O.t. History Test 1

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1 Kings 6:1

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An important passage to help us calculate the year the Israelites left Egypt.

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The Book of Joshua

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Purpose: to give an official account of the historical fulfillment of the LORD's promise to give the Israelites the land of Canaan by holy war.

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The Israelites enter the promised land

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The Israelites crossed the Jordan River into the promised land on the 10th day of the 1st month, in approximately 1406 BC.

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The Passover

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The Israelites first observed the Passover in the promised land on the 14th day of the 1st month.

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Gilgal (Map)

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Gilgal

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Literally means "to roll away." Where the Israelites first camped when they entered Canaan, and where their circumcising took place. Remains central encampment through conquests.

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Jericho

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1st city the Israelites conquered in Canaan; one of three cities to have been burned (Ai; Hazor)

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Mt. Ebal & Mt. Gerazim

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The 2 mountains where Israel renewed their covenant with the LORD and recited the blessings and cursings.

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Initial Conquest of Canaan

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The initial conquest of Canaan lasted approximately 5-7 years.

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Levites inheritance instead of land

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1. The offerings by fire

2. Levitical cities scattered throughout Israel

3. The tithe of all Israel

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Hebron

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1. Given to Caleb (who was of the tribe of Judah) at his request.

2. Given as a fulfillment of God's promise to him because of his faithfulness when he was sent as a spy.

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Hebron (Map)

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Mt. Ebal & Mt. Gerazim (Map)

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Shiloh (Map)

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Shiloh

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1. Where the tabernacle is first located after the conquest of Joshua.

2. Remains Israel's central encampment through the period of the judges until the time of Samuel.

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Cities of refuge

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6 cities designated for the protection of those who accidentally killed someone.

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Shechem (Map)

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Shechem

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Where Joshua gathered all the Tribes at the end of his life to challenge then to renew their commitment to the LORD.

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Judges

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A period that took place between approximately 1350-1050 BC. 2 ways the Israelites failed in Judges:

1. Failed to remove the wicked inhabitants from the land.

2. Joined them in worshipping their false gods.

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Cycle demonstrated in Judges

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Leadership after Joshua

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After the death of Joshua the LORD directed the tribe of Judah to take the lead in warring against the Canaanites.

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Nations left to test Israel

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The LORD allowed Canaanite nations to remain in the land in order to test the Israelites' obedience.

1. Moab: East of the Dead Sea

2. Ammon: East of Gad

3. Amalek: Southern parts of Judah's territory

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Gideon (Map)

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Gideon

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1. From the tribe of Manasseh

2. Led the Israelites in battle against the Midianites.

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Ammon (Map)

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Amalek (Map)

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Moab (Map)

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Philistines (Map)

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Philistines

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1. People group located along the southern coasts of Israel's territory.

2. Oppressed Israel during the time of Samson.

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Reuben (Map)

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Simeon (Map)

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Judah (Map)

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Dan (Map)

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Naphtali (Map)

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Gad (Map)

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Asher (Map)

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Issachar (Map)

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Zebulun (Map)

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Ephraim (Map)

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East Manasseh (Map)

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West Manasseh (Map)

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Samson

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1. A judge of Israel from the tribe of Dan.

2. Judges Israel for 20 years

3. Delivers the Israelites from the oppression of the Philistines.

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Judges 17-21

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Demonstrates how Canaanized the Israelites were and how they "did what was right in their own eyes."

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The Tribe of Dan

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1. Relocated to north of the Sea of Galilee.

2. Set up graven images and their own priesthood.

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Gibeah (Map)

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Gibeah

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1. Where the Levite and his concubine started the night and his concubine was killed.

2. Where all the Tribes of Israel fought against the tribe of Benjamin.

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Jabesh-Gilead (Map)

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Jabesh-Gilead

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1. City from which 400 wives were provided for the remaining warriors of Benjamin.

2. Located east of the Jordan in the territory of Gad.

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Importance and Symbolism of Circumcision

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1. Sign of the Abrahamic covenant.

2. Done as an act of loyalty to God.

3. Removal of that which is against God.

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The Judges of Israel

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1. Othniel

2. Ehud

3. Shamgar

4. Deborah (Barak)

5. Gideon

6. Tola

7. Jair

8. Jephthah

9. Ibzan

10. Elon

11. Abdon. 12. Samson

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The 12 Tribes of Israel

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1. Reuben 12. Benjamin

2. Simeon

3. Levi

4. Judah

5. Dan

6. Naphtali

7. Gad

8. Asher

9. Issachar

10. Zebulun

11. Joseph: Ephraim & Manasseh