah make fall from the sky when up against 850 false prophets?
Fire