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67 Cards in this Set
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What did Hannah promise Jehovah in return for giving her a son?
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return the son back to God all the days of his life, the son would be a Nazerite
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What does the name Samuel mean?
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the one who is asked of God
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What did God warn Eli He was about to do to his son?
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on the same day, both of his sons, Phinehas and Hophni are going to die
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What did the Philistines capture from the Israelites?
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the Ark of the Covenant
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What is the name of the stone that commemorated Israel's victory over the Philistines?
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Ebenezer
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Why did the children of Israel demand a king?
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1. Because Samuel's sons are unacceptable the people
2. There are increased threats on them 3. The other countries had a king, and they wanted a king also |
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Under what condition would Nahash make a covenant with the people of Jabesh- Gilead?
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he gouges out everyone's right eye
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What vow did Saul make at the Battle of Michmash?
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anyone who stops to eat anything before the battle is over, he will be cursed
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Through what venue was David brought into Saul's court?
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his musical ability (harp)
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What event caused Saul to change his attitude towards David?
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he is honored above Saul
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What was the reward to the Israelite who defeated Goliath?
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1. Marry the king's daughter
2. Become wealthy 3. Tax exemption |
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Whose spirit did Saul want the witch of Endor bring up?
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Spirit of Samuel
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Where did the death of Saul occur?
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Mount Gilboa
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Who was the youngest son of Saul with whom David fought?
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Ishbosheth
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What tragedy occurred while the ark was in transit?
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Uzzah reaches out and touches the ark and dies
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What were the results of the curse David put on Michal?
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she can have no children
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After the ark was brought to Jerusalem, what did David want to do for God?
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build a permanent dwelling place, build a temple to house the ark of the covenant
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What did God promise David through Nathan?
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his kingdom will be forever
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With whom did David commit the sin of adultery?
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Bathsheba
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Who rebuked David for his sin of adultery?
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Nathan
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What was the name of David and Bathsheba's second child?
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Solomon
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Against whom did Amnon commit his violet sin?
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rapes his sister Tamar
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Who killed Amnon?
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brother- Absalom
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Who was responsible for killing Absalom?
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Joab
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Which of David's sons declared himself to succeed his father as king?
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Adonijah
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Before his death, what did David delegate to Solomon?
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the task of building the temple for the Lord
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What request did Solomon make of God while in Gibeon?
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wisdom
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What were the three principal rooms in Solomon's temple?
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1. Portico- 30' by 10'
2. Holy place 3. Inner sanctuary |
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What happened after Solomon's dedicatory prayer at the temple?
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fire descended from heaven and consumed the burnt offerings
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Responsible for arranging events at the dedication of Solomon's temple.
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1. Mass assembly
2. Ark brought into the temple 3. Many sacrifices 4. Praise 5. Glory cloud covers temple 6. Solomon's short speech and long prayer 7. Many more sacrifices 8. Fire upon the altar 9. Feast |
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Who was the enemy who eventually was raised up to oppose Solomon?
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Hadad, Rezon, Jeroboam
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Books that are primary sources for period of captivity
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Ezekiel and Daniel
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Benefits of the period of captivity
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1. Revival of monotheism
2. New respect for the Law of Moses (scribes) 3. Birth of the synagogue (gathering place or coming together) 4. Time of personal revival 5. Quickening of messianic hope |
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Religious crisis Babylonian exile pose for the Hebrews
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tempted with Babylonian material sin
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Prophets who prophesied during the Babylonian exile
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Jeremiah, Ezekiel, Daniel
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Babylonian names for Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah
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Shadrach, Meshach, Abendego
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How Daniel avoided execution by Nebuchadnezzar
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interpreting his dream
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Request Daniel made to Nebuchadnezzar on behalf of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego
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they be elevated to a place of leadership
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Punishment for Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego
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throne into a fiery furnace
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Strange event that occurred during Belshazzar's feast
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a human hand began to write on the wall
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Meaning of the words at Belshazzar's feast
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Mene- to number
Tekel- to weigh Parsin- to divide |
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Language that emerged during the Babylonian exile
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Aramaic
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What is the last event referred to in the Old Testament?
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Accession of Persian king Darius II
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Who was the leader of the first group to return to the promised land?
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Zerubbabel
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What inspired the Jews to return to Jerusalem?
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1. Religious pride
2. National pride 3. Prophets prediction of return 4. They were encouraged to return |
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Upon returning to Jerusalem, what feast did the Jews celebrate?
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Feast of Tabernacles
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Who were the enemies who tried to help rebuild the Temple?
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Samaritans (former Hebrews)
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Who were the prophets of the restoration?
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Haggai and Zechariah
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What does the story of Esther describe?
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the welfare of the Jews who remain in Babylon
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What feast was begun to celebrate deliverance from Haman?
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Purim
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Who led the second group to Jerusalem??
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Ezra
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Who suggested a new covenant with Jehovah?
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Shecaniah
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What relationship did Nehemiah have to king Artaxerxes?
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he is the cupbearer to the king
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Who were two that were unhappy about the Jerusalem walls being rebuilt?
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Tobiah and Sanballa
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How did Nehemiah help relieve the poor of financial oppression?
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he gave back the poor people their lands, stopped interest payment on loans
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How long did it take to complete the rebuilding of the walls of Jerusalem?
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52 days
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What was the first feast the Israelites observed after the rebuilding of the walls?
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Feast of Tabernacles
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What is the Interbiblical Period?
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the closing of the Old Testament and the beginning of the New Testament
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How long did the Interbiblical period last?
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400 years
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Who conquered the Persian empire?
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Alexander the Great
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What was Alexander's main contribution?
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brings Greek culture and language to this Mediterranean world
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What had become such an important part of Jewish life that they could no longer speak or read the Hebrew language?
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Hellenism
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What problems did Hellenism cause for the Jews?
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1. Can I accept Hellenism and still be faithful to the God of my fathers?
2. Hebrew tongue gives way to the Greek language |
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Who were the members of the diadochoi who succeeded Alexander?
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Antigonus, Cassander, Ptolemy, Lysimachus
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Under Philadelphus, what translation was completed?
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Septuagint, Hebrew into Greek
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Leaders of Ptolemaic Dynasty
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Ptolemy 1 (Soter) and Ptolemy II (Philadelphus)
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What was Herod's greatest service to the Jews?
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he rebuilds the temple
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