BIB 106 EXAM QUESTIONS (ANSWERED)
VERIFIED SOLUTION
When did the Northern and Southern kingdoms fall and to what nations?
- Northern Israel fell to Assyrians in 722 BC.
- Judah [Southern Kingdom] fell to Nebuchadnezzar and his Babylonian military in 587
BC.
"salvation history"
Denotes a theological principle that interprets the Bible as describing God's actions of
salvation in history.
The events of salvation history are supernatural divine revelations in time and space
and are recorded in Scripture to promote faith.
Deuteronomistic history
To what books does the term refer?
Hypothesis states that an anonymous editor (the "Deuteronomist") combined several
sources into a long document detailing Israel's history theologically.
Referred to the books of Deuteronomy- 2ndKings, excluded Ruth.
What are the three main divisions of the book of Joshua?
1. Israel Conquers the Land
2. Israel Divides the Land
3. Israel Begins to Settle into the Land
Describe the request of the tribes of Reuben and Gad and the half tribe of
Manasseh.
Their request was to settle in the land east of the Jordan.
judge
properly a magistrate or ruler
What role did the judges play in the nation of Israel?
They were charismatic military leaders whom God raised up and empowered for
specific tasks of deliverance in order to restore justice
What is the historical cycle that the textbook describes as a literary formula for
the judges?
This book is part of that larger literary unit detailing the history of God's people.
Rebellion, retribution, raise up outcry, rescue, rest
What were the conditions in Israel during the final chapters of the book of Judges
— the "appendix"
The last five chapters of Judges portray an age of general anarchy and lawlessness.
- Micah and the migration of Dan
- the rape of the Levite's concubine
, - the subsequent intertribal war
- these chapters show Israel's failure to live in covenant relationship with God
(one of darkest periods of Israel's national history)
During what period does the book of Ruth take place?
The time of the judges.
Describe the concept of a kinsman-redeemer as found in the book of Ruth:
a male relative who had the responsibility to act on behalf of a relative who was in
trouble, danger, or need.
designates one who delivers or rescues (boaz in ruth)
During what period does the book of 1 Samuel begin?
The book of 1 Samuel begins in the judges period, a time when people did what was
right in their own eyes.
Name and explain the main themes of the book of 1 Samuel:
- Samuel's Ministry:
-- Samuel rose to prominence in Israel.
-- God judged Eli's house and established Samuel as Israel's new spiritual leader.
-- This man of God served the people faithfully and honestly, seeking only God's best
for them.
- Saul's Reign:
-- God's selection of Saul initiated a new period in Israel's history. Whereas the judges
period featured rule by many leaders from various tribes, 1 Samuel describes a time
when centralized power rested in the hands of one man: the king.
- David's Rise to Prominence:
-- Samuel anointed David, a young Judean shepherd from Bethlehem (16:1-13).
-- This anointing did not make David king; rather, it only affirmed him as Saul's
successor.
-- By God's leading, David's fame began to increase. First, he became one of Saul's
court musicians, who played to ease the king's troubled spirit (16:14-23). Second, David
became a capable military leader, defeating the Philistine giant Goliath and leading
Israel's army (17:1-18:5).
Who are the main characters in the book of 1 Samuel?
Samuel, Saul, & David
Describe Samuel's speech to the people after Samuel anointed Saul to be king.
1. He offered to make restitution to anyone he had wronged (12:3-5).
2. Samuel told the people that they had sinned by asking for a king (12:8-18).
3. Samuel urged the people to follow the Lord with all their hearts (12:20-25).
What were the events surrounding Saul's rejection in 1 Samuel 13-15?
- Saul usurped the priestly role when it served his purposes (13:8-14).
- Saul made a rash oath and later tried to apply it in a foolish manner (14:24-46).
- Saul failed to follow God's instructions concerning the Amalekites (chapter 15).
VERIFIED SOLUTION
When did the Northern and Southern kingdoms fall and to what nations?
- Northern Israel fell to Assyrians in 722 BC.
- Judah [Southern Kingdom] fell to Nebuchadnezzar and his Babylonian military in 587
BC.
"salvation history"
Denotes a theological principle that interprets the Bible as describing God's actions of
salvation in history.
The events of salvation history are supernatural divine revelations in time and space
and are recorded in Scripture to promote faith.
Deuteronomistic history
To what books does the term refer?
Hypothesis states that an anonymous editor (the "Deuteronomist") combined several
sources into a long document detailing Israel's history theologically.
Referred to the books of Deuteronomy- 2ndKings, excluded Ruth.
What are the three main divisions of the book of Joshua?
1. Israel Conquers the Land
2. Israel Divides the Land
3. Israel Begins to Settle into the Land
Describe the request of the tribes of Reuben and Gad and the half tribe of
Manasseh.
Their request was to settle in the land east of the Jordan.
judge
properly a magistrate or ruler
What role did the judges play in the nation of Israel?
They were charismatic military leaders whom God raised up and empowered for
specific tasks of deliverance in order to restore justice
What is the historical cycle that the textbook describes as a literary formula for
the judges?
This book is part of that larger literary unit detailing the history of God's people.
Rebellion, retribution, raise up outcry, rescue, rest
What were the conditions in Israel during the final chapters of the book of Judges
— the "appendix"
The last five chapters of Judges portray an age of general anarchy and lawlessness.
- Micah and the migration of Dan
- the rape of the Levite's concubine
, - the subsequent intertribal war
- these chapters show Israel's failure to live in covenant relationship with God
(one of darkest periods of Israel's national history)
During what period does the book of Ruth take place?
The time of the judges.
Describe the concept of a kinsman-redeemer as found in the book of Ruth:
a male relative who had the responsibility to act on behalf of a relative who was in
trouble, danger, or need.
designates one who delivers or rescues (boaz in ruth)
During what period does the book of 1 Samuel begin?
The book of 1 Samuel begins in the judges period, a time when people did what was
right in their own eyes.
Name and explain the main themes of the book of 1 Samuel:
- Samuel's Ministry:
-- Samuel rose to prominence in Israel.
-- God judged Eli's house and established Samuel as Israel's new spiritual leader.
-- This man of God served the people faithfully and honestly, seeking only God's best
for them.
- Saul's Reign:
-- God's selection of Saul initiated a new period in Israel's history. Whereas the judges
period featured rule by many leaders from various tribes, 1 Samuel describes a time
when centralized power rested in the hands of one man: the king.
- David's Rise to Prominence:
-- Samuel anointed David, a young Judean shepherd from Bethlehem (16:1-13).
-- This anointing did not make David king; rather, it only affirmed him as Saul's
successor.
-- By God's leading, David's fame began to increase. First, he became one of Saul's
court musicians, who played to ease the king's troubled spirit (16:14-23). Second, David
became a capable military leader, defeating the Philistine giant Goliath and leading
Israel's army (17:1-18:5).
Who are the main characters in the book of 1 Samuel?
Samuel, Saul, & David
Describe Samuel's speech to the people after Samuel anointed Saul to be king.
1. He offered to make restitution to anyone he had wronged (12:3-5).
2. Samuel told the people that they had sinned by asking for a king (12:8-18).
3. Samuel urged the people to follow the Lord with all their hearts (12:20-25).
What were the events surrounding Saul's rejection in 1 Samuel 13-15?
- Saul usurped the priestly role when it served his purposes (13:8-14).
- Saul made a rash oath and later tried to apply it in a foolish manner (14:24-46).
- Saul failed to follow God's instructions concerning the Amalekites (chapter 15).
