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test#4 Flashcards

1
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Samuel serving at the tabernacle

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he received the prophecy against the house of Eli

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Samuel judges Israel

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he was really the last of the judges. He established a yearly circuit and it was under him when Israel asked for a king

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Who was the first king of Israel and how did that come about

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Saul
he went to look for his father’s donkeys and ended up going to Samuel’s house for help. Samuel then privately anointed him, and the Spirit of the Lord came upon him.

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who did Saul defend from the Ammonites and what did this do

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Jabesh Gilead
The Spirit of the Lord came upon Saul and he called Israel to battle. It was successful, and Saul’s detractors were silenced, and the kingdom was unified.

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What two things started Saul’s decline

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his failure to destroy the Amalekites and his unlawful sacrifice

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Where did David defeat Goliath

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the Valley of Elah

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Where did Saul die and in what context

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Mount Giboa in a battle against the Philistines

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8
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David reigned in _____

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Hebron????????????????????

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where did David rule

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Jerusalem?????????????????????

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David Covenant

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David would not build the temple, he would have an eternal dynasty and an eternal heir

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What foolish thing did David due involving the people

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he took a census. It was out of pride, rather than praise

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Solomon’s decline

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he loved many foreign women, and they turned him after their gods

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Josiah prophecy

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during Jeroboam of Israel’s reign a man of God predicted the destruction and desecration of the altar by Josiah. This prophecy was fulfilled 300 years later

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14
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What did Elijah predict

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a drought

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15
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who and where did Elijah challenged the prophets

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he challenged the prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel

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16
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in what context did Ahab die

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when he was fighting against the Assyrians. He tried to disguise himself for the battle, but a random arrow fatally wounded him

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17
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who raised the Shunammite woman’s son from the dead

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Elisha

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18
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who predicted the end of the siege of Samaria

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Elisha

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19
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what is the “Silver Age” of Israel

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it was during the reign of Jeroboam ll

He restored territory to Israel as the prophet Jonah had prophesied. Israel was expanded

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the defeat and dispersion of Israel

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many Israelites deported, conquered by Assyrians, Assyrians repopulated the area, resulted in Samaritan people

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21
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defeat and exile of Judah

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fell to Babylonians, palace and temple burned, walls of Jerusalem broken down, only poorest people left in Judah

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22
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who was released from prison in Babylon

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Jehoichin

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23
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decree of Cyrus

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from Persia, captured Babylon, allowed captives to return home

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24
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what waves of captives did Daniel and Ezekiel come from

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Daniel from 1st, Ezekiel from 2nd

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25
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key concept of Ezra

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return from exile

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26
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what Ezra recount

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1st return and rebuilding of temple under Zerubbabel, 2nd return and reforms enacted by Ezra

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27
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recipients of Ezra

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Jews of post-exilic period

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where does Ezra take place

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some in Persia, mostly in Judah

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29
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faithfulness of God

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nation had been punished for sin, but God was faithful to restore His people

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30
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separation

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post-exilic Jews struggled to be distinct from neighbors and separation was necessary to reestablish their identity as people of God

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31
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3 stages of return

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1: Zerubbabel, 2: Ezra, 3: Nehemiah

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32
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what language are 2 sections of Ezra written in

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Aramaic

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33
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relation of Nehemiah to Ezra

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originally 1 book, share continuity of storyline, but display differing 1st-person perspectives, probably compiled by Ezra

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34
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what can book of Ezra be separated into

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1st return, 2nd return

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35
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who led the 1st return

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Zerubbabel, during return census of remnant is taken

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36
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who led the 2nd return

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Ezra, granted authority to return to Jerusalem by Artaxerxes !, census of returners was taken

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37
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what did Ezra do during the 2nd return

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dealt w/sinful marriages, praise for God’s mercy and forgiveness, pagan wives were divorced

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38
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key concept of Nehemiah

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rebuilding of Jerusalem

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what does Nehemiah recount

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events in Jerusalem during the governorships of Nehemiah, w/special attn to rebuilding the city walls and social reforms

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40
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author of Nehemiah

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probably Nehemiah but compiled and revised by Ezra

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41
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recipients of Nehemiah

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post-exilic Jews

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42
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setting of Nehemiah

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some in Persia, but mostly Judah

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43
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enablement for service

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God can call individuals to service, He gives the means and abilities to accomplish the tasks

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44
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what 2 sections of Nehemiah be divided in

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restoration of walls, dealing w/restoration of people

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45
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who prophesied a 70-yr capitivity

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Jeremiah

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46
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Nehemiah returns to rebuild Jerusalem’s walls

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he learned the city was in ruins and people were poor, king noticed he was sad, N asked if he could rebuild city and was sent to do so

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47
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who read the law to the people during a return

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Ezra

48
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Nehemiah organizes the city of Jerusalem

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lots were cast to see who would repopulate the city, dedicated the wall of Jerusalem

49
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Nehemiah’s 2nd term as gov.

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he cast Tobiah out of house of God, addressed withholding of tithes, violation of Sabbath, intermarriage

50
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key concept of Esther

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protection of Jews

51
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content of Esther

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acct of Esther’s rise to prominence in Persian court and ability to intercede on behalf of Jews

52
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author of Esther

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unknown, maybe Mordecai

53
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setting of Esther

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Persia, Susa during Xerxes 1’s reign

54
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sovereignty of God

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name of God not mentioned but sovereignty and providence permeate the book

55
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God’s covenant relationship w/Israel

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promised to bless His people and He does that despite their moral shortcomings

56
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feast of Purim

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extra-biblical Jewish festival, Purim derived from word for lot

57
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character of individuals in Esther

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not especially religious, Esther hides nationality, God uses them in spite of their faults

58
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how is Esther divided up

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characters of the story and relationships to ea. other, conflict as Haman plots against Jews, reversal of fortunes, resolve

59
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Who were the sons of Eli

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Hophni and Phinehas

60
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King Agag

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the king of the Amalekites whom Saul spared

61
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Michal

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the first wife of David, daughter of Saul. She saved David’s life when Saul was mad by having D. leave through a window.

62
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Nabal

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The man who refused to give portions to David’s men. His wife was Abigail

63
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Ishbosheth

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He was anointed king of Israel, while David was anointed king of Judah. Ish was Saul’s son

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Joab

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he was the commander of David’s forces

65
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Abner

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he was the commander of Israel’s forces

66
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Uzzah

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When David attempted to bring the ark to Jerusalem, Uzzah touched it and was struck dead

67
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Nathan

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her was the one who revealed the LORD’s covenant to David

68
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Mephibosheth

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the crippled son of Johnathan. David showed kindness to him and assigned him a place at the king’s table.

69
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Amnon

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A son of David. He fell in love with his half-sister, Tamar and raped her. Her full brother, Absalom, invited him to a feast and murdered him.

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Absolam

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tried to usurp the throne from David. He was known for his good looks and long hair. Stole the hearts fo the people through deception and procliamed hiself king in Hebron. during a battle his forces were defeated and he was found hanging from a tree and was killed by Joab, though David commanded that he be spared

71
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Adonijah

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when David was close to death, Adonijah claimed to be king. This is when Bathsheba went to David and reminded him of what was said about Solomon

72
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Abishag

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the young women who was brought in to keep David warm

73
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Rehoboam of Judah

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made king in replace of his father, Solomon. He rejected the people’s request for less tax and listened to the young men instead of old advisors. He increased the burdens and then the people rejected the house of David. That begun the divided kingdom. Also, the LORD sent Shishak of Egypt to plunder the temple and royal palace.

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Jeroboam of Israel (the son of Nebat)

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he made golden claves. A man was sent to rebuke him. This is where the prophecy of Josiah is.

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Asa of Judah

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did what was right in the eyes of the LORD. removed pagan worship and commanded them to seek the LORD. Cried out to God in battle and was delivered. But, he sent money to Syria to help in conflict with Irael. This lack of trust what rebuked and he was imprisoned. He was diseased in his feet but didn’t seek God

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Zimri of Israel

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reigned for only seven days.. he commited suicide by burning down the palace upon himslef

77
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omri of israel

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established Samaria as his capital. did evil in the sight of the Lord. He was worse than all his predecessors

78
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Ahab of Israel

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did evil in the sight of the Lord. He was worse than allhis predecessors. Took Jezebel ( a Sidonian princess) to be his queen. He took Nabath’s vineyard. and fought against the Assyrians and died.

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Micaiah

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prophecied Ahab’s death and was sent to prison for that.

80
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who was translated to Heaven like Elijah

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Enoch

81
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Gehazi

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Elisha’s servant

82
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Jehoshaphat of Judah

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the Lord was with him. but he foolishly went to battle with Ahab and almost died. instituted religious reforms in Judah. did what was right in the eyes of the Lord.

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Jehu of Israel

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had Jezebel killed and Ahab’s family an the worshipers of Ba’al. commeded for that, but he continued in the sins of Jeroboam (the golden claves). He did not follow the law of the Lord.

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Queen Athalia

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when her son died, she tried to murder all the roayl heirs to secure the throune for herself. only Joash was rescued and was brought up in the temple and crowned king when he was seven years old

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Jehoiada the priest

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proclaimed Joash as king and Athalia was executed

86
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Joash of Judah (Jehoash)

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did what was right in the sight of God. came to power when he was seven. Jehoiada was his counselor. repaired temple and dorve Ba’al worship out.

87
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Jeroboam ll of Israel

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did evil in the sight of God. restored territory to Israel as Jonah prophesied.

88
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who predicted the expansion of Israel in the time of Jeroboam ll

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Jonah

89
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Uzziah of Judah

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did right in the sight of God and enjoyed military success. but proudly entered the temple to burn incense and was struck with leprosy

90
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Tiglath-Pileser of Assyria

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began to deport some of Pekah’s people to Assyria

91
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Ahaz of Judah

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evil in the sight of God. participated in pagan practices. He appealed to Tiglath-Pileser of Assyria for help.

92
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Hoshea of Israel

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did evil in God’s sight. became a vassal of Shalmaneser and conspired with Egypt and failed to pay tribute to Asyria. He was the last king of the northern kindom

93
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who was the last king of the northern kingdom

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Hoshea

94
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Shalmaneser

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king of assyria who invaded Israel (northern kingdom)

95
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Hezekiah of Judah

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did what was right. reestablishes worship of God. reinstated proper worship including the celebration of the Passover. was deleiverd from Assyria. recoverd from a fatal illness and was given fifteen more years. he dispalyes his welath to the Babylonians

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Sennacherib of Assyria

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capmaigned against Judah and threatened the city of Jerusalem.

97
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Isaiah

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a counselor to Hezekiah.

98
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Manasseh of Judah

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evil in God’s sight. did all kind of abominable worship. Most wike dof the kings of Judah. Was brougth captive to Assyria, repented and was restored

99
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who was the most wicked king of Judah

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Manasseh

100
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Hilkiah the priest

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found the Book of the Law in the Temple

101
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Pharoah Necho

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Josiah battled him and died. Necho was going to battle with Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon at Carcamesh. took Jehoahaz captive to Egypt

102
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Jehoahaz of Judah

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did evil. reigned three moths until taken captive by Pharoah Necho to egypt

103
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Jehoiakim of Judah

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did evil. became a vassal fo King Nebuchadnezzar. and was under his control

104
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Jehoichin fo Judah

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did evil. ruled only threemonths and Nebuchadnezzar besieged Jerusalem and took him captive. he was latter released from Babylonian prison

105
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Zedekiah of Judah

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third son of Josia to reign. did evil. He rebelled against Babylon. Last king of southern kingdom

106
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who was the last king of Judah

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Zedekiah (Z)

107
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who prophecied teh 70-year captivity

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Jeremiah

108
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Haggai and Zechariah

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prophets who encouraged the peopel to rebuild temple

109
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King Artazerzes

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allowed Nehemia to return

110
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Snaballat and Tobia

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tried to discourage Nehemiah tired to bring work to a ceas and ridiculed the Jews.

111
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1 Samuel 17

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David and Goliath

1 tiny david 7 big goliath

112
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2 Samuel 7

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Davidic covenant

113
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what two people did Jehu kill in the same day

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joram fo Israel and Ahaziah of Judah

114
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how many days did the repairs of the wall take

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52

115
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who were the enemies of Israel in the kingdom period

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Philistines, Syrians, assyrians, Babyolonians

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