Historical Books Test Review

What did Solomon ask from God after he became king?

Who tricked Samson

David is the most famous of the kings of Israel. What occupation was he engaged in as a boy?

What did Solomon introduce to the Israelites that was bad?

Gideon had how many men to fight against the Midianites?

What was Samson?

David wanted to build a house (temple) for God there. What did God say in response?

In the stories of the Kings we see that:

Solomon builds a temple for God

Barak feared how strong the Canaanite army was but Deborah assured him that the Israelites had

Did Gideon trust God’s plan?

Why did Saul not want David to fight Goliath?

David served as a _______ for King Saul.

Who was Deborah?

What did God warn the Israelites about having a King?

How did David try to cover up his adultery with Bathsheba?

What does God promise David in 2 Samuel 7?

How does David defeat the Philistine soldier Goliath?

How did Samson die?

What was God’s plan for Gideon to attack the Midianites?

If Israel wants to keep experiencing God’s covenant blessing, they need to remain

How did Gideon select the members of his army?

How can Samson’s strength be taken away?

What animal did Samson kill with his bare hands?

What did David do after his child (by Bathsheba) died?

What is the unconventional way God wanted to deliver the Israelites in the story of Deborah?

Which giant Philistine warrior did David kill with only a sling and a rock?

Where does Samson get all his power?

Where does Samson's power reside?

How long did Deborah serve as judge?

Why did Saul want to kill David?

Who killed Sisera, completing the Israelite victory (in the story of Deborah)?

How many sons did Jesse have?

What object did Gideon use to test whether God would lead him to victory?

After the war, Saul got jealous of David and planned to kill him. How did he plan to kill him?

Why were the Israelites dissatisfied with judges as their leaders?

Who is the general of the Canaanite Army (in the story of Deborah)?

After Solomon, the Kingdom descends into corruption and fighting. What is the eventual result?

Which of the following are true about Saul?

How long were the Israelites oppressed by Jabin (in the story of Deborah)?

How was Saul a flawed king?

How does Saul die?

Why did God tell Gideon his army was too large?