Old Testament Flashcards
(24 cards)
Which Kingdom is the Book of Ezra about, and what do the 2 groups of Exiles do?
Ezra is about the Southern Kingdom, the 2 groups of exiles returned to Jerusalem to rebuild the temple
Which King allows the Jewish exiles to return to Israel?
King Cyrus allows the Jewish exiles to return to Israel.
How many years did it take them to rebuild, the temple?
20 years to rebuild the temple
What did Nehemiah return to build?
Nehemiah returned to build the city walls
How long did it take Nehemiah and his people to rebuild?
It took them 52 days to rebuild the city walls
What was Nehemiah’s position under the King?
Why does the King listen to Nehemiah’s plea?
Nehemiah’s position was cupbearer. He listened to Nehemiah’s plea because God granted him favor in the sight of the Lord
Who was the ruler that tried to stop Nehemiah and what was one of the things he did to try and stop Nehemiah?
The Ruler was Sanballat, and he stirred trouble to break down the walls
Where/When does Esther take place?
Esther takes place after Babylonian captivity in Judah.
Who is never mentioned in the book of Esther?
God is never mentioned in the book of Esther.
Why do you think the land suffered in each situation? Why were humans driven out of their homeland?
Because their sin corrupted the land, humans were driven out of their home land the land suffered of earthly things
Who was Abraham, and why was he so important to the biblical story.
Abraham was an overall inspirational leader of all nations, and was so important for devoting his life and time to the Lord
The purpose of the tabernacle, and its importance to the Israelites?
The Tabernacle was a place of worship, and sacrifice so that the peoples sin wouldn’t be separated from God. It was important as a reminder of God.
Why did the northern, and southern kingdom split, which kingdom is recognized as having the true kings of Israel and why?
The Northern, and Southern kingdom split, because of the taxes and labor enforced by King Rehoboam. The Southern kingdom developed the true kings of Israel. Because they held their covenant with God
What does it mean to be holy, and why is it so important that the Israelites are holy?
What it means to be holy, is to be set apart through covenant. The Israelites were God’s chosen people their heritage was also one of many important in the Bible.
Who are the 4 main characters in the story?
Queen Esther, King Xerxes, Mordecai, and Haman
List 3 facts about Queen Esther
She is a Jew, her given name is Hadassah, her parents are dead.
List 3 facts about Xerxes
He was King of Persia, husband of Queen Esther, and a lavished king
List 3 facts about Mordecai
Cousin of Queen Esther, He is a Jew, he is given the signet ring
List 3 facts about Haman
Hates Mordecai, sought to kill all the Jews, highest King official
What do we learn from Xerxes?
Do not be easily angered/ impressionable
What do we learn about Mordecai?
Trust in the Lord always
What do we learn about Haman?
Respect others/ love your enemies
What do we learn about Esther?
Be confident with the Lord
What does this say about God’s character and nature of his promises
This shows of his character and promises that he is gracious, loyal, and has a lasting nature of assurance.
