The Old Testament Books of History

Quiz: The Old Testament Books of History 50 out of 50 Question 1 1 / 1 pts According to our textbook, the story of is a ray of hope during the period of the Judges. • Deborah • Ruth • Jael • Delilah Question 2 1 / 1 pts The book of opens the section of the Historical Books in the English Bible. • Genesis • Joshua • Judges • Ruth • Exodus Question 3 1 / 1 pts In the north, Jeroboam built two sanctuaries (temples or high places) at • Dan and Bethel • Shiloh and Samaria • Penuel and Jericho • Mount Tabor and Mount Gerizim Question 4 1 / 1 pts David’s character is highlighted in that he refuses to kill Saul. This shows his respect for the office of king and the significance of God’s anointing. • True • False According to our textbook, most of the biblical judges were deliverers more than • prophetic voices. • legal arbiters. • priestly advocates. • military commanders. Question 6 1 / 1 pts Through , the miraculous healing of leprous Naaman demonstrates Yahweh’s supremacy and grace to all people, even those outside the covenant community. • Elijah • Elisha • Nathan • Jehu Question 7 1 / 1 pts According to our textbook, in 2 Samuel the narrative shifts from the godly prophet Samuel to the reign of King Saul. • True • False Question 8 1 / 1 pts The tribe of Reuben settled land on the East bank of the Jordan River. • True • False Question 9 1 / 1 pts Saul’s disobedience of the divine command to abolish the Moabites caused Yahweh to reject him as king. • True • False When the nation of Israel divided, the Kingdom to the south was known as • Israel • Judah • Samaria • Jerusalem Question 11 1 / 1 pts How many tribes make up the northern kingdom that rejected the Holy City, the temple, and the Davidic line? • Seven • Three • Ten • Two Question 12 1 / 1 pts Under the principle of , the next of kin of a deceased man was to marry his widow and produce an offspring in order to prevent the deceased man’s lineage and name from dying out. • Generational compassion • Levirate marriage • Necessary polygamy • Familial unity Question 13 1 / 1 pts Ahab and his wife Jezebel were wicked rulers in the Northern Kingdom. • True • False Question 14 1 / 1 pts The message to Samuel from God is that He will bypass a disobedient generation and call a new generation to follow Him. • True • False