BIBL104 Quiz The Old Testament Books of History 2023-2024 Liberty University
Quiz: The Old Testament Books of History
Question 1
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Through the
... [Show More] birth of ____________ to Ruth and Boaz, Naomi’s prior emptiness and bitterness is
reversed.
Obed
Jesse
Perez
Elimelech
Question 2
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The second covenant renewal ceremony includes Joshua’s affirmation: “As for me and my family, we will
worship the Lord.”
True
False
Question 3
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The book of _____________ shows how God providentially acted so that His people could return to their
land and rebuild their temple.
Ezra
Nehemiah
Esther
Job
Question 4
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Joshua’s miraculous water crossing affirmed his leadership to the people of Israel.
True
False
Question 5
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References to Joshua’s death and the elders that outlived him indicate that these final notations in
Joshua were added by another inspired writer, perhaps ___________.
Phineas
Aaron
Caleb
Eleazar the high priest
Question 6
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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.
True
False
Question 7
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When the nation of Israel divided, the Kingdom to the south was known as
Israel
Judah
Samaria
Jerusalem
Question 8
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So prosperous was Solomon that God expanded Israel’s borders to the degree originally promised in the
Abrahamic covenant and reaffirmed to Joshua.
True
False
Question 9
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The Judge ___________, was a left-handed Benjamite, who assassinated King Eglon with a dagger.
Ehud
Othniel
Shamgar
Samson
Question 10
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How did the Israelites lose the Ark of the Covenant?
They lost it in a war with the Philistines.
It was stolen my Amalekite and Midianite raiders.
Hophni and Phinehas lost it in a bet.
They misplaced it through the constant movement of the Tabernacle.
Question 11
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The book of 2 Kings transitions away from the Elijah narratives and into the Elisha narratives.
True
False
Question 12
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______________ was not a Judge in Israel.
Samson
Gideon
Micah
Ehud
Question 13
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How many tribes make up the northern kingdom that rejected the Holy City, the temple, and the Davidic
line?
Seven
Three
Ten
Two
Question 14
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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.
True
False
Question 15
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Saul’s disobedience of the divine command to abolish the Moabites caused Yahweh to reject him as king.
True
False
Question 16
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______________ was not a Judge in Israel.
Othniel
Eglon
Gideon
Jephthah
Question 17
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The Judge ______________ tore down his father’s Baal altar that was kept on the family farm.
Samson
Ehud
Othniel
Gideon
Question 18
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God’s promise to Abraham that He would bless all nations begins to come to fruition through Boaz and
Ruth.
True
False
Question 19
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According to our textbook, one reason for the northern kingdom’s downfall is their intermarriage with
pagan nations.
True
False
Question 20
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The book of _____________ shows how the remnant were motivated to “rise up and build” Jerusalem’s
walls.
Ezra
Nehemiah
Esther
Job
Question 21
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In the north, Jeroboam built two sanctuaries (temples or high places) at
Dan and Bethel
Shiloh and Samaria
Penuel and Jericho
Mount Tabor and Mount Gerizim
Question 22
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The tribe of Dan settled land on the East bank of the Jordan River.
True
False
Question 23
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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.
True
False
Question 24
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Each cycle in the book of Judges portrays a downward spiral. This spiral includes Jephthah’s immoral
relationship with foreign women.
True
False
Question 25
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As a Gentile who marries a Hebrew from Bethlehem, Ruth pictures the love of God for both Hebrews
and Gentiles.
True
False
Question 26
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The major theological theme of 1–2 Chronicles is the importance of true worship.
True
False
Question 27
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While Joshua prepared to attack Jericho he
met a believer in Jericho name Rahab.
addressed the two spies who did not believe Israel could conquer the promise land.
had a dream where Moses gave him instructions for defeating the city of Jericho.
encountered the commander of the Lord’s army.
Question 28
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According to our textbook, most of the biblical judges were deliverers more than
prophetic voices.
legal arbiters.
priestly advocates.
military commanders.
Question 29
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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.
True
False
Question 30
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Ruth plays an important role in the history of the Old Testament as the great grandmother of
King Saul.
the Prophet Nathan.
the Prophet Judah.
King David.
Question 31
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____________ killed the unsuspecting commander Sisera with a tent peg and a mallet.
Deborah
Barak
Jael
Ehud
Incorrect: Question 32
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In the _______________ campaign, the town of Ai was captured.
Northern
Southern
Western
Eastern
Central
Question 33
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The rediscovery of the covenant law caused King Josiah to lead the nation of Judah in covenant renewal
and reform.
True
False
Question 34
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Ahab and his wife Jezebel were wicked rulers in the Northern Kingdom.
True
False
Question 35
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Each cycle in the book of Judges portrays a downward spiral. This spiral includes Barak’s reluctance.
True
False
Question 36
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When the nation of Israel divided the Kingdom to the north was known as
Israel
Judah
Samaria
Jerusalem
Question 37
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In the ________________ campaign, God sent a hailstorm in order to defeat Israel’s enemies.
Northern
Southern
Western
Eastern
Central
Question 38
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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.
True
False
Question 39
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According to our textbook, the story of _____________ is a ray of hope during the period of the Judges.
Deborah
Ruth
Jael
Delilah
Question 40
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Whose bones were buried in the Promised Land at Shechem?
Moses
Aaron
Joshua
Joseph
Caleb
Question 41
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The book of Judges concludes with a civil war in Israel that almost exterminated the tribe of
Benjamin
Gad
Simeon
Dan
d. Asher
Question 42
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David captures Jerusalem from the Jebusites and moves the Ark of the Covenant there.
True
False
Question 43
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In general, Elijah’s miraculous ministry resulted in the return of the nation to covenant faithfulness.
True
False
Question 44
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The tribe of Reuben settled land on the East bank of the Jordan River.
True
False
Question 45
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Through ____________, the miraculous healing of leprous Naaman demonstrates Yahweh’s supremacy
and grace to all people, even those outside the covenant community.
Elijah
Elisha
Nathan
Jehu
Question 46
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____________ refused to go and confront the Canaanites unless ____________ came with into the
battle.
Deborah/Barak
Dan/Micah
Othniel/Shamgar
Barak/Deborah
Question 47
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Elijah’s prophetic successor was Elisha.
True
False
Question 48
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In the ________________ campaign, God miraculously extended the day. This allowed
Israel time to rout the enemy.
Northern
Southern
Western
Eastern
Central
Question 49
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David’s covenant violations involve adultery, murder, and a host of deceptive acts committed in an
attempt to cover up these sins.
True
False
Question 50
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Solomon’s ________________ turned him away from wholeheartedly following the Lord.
increasing prosperity
many wives
massive amount of property
immense knowledge [Show Less]