The political capital of the northern tribes was at

Question 1

Each cycle in the book of Judges portrays a downward spiral. This spiral includes Gideon’s foolish vow.
True

False

1 points

Question 2

According to our textbook, one reason for the northern kingdom’s downfall is that they rejected the ministries of the prophets who sought to enforce the covenant.
True

False

1 points

Question 3

In the ________________ campaign, God miraculously extended the day. This allowed
Israel time to rout the enemy.

Northern

Southern

Western

Eastern

Central

1 points

Question 4

Boaz was not only Ruth’s kinsman redeemer, he was also the one carrying the Davidic lineage.
True

False

1 points

Question 5

According to our textbook, one reason for the northern kingdom’s downfall is that they rejected the covenant itself.
True

False

1 points

Question 6

The beginning chapters of 1 Samuel draw a sharp contrast between Eli and his ungodly sons and the godly prophet Samuel.
True

False

1 points

Question 7

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

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Question 8

In the _______________ campaign, the town of Jericho was captured.

Northern

Southern

Western

Eastern

Central

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Question 9

The Jewish Feast of ____________ originates in the story of Esther.

Sukkoth

Yom Kippur

Rosh Hashana

Purim

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Question 10

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

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Question 11

Whose bones were buried in the Promised Land at Shechem?

Moses

Aaron

Joshua

Joseph

Caleb

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Question 12

What did the Transjordan tribes do that led to a dispute in Israel?

They formed a military alliance with Egypt.

They built an altar.

They instituted their own set of priests who were known as Pharisees.

They permitted their daughters to marry Canaanite men.

1 points

Question 13

Elijah was primarily a prophet to the Southern Kingdom.
True

False

1 points

Question 14

Half of the tribe of Manasseh settled land on the East bank of the Jordan River.
True

False

1 points

Question 15

____________ killed the unsuspecting commander Sisera with a tent peg and a mallet.

Deborah

Barak

Jael

Ehud

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Question 16

When the nation of Israel divided, the Kingdom to the south was known as

Israel

Judah

Samaria

Jerusalem

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Question 17

The book of Joshua concludes by recording the second covenant renewal ceremony at Shiloh.
True

False

1 points

Question 18

Joshua’s miraculous water crossing affirmed his leadership to the people of Israel.
True

False

1 points

Question 19

The Judge ______________ tore down his father’s Baal altar that was kept on the family farm.

Samson

Ehud

Othniel

Gideon

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Question 20

The books of _____________ form the transition from the era of the judges to that of the kings.

1 and 2 Samuel

1 and 2 Kings

1 and 2 Chronicles

Judges and Ruth

1 points

Question 21

According to our textbook, in 2 Samuel the narrative shifts from the godly prophet Samuel to the reign of King Saul.
True

False

1 points

Question 22

The second covenant renewal ceremony includes Joshua’s affirmation: “As for me and my family, we will worship the Lord.”
True

False

1 points

Question 23

The middle of 1 Samuel draws a contrast between the godly prophet Samuel and King David.
True

False

1 points

Question 24

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

1 points

Question 25

Joshua’s theophanic encounter affirmed his leadership to the people of Israel.
True

False

1 points

Question 26

The main body of the story of the Judges revolves around __________ cycles of apostasy, repentance, and deliverance.

Three

Six

Four

Eight

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Question 27

When the nation of Israel divided the Kingdom to the north was known as

Israel

Judah

Samaria

Jerusalem

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Question 28

In order to conquer the land of Canaan ______________ military campaigns were undertaken.

Two

Three

Four

Five

1 points

Question 29

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

1 points

Question 30

Each cycle in the book of Judges portrays a downward spiral. This spiral includes Barak’s reluctance.
True

False

1 points

Question 31

Elijah’s prophetic successor was Elisha.
True

False

1 points

Question 32

In general, Elijah’s miraculous ministry resulted in the return of the nation to covenant faithfulness.
True

False

1 points

Question 33

The emphasis on true worship in 1 & 2 Chronicles explains why the word “___________” is found thirty-two times.

God

Heart

Temple

Love

Holiness

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Question 34

In Joshua’s farewell address he explains to the people of Israel that they will remain in Canaan and prosper in the land only when they comply with the Mosaic covenant.
True

False

1 points

Question 35

The political capital of the Northern tribes was at

Megiddo

Hazor

Shiloh

Samaria

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Question 36

According to our textbook, the uniqueness of Samson was

his imposing physical stature.

the religious fidelity of his parents.

his sharp intellect represented by his composition of riddles.

the Nazirite vow that was imposed on him from birth.

1 points

Question 37

The book of Judges concludes with a civil war in Israel that almost exterminated the tribe of

Benjamin

Gad

Simeon

Dan
d. Asher

1 points

Question 38

The distribution of Levites among the people and the establishment of cities of refuge
were to help ensure spiritual, social, and civil justice in the future.
True

False

1 points

Question 39

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

1 points

Question 40

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

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Question 41

According to our textbook, one reason for the northern kingdom’s downfall is their intermarriage with pagan nations.
True

False

1 points

Question 42

According to our textbook, the story of _____________ is a ray of hope during the period of the Judges.

Deborah

Ruth

Jael

Delilah

1 points

Question 43

The end result of the downfall of northern kingdom was the Babylonian captivity.
True

False

1 points

Question 44

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

1 points

Question 45

Each cycle in the book of Judges portrays a downward spiral. This spiral includes Jephthah’s immoral relationship with foreign women.
True

False

1 points

Question 46

Theologically, the story of Ruth and Boaz illustrates the biblical concept of

redemption.

justification.

sanctification.

propitiation.

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Question 47

The Judge ________________ equipped his men with trumpets, pitchers, and torches and surprised the unsuspecting Midian and Amalekite raiders. The enemy was thrown into
confusion and led to an incredible Israelite victory.

Othniel

Gideon

Samson

Barak

1 points

Question 48

_____________ served as the nation’s religious headquarters for about 300 years.

Zion

Jericho

Bethel

Shiloh

Nazareth

1 points

Question 49

The end result of the downfall of the southern kingdom was the Assyrian captivity.
True

False

1 points

Question 50

Saul’s disobedience of the divine command to abolish the Moabites caused Yahweh to reject him as king.
True

False