According to the Introduction to 1 Samuel in the CEB Study Bible, which books comprise the
Deuteronomistic History?
1Sam 8-18 - AnswersJoshua through 2 Kings
In 1 Sam 8, what is Samuel's main argument against having a king?
1Sam 8-18 - AnswersKings will take too many goods and services from the people.
From what tribe was Saul from?
1Sam 8-18 - AnswersBenjamin
According to article on "Call and Anointing" on p 433 OT, which of the following elements is typical in
stories where God commissions a leader?
1Sam 8-18 - AnswersHuman objection to the call
In 1 Sam 13, in what way did Saul fail as king?
1Sam 8-18 - AnswersHe did not wait for the prophet and offered the sacrifices himself.
In 1 Sam 15, what did Saul fail to do as king?
1Sam 8-18 - AnswersHe did not fulfill all the obligations of holy war under the ban.
According to 1 Sam 15:22 what the LORD more desirous of than the offering of sacrifices?
1Sam 8-18 - AnswersObedience
According to the study notes, what biblical passage does 1 Sam 16:7, "God doesn't look at things like
humans do. Humans see only what is visible to the eyes, but the LORD sees into the heart," allude to?
This is another example of intertextuality.
1Sam 8-18 - Answers1 Sam 13:14
Through what act is a king officially inaugurated in ancient Israel?
1Sam 8-18 - AnswersAnointing of oil by God's prophet
According to 1 Sam 18, what was the reason Saul placed David in command of troops and also given a
bride.
1Sam 8-18 - AnswersSaul wanted David killed in the line of military duty.
, According to the Introduction to 1 Kings in the CEB Study Bible, which of the following books of the Bible
most influenced the author of 1-2 Kings?
1 Kings 1-12 - AnswersDeuteronomy
According to 1 Kings 2:1-4, what does David tell Solomon will be the secret to his success as a king?
1 Kings 1-12 - AnswersDevotion to Mosaic Torah
Which of the following statements best describes the events surrounding the accession of Solomon to
the throne following David?
1 Kings 1-12 - AnswersBathsheba and Nathan conspire to persuade David to appoint Solomon instead of
Adonijah.
What is Solomon's motivation for asking for wisdom from Yahweh?
1 Kings 1-12 - AnswersHe believes that wisdom is necessary to govern such a vast kingdom.
With whom does Solomon engage in the most amount of trade?
1 Kings 1-12 - AnswersHiram of Tyre
Why does the author condemn Solomon for his multiple marriages?
1 Kings 1-12 - AnswersBecause his wives influenced Solomon to worship idols.
God raised up adversaries against Solomon and prophesies that the kingdom will be split following his
death.
1 Kings 1-12 - AnswersGod raised up adversaries against Solomon and prophesies that the kingdom will
be split following his death.
How does the narrator characterize how the nations relate with Israel during Solomon's reign?
1 Kings 1-12 - AnswersThe whole world sought to meet Solomon because of his riches and wisdom.
Rather than listen to the advice of the older men who counseled Solomon, who does Rehoboam turn to
for advice?
1 Kings 1-12 - AnswersHe turns to the young men who grew up with him.
What is Solomon able to accomplish during his reign as king that David was never able to do?
1 Kings 1-12 - AnswersBuild Israel a permanent temple to worship Yahweh.
According to Dr. Lim, what is another name for the Minor Prophets?
Guide ch 6; Amos 1-5 - AnswersBook of the Twelve