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Samuel is_________

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Transition character between Judges and the kind of prophets that will come later on in Israel’s history

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What does Samuel say to God when he is called?

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“Here I am”

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What does God tell Samuel?

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High priest’s sons are terrible and he will not take care of that so God will wipe them out

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God does what with Samuel?

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Calls him to be a prophet.

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Samuel becomes_________

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prophet to Saul and acts as a prototype for the prophets to come

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What happens in 1 Sam 8:11-20?

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God and Samuel both take it personally that Israel calls for a king
God tells sam not to take it personally as it is directed at God
God says we will give them one, but tell them this…
11-20
18- And in that day you will cry out because of your king
The people refused to listen to Samuel and wanted a king over them to be like the other peoples around and that our king may govern us and ho out before us and fight out battles
In the past if they had a problem, a judge would rise up and gather the tribes and defeat the enemy. They would go back home and the judge would go back to plowing the field.
You put down the threat and then go back to what you were doing before
But now there is a new threat- Philistines

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What does Collins say about the kingship?

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Kings will always have their own interests though

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Why might there have been little choice but to move to a kingship?

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Because of the threat of the Philistines.

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Why are Samuel and Saul always at odds?

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This seems personal for Samuel. They had two completely different ideas about what should be happening.

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What happens after Samuel abandons Saul?

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Saul plagued by an evil spirit
When Sam disappears, Saul knows this is a rejection from God
Evil spirit- moments of anxiety or depression

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Explain the rise of David

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David sent in to play the harp
This provides calm for Saul
This little boy will be the one who takes the kingship next
Saul figure this out and will make it worse
Saul’s family loves David- Jonathan and Michal
Jonathan becomes David’s BFF
Saul’s daughter marries David
He discards her later in the story and sent into exile
David becomes Saul’s warrior- bring him more fame

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How does Saul die?

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He falls on his sword to avoid capture

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Who were Saul and Jonathan fighting?

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The Philistines

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What do the Philistines capture?

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Philistines have captured the ark of the covenant then too

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Why have some scholars argued that Saul meets a tragic fate?

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Some scholars have argued that the bible gives Saul a kind of tragic figure death. He knows that he is going to die in battle, but goes anyway.
In Greek tragedy is announced and the the fate is set- there is nothing you can do to alter it.
Saul calls Samuel back from the dead through a witch
Samuel tells Saul you are going to die in battle tomorrow and so will your son
What does Saul do?
He knows he is going to die, and he goes there anywhere
He meets his fate anyway

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Who is the only heir after Saul?

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Mephibosheth

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Who was Mephibosheth?

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Jonathon’s son

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What does David do with Mephibosheth?

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Gave David an opportunity to show compassion to him, win over the remainder of Saul’s family, and the tribe of Benjamin.

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How many times is David annointed?

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Twice- once in Judah and then in the North

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What does the double annointing tell us about David?

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There were tensions in the kingdom and not everyone wanted David as king

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Where is David annointed?

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First time at Hebron by his own tribe, Judah. Then a second time at Hebron by all Israel

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After David is annointed, what does he do?

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Takes Jerusalem, so it is the “ City of David”. Moves the ark there

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Why is the taking of Jerusalem important?

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Israelites do no have possession of it
David takes it with his own men- shows you he is a war-lord
Uphill for defensive purposes
But when you are up high- starve you out to see who lasts longer
Water supply is important

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Explain the The Promise to David

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David wanted to buld a temple
Nathan says that David will not be allowed to do it. That will for to his son
But God promises David a “ house” ie. a dynasty
The promises seems unconditional in 2 Samuel 7
Deut would have wanted conditions on this. And perhaps they get their chance in Psalm 132:12 and 1 Kings 8:25
May have been written after the Babylonians destroy the place

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Explain how the promise is David propoganda
Put in place to keep them in power It will become a problem as it will catch on People will tie we are always safe and nothing can happen to us son long as we have a son of David on the throne and temple Problematic when it doesn’t happen
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Explain the Bathesheba Affair and Murder of Uriah
First verse- David sends Joab out to war and he stays home in Jersularm It is David’s job to be at war. He is NOT there Not only is he not where is he supposed to be, he is creepy If Uriah is a Hittie, no is not an Israelite He is a mercenary who is serving David and has married an Israelite One of David’s greatest fighting men Bathsheba does not speak until she sends word that she is pregnant It is David’s because Uriah is at Rabbah David recalls Uriah and tells him to go have sex with his wife Feet does not always mean feet David’s language is very course here This then starts the question “Does Uriah know” Uriah- Light of God All throughout this text the Light of God is present The one acting like an Israelite is the Hittite Uriah makes the statement that he will not go home as long as my fellow soldiers and Joab are out sleeping in the field in battle David says “ remain here today and tomorrow I will send you back” David gets Uriah drunk- Uriah is a better man drunk that David is sober Don’t take the army too near the wall- Rule Number 1 in Military Seiging 101 Uriah and others died in order to cover up David’s sin- chilling
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What does Nathan's name mean?
God Gave
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Who is Nathan?
Employed in David’s service True in Assyria, Babylon, Canaan, and Israel- they all had prophets Nathan goes to David and tells the lamb story One of the greatest sins is to not show hospitality David says the man who did this must die Nathan says “ You are the man!” Ends up condemning himself God kills the child of David and Bathsheba David is no longer repented once the child dies- very harsh and chilling Solomon is born and Bathsheba and Nathan position him to inherit the throne
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What did the wives of Solomon represent?
A seperate treaty
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Who builds the temple in Jerusalem and what did it look like?
Solomon builds the temple in Jerusalem. Built like Canaanite temples Canaanite materials are purchased It looks like a canaanite temple. Canaanite materials are purchased It looks like a canaanite temple The bronze sea in front echoes the myth of Yamm Canaanite Has bulls around it- Baal in canaanite mythology King Jeroboam in the north placed bulls at Dan and Bethel
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Where does Solomon build the temple?
Next to the palace- consolidating power
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Explain Solomon's reign and why was it problematic?
Taxes become very high under Solomon Problematic- this is part of the tension that leads to the split of the kingdoms Establishes a corvee Drafted into workforce for zero pa Tribes had to support the palace and the temple each years Deuteronomy- He is going to take your sons…. He gave away several cities in Galilee to the king of Tyre in order to pay building debts You were an Israelite and now you are Pheonician The tensions are mounting, and a split is on the horizon
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What are the two types of prophets in the Hebrew Bible?
1) Court Prophets and 2) Lone Prophets
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True or False: Nathan was a lone prophet?
False
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Nathan was court prophet to whom?
David
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What does " prophet" mean?
Hebrew- nabi- to bubble forth
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Name several examples of Court Prophets
Nathan and Gad in David's court Maybe Isaiah- he is able to confront/ has access to Ahaz in Isaiah 7
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Explain court prophets
They were prophets in the employ of the king and would advise the king on matters. This was not unique to Israel. This was also true in Assyria, Babylon, and Canaan. In the case of Nathan, he was in a position where he could and does criticize the king.
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Explain Lone Prophets
Examples of these prophets would be Eliajah and Elisa. These are prophets are "independent" and operate outside of the court. Among prophets form whom textual traditions come: Amos, Hosea, Isaiah, Jeremiah They had disciples or “ schools” that preserved traditions, taching, the spirit of the prophets Apprentices Some have scribed- Baruch for Jeremiah
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“Thus says YHWH”
Messenger formula
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Sets up the audience to condemn itself- Song of the Vineyard, You are the man!- Nathan
Judgment Oracle
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"Fear not!"
Salvation Oracle
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Why do you say O’ Israel
Disputation speech
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Imaginary scene in which God brings a court case against the people of Israel
Rib
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Taunting the enemy that the enemy will fall or has fallen and then the prophet launches into taut/ mockery
Taunt
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When did Amos live?
785-745 BCE):
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Where is Amos from?
From the south and goes to the north
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When does Amos go North?
During the reign King Jeroboam II
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Why does Amos go North?
God took hold of him and sent him out to prohesy
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What is Amos concerned about in the North?
The poor
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Explain why Amos is concerned about the poor
1) Amos 5: 12 "you who afflict the righteous, who take a bribe, and push aside the needy in the gate."- The gate refers to the court. Amos is saying that the courts are corrupt 2) Amos 8:4-7- The scales are rigged. The grain at seed is too heavy and therefore loans are taken out for purchase. But the wheat at sale is light and therefore, the true value is not received. The courts are corrupt so that the people cannot seek justice within this system. God is angry at this unjust economic system and this is why he will destroy them.
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When are Cha 1-39 of Isaiah from?
733-701 BCE (Because they talk about the Assyrians
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What are the problems with chapters 1-39 of Isaiah?
Ch 13-14 against Babylon come after its fall- 586 Ch 24-27 clearly not from the time of Isaiah Ch 34-35 are very close to language and content of Second Isaiah
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When are chapters 40-55 of Second Isiah
539BCE
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When is Third Isaiah?
515-AFTER BCE
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What do we know about Isaiah?
1) Lived in the South and was was Prophet to the South 2) He many have been a priest because Isaiah 6 places him in the temple 3) He had access to the king- Ahaz 4) Lives primarily through the time of the fall of the northern kingdom and then through the second Assyrian crisis in 701 when Judah resists Assyria and Sennacherib (Assyrian King) returns
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Compare Isaiah and Amos
Similar complaint about injustices Those who add house to house and field to field- unjust and exploitative economic system Shock to the leadership because they are wealthy and think they are great Isaiah and Amos are both saying you are fooling yourself and this is very wicked
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What does Immanuel mean?
God is with us
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Why is Isaiah 7 not about Jesus?
This passage is not about a prediction 700 years in the future That young woman is pregnant, by the time she has the child and the child grow up to 8 or 9 Israel will no longer be with us Immanuel does the same as Issac- reminds Ahaz that he did not have faith
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When does Isaiah 7 take place?
733-732 BCE
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What is Isaiah 7 in reference to?
The scene related to the Syro- Ephamite War
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Who is Ahaz?
King of Judah
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Who is Rezin
King of Aram/ Syria
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Who is Pekah?
King of Israel
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What is the Cyrus Cylinder?
The record of the policy change after Persia conquered Babylon which allowed Jews to return from exile and to rebuild the temple
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What is the call of Isaiah
Isaiah 6: He is in the temple when he claims to see YHWH enthroned above the cherubim. This is in contrast to the established biblical tradition as the appearance of YHWH is not seen
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What is the call of Amos?
He was a herdsmen and and tender of sycamore trees when he was called by YHWH to go North
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Why does Amos proclaim himself to be a herdsmen in front of Amaziah?
To establish his authenticity/ credability. He is saying that he is not a prophet or from a prophet's line. The LORD took hold of him and he must go.
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Who is Amaziah?
High priest at Bethdel
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Who is Tiglath- Pileser Ii?
Emperor of Assyria
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Who is Jothan ?
Ahaz father
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Who is Uzziah?
Ahaz's grandfather
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Who is Remaliah?
Father of Pekah
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What does Isaiah 40 say about Jerusalem?
The exile has been double punishment for her sins. It is the first reference that the punishment of YHWH is excessive.
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How does the return from Babylon act as a second exodus?
Israel is allowed to come out of Babylon and is given he chance to start anew. These chapters of Isaiah are filled with hope for what things will be like once they have returned. Third Isaiah shifts this tone.
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Second Isaiah is arguable the first form of what tradition and why?
Monotheist, because of the passage stating before me no god was formed and no god after me
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Where is David supposed to be fighting
In Rabbah against the Ammonites
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What is a corvee?
a drafted workforce

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