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Aaron

Brother to Moses

Baal

Fertility god commonly worshiped by Canaanites

Balaam

A diviner who worked for King Balak of Moab. He refused to say things that God had not said but gave Balak advice that led the Israelites into sin.

Bronze Serpent

A bronze snake on a pole erected by Moses to protect the Israelites from the plague of snakes sent by God to punish them for their unfaithfulness.

Caleb

A spy Moses sent into Caanan, the only one who came back with a positive report.



City of Refuge

6 cities where a murderer can go for refuge from those who want vengence upon them.

David

2nd King of Israel and slayer of Goliath

Day of Atonement

(Yom Kippur) happens once a year. Is a day or fasting and prayer. The only day the high priest can enter the inner sanctum to clean Gods Holiest of Holy spots without dying;

Deborah

Prophet of Israel, 4th Judge and the only female one. Told Barak that God wanted him to lead the battle against Jabin King Of Canaan and his military commander Sisera.

Deuteronomistic History

The book of Deuteronomy, Joshua, Judges, Samuel and Kings

Deuteronomistic Theory

Requires Israel to live according to the Law or be punished by God.

Goliath

Phillistine champion killed by David.

Hannah

Mother of the prophet Samuel, who promises God that if he gives her a son she will dedicate him to the priesthood.

Herem

Under Herem any property imperiling the Jewish way of life should be destroyed.

Jericho

1st city of the Canaanites taken by the Israelis after Joshua led them into the promised land. Was conquered due to a divine miracle, the people circled the city once a day every day for 7 days playing on horns. On the 7th day, after circling the city, the people gave a great shout and the wall of the city crumbled.

Jesse

Father of David

Johnathan

Oldest son of Saul, Davids friend

Joshua

Leader of the Israelites after the death of Moses

Judge

12 Leaders of Israel before they had a king

Korah

Led a rebellion against Moses

Miriam

Moses' sister and a prophet

Nadab and Abihu

two eldest sons of Aaron

pentapolis

5 aligned city states



Philistines

a group of 5 cities allied together against the Israelites

Samson

a Judge and military champion of ancient Israel. Women were his downfall over and over, he had little self control.

Samuel

Last of the 12 Judges, raised up Saul and David as king



Saul

1st king of Israel

Shema

a jewish prayer

Sinai

the mountain where the ten commandments were given to Moses by God.

Tabernacle

the portable earthly dwelling of God

Tribe of Levi

The tribe whose members are all priests



Two Crises/consequences of the golden calf sin

1. Kill all the people and start over again with Moses


2. God says he is not going with them to the Promised Land

Moses' 3 aurguments to persuade God not to destroy Israel at Sinai

1. They are your people


2. It will affect Gods reputation with Egypt


3. He reminded God of his promises to Abraham, Isaac and Jacob

Sin, Impurity, blood detergent and the purpose of priests

1. Sin and impurity are like airborne pollutants that pollute holy objects


2. Blood is a ritual detergent that cleanses holy objects


3. Priests are to care for Gods house

Day of Atonement

occurs once a year, it is the day a high priest can enter the sanctuary to clean Gods house without being destroyed.

appeal/choice Joshua makes in his farewell address to Israel

Choose today whom you will serve- the gods of Egypt, the gods in the promised land, or the gods of the ancestors- but make a choice. Then Joshua says, "as for me and my family we will serve the Lord."

What is Israel desperately in need of according to the end of the book of Judges?

A king

Saga of Ark among the Philistines

The ark struck down their Gods and spread disease and calamity among the cities of the Philistines until they returned it to Israel.

Samuels Four Roles In Israel

1. priest

2. judge


3. military hero


4. prophet

4 rules a King of Israel is supposed to follow

1. Limited number of Horse


2. Limited number of Wives


3. Limited amount of wealth


4. Must trust the Lord

3 stories leading to the rise of Saul

1. a private anointing


2. a public selection at Mizpah


3. Saul leads the army o rescue Jabesh-Gilead

3 stories leading to the rise of David

1. Anointed by Samuel


2. Entry into Saul's Court


3. faces Goliath

3 stories leading to the fall of Saul

1. Saul's sacrafice


2. Saul's Hasty decisions


3. Saul's battle against the Amalekites