The Old Testament Books Quiz

Question 1 1 / 1 pts Half of the tribe of Manasseh settled land on the East bank of the Jordan River. True False Question 2 1 / 1 pts ____________ killed the unsuspecting commander Sisera with a tent peg and a mallet. Deborah Barak Jael Ehud Question 3 1 / 1 pts The major theological theme of 1–2 Chronicles is the importance of true worship. True False Question 4 1 / 1 pts ______________ was not a Judge in Israel. Samson Gideon Micah Ehud Question 5 1 / 1 pts In the ________________ campaign, God miraculously extended the day. This allowed Israel time to rout the enemy. Northern Southern Western Eastern Central Question 6 1 / 1 pts Samuel’s anointing of David and _____________________ introduce David as God’s choice to lead the nation of Israel. David’s priestly heritage David’s victory over Goliath David’s humble occupation as shepherd David’s impeccable character Question 7 1 / 1 pts David captures Jerusalem from the Jebusites and moves the Ark of the Covenant there. True False Question 8 1 / 1 pts Joshua’s theophanic encounter affirmed his leadership to the people of Israel. True False Question 9 1 / 1 pts Which son of David led a rebellion against him? Tamar Amnon Nathan Absalom Question 10 1 / 1 pts Saul was from the tribe of Benjamin and not Judah. Thus, he could not be the rightful King of Israel. True False Question 11 1 / 1 pts The reforms of _______________ categorize him as one of Judah’s best kings. Josiah Jehu Ahab Hezekiah Question 12 1 / 1 pts 2 Samuel records only the highlights and positive episodes in King David’s reign. True False Question 13 1 / 1 pts The political capital of the Northern tribes was at Megiddo Hazor Shiloh Samaria Question 14 1 / 1 pts The tribe of Reuben settled land on the East bank of the Jordan River. True False Question 15 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 16 1 / 1 pts How did the Israelites lose the Ark of the Covenant? They lost it in a war with the Philistines. It was stolen my Amalekite and Midianite raiders. Hophni and Phinehas lost it in a bet. They misplaced it through the constant movement of the Tabernacle. Question 17 1 / 1 pts The main body of the story of the Judges revolves around __________ cycles of apostasy, repentance, and deliverance. Three Six Four Eight Question 18 1 / 1 pts Saul’s disobedience of the divine command to abolish the Moabites caused Yahweh to reject him as king. True False Question 19 1 / 1 pts The book of _____________ shows how the remnant were motivated to “rise up and build” Jerusalem’s walls. Ezra Nehemiah Esther Job Question 20 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 Question 21 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 Question 22 1 / 1 pts The Jewish Feast of ____________ originates in the story of Esther. Sukkoth Yom Kippur Rosh Hashana Purim Question 23 0 / 1 pts Each cycle in the book of Judges portrays a downward spiral. This spiral includes Samson’s disdain for his Nazarite vow. True False Question 24 1 / 1 pts References to Joshua’s death and the elders that outlived him indicate that these final notations in Joshua were added by another inspired writer, perhaps ___________. Phineas Aaron Caleb Eleazar the high priest Question 25 1 / 1 pts While Joshua prepared to attack Jericho he met a believer in Jericho name Rahab. addressed the two spies who did not believe Israel could conquer the promise land. had a dream where Moses gave him instructions for defeating the city of Jericho. encountered the commander of the Lord’s army. Question 26 1 / 1 pts The high point for David is the reception of the Davidic covenant. The covenant’s unconditional nature and conditional blessing set the stage for the rest of 2 Samuel. True False Question 27 1 / 1 pts Because the temple represented the presence of God among His people, the pinnacle of Solomon’s career was His construction and dedication of the temple. True False Question 28 1 / 1 pts According to our textbook, _______________ is obvious throughout the book of Esther. the consequences of hiding our identity as Christians the justice of God the providence of God the karmic philosophy of “what goes around comes around” Question 29 1 / 1 pts When the nation of Israel divided, the Kingdom to the south was known as Israel Judah Samaria Jerusalem Question 30 1 / 1 pts The second covenant renewal ceremony includes Joshua’s affirmation: “As for me and my family, we will worship the Lord.” True False Question 31 1 / 1 pts The end result of the downfall of northern kingdom was the Babylonian captivity. True False Question 32 1 / 1 pts According to our textbook, one reason for the northern kingdom’s downfall is that they rejected the covenant itself. True False Question 33 1 / 1 pts When the nation of Israel divided the Kingdom to the north was known as Israel Judah Samaria Jerusalem Question 34 1 / 1 pts Each cycle in the book of Judges portrays a downward spiral. This spiral includes Gideon’s foolish vow. True False Question 35 1 / 1 pts In the books of Kings, the various kings of the nation are evaluated by the Abrahamic, Mosaic, and Davidic covenants so the exiles will learn from this history and be deterred from future covenant disobedience. True False Question 36 1 / 1 pts David obeyed God in purchasing a threshing floor to build “an altar to the Lord.” On this site Solomon would later build the temple. True False Question 37 1 / 1 pts Through idolatry, the apostate tribe of ______________ not only abandoned its God-given inheritance but forsook the Lord as well. Benjamin Gad Simeon Dan Question 38 1 / 1 pts According to our textbook, one reason for the northern kingdom’s downfall is their intermarriage with pagan nations. True False Question 39 1 / 1 pts The beginning chapters of 1 Samuel draw a sharp contrast between Eli and his ungodly sons and the godly prophet Samuel. True False Question 40 1 / 1 pts So prosperous was Solomon that God expanded Israel’s borders to the degree originally promised in the Abrahamic covenant and reaffirmed to Joshua. True False Question 41 0 / 1 pts David’s covenant violations involve adultery, murder, and a host of deceptive acts committed in an attempt to cover up these sins. True False Question 42 1 / 1 pts In the _______________ campaign, Joshua destroyed Hazor, a major Canaanite fortress city. Northern Southern Western Eastern Central Question 43 1 / 1 pts The Judge ______________ tore down his father’s Baal altar that was kept on the family farm. Samson Ehud Othniel Gideon Question 44 1 / 1 pts The book of Judges concludes with a civil war in Israel that almost exterminated the tribe of Benjamin Gad Simeon Dan d. Asher Question 45 1 / 1 pts The spirituality of Samuel’s lineage is seen in Hannah’s prayer for a child and her vow to dedicate her child to the Lord. True False Question 46 1 / 1 pts Each cycle in the book of Judges portrays a downward spiral. This spiral includes Barak’s reluctance. True False Question 47 1 / 1 pts The events surrounding the selection of Saul for king demonstrate that he was the people’s choice. The people seemed to focus on Saul’s outward appearance rather than his heart. True False Question 48 1 / 1 pts Elijah was primarily a prophet to the Southern Kingdom. True False Question 49 1 / 1 pts In the ________________ campaign, God sent a hailstorm in order to defeat Israel’s enemies. Northern Southern Western Eastern Central Question 50 1 / 1 pts The Judge _________________ made a rash vow to the Lord saying, “whatever” came out of his house to greet him upon his return from battle “will belong to the Lord, and I will offer it as a burnt offering.” Gideon Othniel Jephthah Ehud