1. Samuel’s anointing of David and ________ introduce David as God’s choice to lead the nation of Israel. a) David’s priestly heritage b) David’s victory over Goliath c) David’s humble occupation as shepherd d) David’s impeccable character 2. David’s covenant violations involve adultery, murder, and a host of deceptive acts committed to cover up these sins. a) True b) False 3. According to our textbook, in 2 Samuel the narrative shifts from the godly prophet Samuel to the reign of King Saul.
1. Samuel’s anointing of David and ________ introduce David as God’s choice to lead the nation of Israel.
a) David’s priestly heritage
b) David’s victory over Goliath
c) David’s humble occupation as shepherd
d) David’s impeccable character
2. David’s covenant violations involve adultery, murder, and a host of deceptive acts committed to cover up these sins.
a) True
b) False
3. According to our textbook, in 2 Samuel the narrative shifts from the godly prophet Samuel to the reign of King Saul.
a) True
b) False
4. While Joshua prepared to attack Jericho, he
a) met a believer in Jericho name Rahab.
b) addressed the two spies who did not believe Israel could conquer the promise land.
c) had a dream where Moses gave him instructions for defeating the city of Jericho.
d) encountered the commander of the Lord’s army.
5. In the ___________ campaign, the town of Ai was captured.
a) Northern
b) Southern
c) Western
d) Eastern
e) Central
6. 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.
a) True
b) False
7. According to our textbook, the story of ______ is a ray of hope during the period of the Judges.
a) Deborah
b) Ruth
c) Jael
d) Delilah
8. Ruth plays an important role in the history of the Old Testament as the great grandmother of
a) King Saul.
b) the Prophet Nathan.
c) the Prophet Judah.
d) King David.
9. So prosperous was Solomon that God expanded Israel’s borders to the degree originally promised in the Abrahamic covenant and reaffirmed to Joshua.
a) True
b) False
10. Joshua’s theophanic encounter affirmed his leadership to the people of Israel.
a) True
b) False
11. 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.
a) Othniel
b) Gideon
c) Samson
d) Barak
12. 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.
a) True
b) False
13. 2 Samuel records only the highlights and positive episodes in King David’s reign.
a) True
b) False
14. Elijah was primarily a prophet to the Southern Kingdom.
a) True
b) False
15. When the nation of Israel divided the Kingdom to the north was known as
a) Israel
b) Judah
c) Samaria
d) Jerusalem
16. Ruth’s kinsman redeemer was
a) Naomi
b) Orpah
c) Boaz
d) Elimelech
17. Saul was not the tenth generation of Judah’s son Perez. Thus, he could not be the rightful King of Israel.
a) True
b) False
18. 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.
a) True
b) False
19. David captures Jerusalem from the Jebusites and moves the Ark of the Covenant there.
a) True
b) False
20. In the _____ campaign, God miraculously extended the day. This allowed Israel time to rout the enemy.
a) Northern
b) Southern
c) Western
d) Eastern
e) Central
21. In order to conquer the land of Canaan ______________ military campaigns were undertaken.
a) Two
b) Three
c) Four
d) Five
22. According to our textbook, _______________ is obvious throughout the book of Esther.
a) the consequences of hiding our identity as Christians
b) the justice of God
c) the providence of God
d) the karmic philosophy of “what goes around comes around.
23. Elijah, the lone prophet of God, confronted the 450 prophets of Baal on
a) Mount Sinai
b) Mount Carmel
c) Mount Nebo
d) Mount Tabor
24. 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.
a) Generational compassion
b) Levirate marriage
c) Necessary polygamy
d) Familial unity
25. The book of _____________ opens the section of the Historical Books in the English Bible.
a) Genesis
b) Joshua
c) Judges
d) Ruth
e) Exodus
26. 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.
a) True
b) False
27. Solomon’s ______ turned him away from wholeheartedly following the Lord.
a) increasing prosperity
b) many wives
c) massive amount of property
d) immense knowledge
28. Through ____________, the miraculous healing of leprous Naaman demonstrates Yahweh’s supremacy and grace to all people, even those outside the covenant community.
a) Elijah
b) Elisha
c) Nathan
d) Jehu
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