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OT Exam 2
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 1 & 2 Chronicles serve as a ___________________ on Scripture. | commentary |
| 1 & 2 Chronicles deal primarily with which kingdom and its kings? | Kingdom of Judah (David) |
| Where do the books of Chronicles appear in the Hebrew Bible? | Last book in their canon...End of the biblical books. |
| What is the theme of 1 Chronicles? | David & his dynasty |
| What is the theme of 2 Chronicles? | The temple and the proper worship of God |
| What is the historical perspective of Chronicles? When does it begin & end? | Begins w/Adam, ends w/decree of Cyrus anticipating Judah's return |
| What is the opinion on the authorship of 1 & 2 Chronicles? | Unknown, prob a Levite or someone closely associated w the temple |
| What is the theme of both 1 & 2 Kings? | History of God's covenant people under Israel's kings. |
| 1 Kings deals with the rise of who's kingdom? | Solomon |
| Ultimately, why did God destroy both kingdoms? | Because their kings led the people to do evil by disobeying the covenant of the Lord |
| What happens to Solomon's great kingdom after he dies? | It's destroyed. |
| What is the author's primary concern for writing the books of Kings? | Covenant faithfulness and loyalty to God |
| What is the capital of the Northern Kingdom of Israel? | Samaria |
| What is the capital of the Southern Kingdom of Judah? | Jerusalem |
| What year did the capital of the Northern Kingdom of Israel fall and to whom? | 722 BC - Israel falls to Assyria |
| What year did the capital of the Southern Kingdom of Judah fall and to whom? | 587 BC - Jerusalem falls to the Babylonians |
| Whom does Jewish tradition assign as the author of 1 & 2 Kings? | Jeremiah |
| 2 Samuel follows the rise of which king to power? | David |
| What role did Samuel play in regard to Israel's first two kings? | He anointed both Saul and David |
| How old was David when he became king? How long did he reign? | 30 years old, reigned for 40 years |
| What is the theme of 1 Samuel? | Beginning of Kingship in Israel (leadership of Samuel, rejection of Saul, rise of David) |
| What is the theme of 2 Samuel? | God consolidated the kingdom through David (who unified the nation. Eternal covenant with David ?? |
| In the Hebrew Bible, how did Ezra and Nehemiah first appear? | As one book named Esdra |
| How does the book of Ezra open? | Cyrus Edict (proclamation of King Cyrus that the exiles of Judah may return to their land) |
| What is Esther's storyline? | Esther becomes queen, Haman's plot to destroy the Jews, mad @Mordecai and has king sign irrevocable edict to kill all Jews, Esther reveals plan, saves Jews, Feast of Purim established |
| What type of literature is Esther? | Romantic novel written as a short story |
| What was Nehemiah concerned with and what did he help construct? | The fortification of Jerusalem... helped rebuild the walls. (also concerned with economic debts and helped restore the economy) |
| When and where was Esther written? | 458 BC... in Susa (capital of the Persian Empire) |
| Who was Ezra? | An important scribe in the community of Jews that returned from Babylon |
| What is the theme of Ezra? | Sacred historical info about the period after the return from Exile |
| What are the books classified as Historical Books? | 12 books from Joshua to Esther (Joshua, Judges, Ruth, 1-2 Samuel, 1-2 Kings, 1-2 Chronicles, Ezra, Nehemiah, Ester |
| OT description of book of JOSHUA | shows value of obedience |
| OT description of book of JUDGES | tells of near hopelessness of Israel after the conquest |
| OT description of book of RUTH | illustrates GOd's sovereign care for individuals who are faithful in spite of national religious apostasy |
| OT description of book of SAMUEL | traces early history of Israel's monarchy |
| OT description of book of KINGS | tells the history of the monarchy from Solomon to the fall of Jerusalem |
| OT description of book of CHRONICLES | 1st commentary of the scriptures |
| OT description of book of EZRA & NEHEMIAH | present history of the restoration in 5th century BC |
| OT description of book of ESTHER | demonstrates how God's sovereign care and protection extend to His people |
| How is the book of Joshua classed in the Hebrew Scriptures or canon? | 1st book of the Prophets |
| How were the Israelites able to ultimately conquer the Promised land? | CENTRAL thrust, SOUTHERN campaign, NORTHERN campaign |
| What are the themes of Joshua? | Transition of power from Moses to Joshua, Conquest & division of Canaan, God's faithfulness to His promises |
| Who led the Israelites across the Jordan River? | Joshua |
| Describe the length of the period of the Judges. It begins with and ends with..... | Begins with JOSHUA'S DEATH and ends with the REIGN of SAUL |
| What are the themes/purposes for the book of Judges? | Continued story of Israel's life in the Promised land, explains why Israel suffers from enemies, demonstrates God holding Israel accountable for moral/religious behavior, shows Lord is the God of history & salvation, shows power of prayer |
| What does the book of Judges teach about Israel's conquest of the land? | Bc Israel failed to complete the conquest, they now lived among other nations in the Promised Land that were a military & religious threat bc of pagan beliefs. |
| Define Levirate marriage. | law required the nearest relative of the deceased to marry his widow... children born to new couple carried name and inheritance of 1st husband |
| Define Kinsman Redeemer | Responsible for redeeming the property and restoring it to the original family owner. |
| What is the theme of Ruth? | common people with uncommon faith can accomplish God's will |
| Who was Ruth and what nationality was she? | Moabitess, blessed by God |
| What is Deuteronomistic History? | presents the history of Israel from the viewpoint of the Mosaic Covenant |
| What books make up the Deuternonmistic History? | Deut, Joshua, Judges, 1-2 Samuel, 1-2 Kings |
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