People
Who was the first King of Israel?
Saul
During this time period, who was the Israelite's most troubling enemy?
How many younger brothers did David have?
Zero. (All seven of his brothers were older)
Prophets are called upon to do what?
Speak on behalf of God, defend truth, & work for justice.
Why was Jerusalem chosen as the capital city of Israel?
It was centrally located & not part of any territory that belonged to the tribes.
After he established the capital of Israel in Jerusalem, in became known as (his) city.
David
What sacred item did the Philistines capture?
Ark of the Covenant
A stone and slingshot.
What was Samuel doing the first time God called to him?
Sleeping
Jerusalem became both the ________ and _______ capital of Israel
Religious and Political
He was a Philistine giant who insulted Israelites.
Goliath
In addition to having enemies, what else cause the Israelites problems?
They were disunited, in a state of chaos, and everyone was doing what he/she wanted.
About 1000 years
The Philistines were so successful in their battles against Israel, what did they almost do?
Threatened Israeli's existence.
What specific item was brought to the city?
Arc of the Covenant
Who was the woman God blessed with a son who grew up to cause God regret?
What was Saul's punishment for doing only what he wanted as king?
None of his sons would inherit his throne.
David fell in love with a woman named what?
Bathsheba
What did Goliath walk around wearing?
Heavy Bronze Armor
Who controlled the city before David conquered it?
The Canaanites
Who bought seven of his sons to a feast at Samuel's?
Jesse
Despite being young, how did David convince Saul he could fight Goliath?
He told him he often killed a lion or bear while protecting his father's sheep.
When the Canaanites surrendered to him, David completed Joshua's mission to do what?
Israel became a united nation.
After David had Uriah killed in battle, why did God forgive him?
He was truly sorry and did penance
Why did the city become King David's private property?
Because he conquered it with his own soldiers.