BIBL 104 Quiz 2 Liberty University Answers

BIBL 104 Quiz: The Old Testament Books of History

1. As Samuel aged, the people of Israel insisted that they should select a king “like all the other nations.
2. 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.
3. While Joshua prepared to attack Jericho he
4. According to our textbook, one reason for the northern kingdom’s downfall is their intermarriage with pagan nations.
5. Ruth plays an important role in the history of the Old Testament as the great grandmother of
6. 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.
7. The book of Judges concludes with a civil war in Israel that almost exterminated the tribe of
8. The Judge ______________ tore down his father’s Baal altar that was kept on the family farm.
9. According to our textbook, _______________ is obvious throughout the book of Esther.
10. The Judge ___________, was a left-handed Benjamite, who assassinated King Eglon with a dagger.
11. 2 Samuel records only the highlights and positive episodes in King David’s reign.
12. Half of the tribe of Manasseh settled land on the East bank of the Jordan River.
13. According to our textbook, the uniqueness of Samson was
14. In the north, Jeroboam built two sanctuaries (temples or high places) at
15. God’s promise to Abraham that He would bless all nations begins to come to fruition through Boaz and Ruth.
16. served as the nation’s religious headquarters for about 300 years.
17. The books of _____________ form the transition from the era of the judges to that of the kings.
18. Through idolatry, the apostate tribe of ______________ not only abandoned its God-given inheritance but forsook the Lord as well.
19. The book of _____________ shows how God providentially acted so that His people could return to their land and rebuild their temple.
20. Through the birth of ____________ to Ruth and Boaz, Naomi’s prior emptiness and bitterness is reversed.
21. Ahab and his wife Jezebel were wicked rulers in the Northern Kingdom.
22. ______________ was not a Judge in Israel.
23. Nehemiah’s covenant enforcement took the form of excluding foreigners from the assembly, removing Tobiah from the temple, restoring the Levitical tithes, stopping Sabbath breaking, and disciplining those who had intermarried with pagans.
24. refused to go and confront the Canaanites unless ____________ came with into the battle.
25. Each cycle in the book of Judges portrays a downward spiral. This spiral includes Jephthah’s immoral relationship with foreign women.
26. Saul was from the tribe of Benjamin and not Judah. Thus, he could not be the rightful King of Israel.
27. In the _______________ campaign, the town of Jericho was captured.
28. The book of _____________ shows how the remnant were motivated to “rise up and build” Jerusalem’s walls.
29. 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.”
30. Whose bones were buried in the Promised Land at Shechem?
31. Solomon’s ________________ turned him away from wholeheartedly following the Lord.
32. The emphasis on true worship in 1 & 2 Chronicles explains why the word “___________” is found thirty-two times.
33. The major theological theme of 1–2 Chronicles is the importance of true worship.
34. The Jewish Feast of ____________ originates in the story of Esther.
35. Each cycle in the book of Judges portrays a downward spiral. This spiral includes Gideon’s foolish vow.
36. Ruth’s kinsman redeemer was
37. The political capital of the Northern tribes was at
38. 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.
39. According to our textbook, one reason for the northern kingdom’s downfall is that they rejected the covenant itself.
40. As a Gentile who marries a Hebrew from Bethlehem, Ruth pictures the love of God for both Hebrews and Gentiles.
41. Each cycle in the book of Judges portrays a downward spiral. This spiral includes Samson’s disdain for his Nazarite vow.
42. Elijah’s prophetic successor was Elisha.
43. When the nation of Israel divided, the Kingdom to the south was known as
44. David captures Jerusalem from the Jebusites and moves the Ark of the Covenant there.
45. Elijah, the lone prophet of God, confronted the 450 prophets of Baal on
46. In the ________________ campaign, God sent a hailstorm in order to defeat Israel’s enemies.
47. So prosperous was Solomon that God expanded Israel’s borders to the degree originally promised in the Abrahamic covenant and reaffirmed to Joshua.
48. According to our textbook, the story of _____________ is a ray of hope during the period of the Judges.
49. The tribe of Dan settled land on the East bank of the Jordan River.
50. The tribe of Reuben settled land on the East bank of the Jordan River.

Other sets

Set 1

1. Saul was from the tribe of Benjamin and not Judah. Thus, he could not be the rightful King of Israel.
2. Saul was not the tenth generation of Judah’s son Perez. Thus, he could not be the rightful King of Israel.
3. refused to go and confront the Canaanites unless ____________ came with into the battle.
4. 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.
5. According to our textbook, in 2 Samuel the narrative shifts from the godly prophet Samuel to the reign of King Saul.
6. The tribe of Reuben settled land on the East bank of the Jordan River.
7. The middle of 1 Samuel draws a contrast between the godly prophet Samuel and King David.
8. When the nation of Israel divided, the Kingdom to the south was known as
9. Through idolatry, the apostate tribe of ______________ not only abandoned its God- given inheritance but forsook the Lord as well.
10. 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.
11. ______________ was not a Judge in Israel.
12. Half of the tribe of Manasseh settled land on the East bank of the Jordan River.
13. According to our textbook, one reason for the northern kingdom’s downfall is that they rejected the covenant itself.
14. The end result of the downfall of northern kingdom was the Babylonian captivity.
15. In the ________________ campaign, God miraculously extended the day. This allowed Israel time to rout the enemy.
16. Samuel’s anointing of David and _____________________ introduce David as God’s choice to lead the nation of Israel.
17. God’s promise to Abraham that He would bless all nations begins to come to fruition through Boaz and Ruth.
18. According to our textbook, the uniqueness of Samson was
19. 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
20. Ruth was a Gentile and a Moabitess. This means she was a descendent of
21. In the _______________ campaign, the town of Jericho was captured.
22. 2 Samuel records only the highlights and positive episodes in King David’s reign.
23. According to our textbook, one reason for the northern kingdom’s downfall is their intermarriage with pagan nations.
24. Elijah’s prophetic successor was Elisha.
25. The end result of the downfall of the southern kingdom was the Assyrian captivity.
26. How many tribes make up the northern kingdom that rejected the Holy City, the temple, and the Davidic line?
27. The book of 2 Kings transitions away from the Elijah narratives and into the Elisha narratives
28. The book of _____________ opens the section of the Historical Books in the English Bible.
29. Joshua’s miraculous water crossing a rmed his leadership to the people of Israel.
30. How did the Israelites lose the Ark of the Covenant?
31. _____________ served as the nation’s religious headquarters for about 300 years.
32. The Judge ___________, was a left-handed Benjamite, who assassinated King Eglon with a dagger.
33. Nehemiah’s covenant enforcement took the form of excluding foreigners from the assembly, removing Tobiah from the temple, restoring the Levitical tithes, stopping Sabbath breaking, and disciplining those who had intermarried with pagans.
34. Boaz was not only Ruth’s kinsman redeemer, he was also the one carrying the Davidic lineage.
35. The beginning chapters of 1 Samuel draw a sharp contrast between Eli and his ungodly sons and the godly prophet Samuel.
36. David captures Jerusalem from the Jebusites and moves the Ark of the Covenant there.
37. The major theological theme of 1–2 Chronicles is the importance of true worship.
38. Solomon’s ________________ turned him away from wholeheartedly following the Lord.
39. Under the principle of ___________________, the next of kin of a deceased man was to marry his widow and produce an o spring in order to prevent the deceased man’s lineage and name from dying out.
40. According to our textbook, most of the biblical judges were deliverers more than
41. David obeyed God in purchasing a threshing oor to build “an altar to the Lord.” On this site Solomon would later build the temple.
42. Through ____________, the miraculous healing of leprous Naaman demonstrates Yahweh’s supremacy and grace to all people, even those outside the covenant community.
43. Each cycle in the book of Judges portrays a downward spiral. This spiral includes Barak’s reluctance.
44. The Jewish Feast of ____________ originates in the story of Esther.
45. 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.
46. According to our textbook, _______________ is obvious throughout the book of Esther.
47. According to our textbook, the story of _____________ is a ray of hope during the period of the judges.
48. Theologically, the story of Ruth and Boaz illustrates the biblical concept of
49. Elijah was primarily a prophet to the Southern Kingdom.
50. The second covenant renewal ceremony includes Joshua’s a rmation: “As for me and my family, we will worship the Lord.”

Set 2

1. ______________ was not a Judge in Israel.
2. The Judge ______________ tore down his father’s Baal altar that was kept on the family farm.
3. The real key to the success of the Judges was the empowerment of the Spirit of God who enabled them to accomplish great feats.
4. The major theological theme of 1–2 Chronicles is the importance of true worship.
5. David obeyed God in purchasing a threshing floor to build “an altar to the Lord.” On this site Solomon would later build the temple.
6. In general, Elijah’s miraculous ministry resulted in the return of the nation to covenant faithfulness.
7. David captures Jerusalem from the Jebusites and moves the Ark of the Covenant there.
8. Joshua’s miraculous water crossing affirmed his leadership to the people of Israel.
9. The beginning chapters of 1 Samuel draw a sharp contrast between Eli and his ungodly sons and the godly prophet Samuel.
10. Joshua’s theophanic encounter affirmed his leadership to the people of Israel.
11. The reforms of _______________ categorize him as one of Judah’s best kings.
12. Ruth was a Gentile and a Moabitess. This means she was a descendent of _____________.
13. Ahab and his wife Jezebel were wicked rulers in the Northern Kingdom.
14. Each cycle in the book of Judges portrays a downward spiral. This spiral includes Gideon’s foolish vow.
15. 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.
16. Elijah, the lone prophet of God, confronted the 450 prophets of Baal on
17. In the ________________ campaign, God sent a hailstorm in order to defeat Israel’s enemies.
18. Half of the tribe of Manasseh settled land on the East bank of the Jordan River.
19. Saul’s disobedience of the divine command to abolish the Moabites caused Yahweh to reject him as king.
20. When the nation of Israel divided the Kingdom to the north was known as
21. 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.
22. According to our textbook, the uniqueness of Samson was
23. ____________ killed the unsuspecting commander Sisera with a tent peg and a mallet.
24. 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.
25. Nehemiah’s covenant enforcement took the form of excluding foreigners from the assembly, removing Tobiah from the temple, restoring the Levitical tithes, stopping Sabbath breaking, and disciplining those who had intermarried with pagans.
26. 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.
27. The second covenant renewal ceremony includes Joshua’s affirmation: “As for me and my family, we will worship the Lord.”
28. 2 Samuel records only the highlights and positive episodes in King David’s reign.
29. In the _______________ campaign, Joshua destroyed Hazor, a major Canaanite fortress city.
30. Elijah was primarily a prophet to the Southern Kingdom.
31. Through the birth of ____________ to Ruth and Boaz, Naomi’s prior emptiness and bitterness is reversed.
32. The message to Samuel from God is that He will bypass a disobedient generation and call a new generation to follow Him.
33. 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.
34. ______________ was not a Judge in Israel.
35. Each cycle in the book of Judges portrays a downward spiral. This spiral includes Jephthah’s immoral relationship with foreign women.
36. The tribe of Dan settled land on the East bank of the Jordan River.
37. The rediscovery of the covenant law caused King Josiah to lead the nation of Judah in covenant renewal and reform.
38. According to our textbook, in 2 Samuel the narrative shifts from the godly prophet Samuel to the reign of King Saul.
39. 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.
40. When the nation of Israel divided, the Kingdom to the south was known as
41. When the nation of Israel divided, the Kingdom to the south was known as
42. God’s promise to Abraham that He would bless all nations begins to come to fruition through Boaz and Ruth.
43. Saul was not the tenth generation of Judah’s son Perez. Thus, he could not be the rightful King of Israel.
44. The Jewish Feast of ____________ originates in the story of Esther.
45. The Jewish Feast of ____________ originates in the story of Esther.
46. Solomon’s ________________ turned him away from wholeheartedly following the Lord.
47. In the north, Jeroboam built two sanctuaries (temples or high places) at
48. While Joshua prepared to attack Jericho he
49. According to our textbook, _______________ is obvious throughout the book of Esther.
50. As Samuel aged, the people of Israel insisted that they should select a king “like all the other nations.