Dr. Ted Hildebrandt, OT History, Lit., and Theology, Lecture 23

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1 1 Dr. Ted Hildebrandt, OT History, Lit., and Theology, Lecture , Dr. Ted Hildebrandt 98+46=144 questions total A. Quiz Preview [0:00-4:46] B. Saul s trouble: Gilgal Sacrifice [4:47-11:05] C. Jonathan s Story in chapter 14 [11:06-18:59] 14 minutes / = 22 questions / 13+3 = 16 questions D. Saul s Vow and Jonathan s defended by the people [19:00-27:30] E. Saul s disobedience with the Amalekites [27:31-31:39] 13 minutes / = 15 questions / = 14 questions F. God and change [31:40-32:54] G. David is anointed [32:55-34:27] H. God and the deception of Saul [34:28-37:48] I. David s anointing [37:49-39:51] 8 minutes / = 18 questions / 9+5 =14 questions J. Saul and the evil spirit from the Lord [39:52-45:41] K. Spirit of God in the Old Testament [45:42-46:23] 7 minutes / 6+ 3 = 9 questions / L. David s first victory as the new leader [46:24-58:02] 12 minutes / 11+3 = 14 Questions / M. Saul s attempts to kill David [58:03-62:27] N. Jonathan warns David [62:28-65:52] O. David s flight and hiding from Saul [65:53-68:23] 10 minutes / 16+ 6= 22 questions / = 20

2 2 P. Nob [68:24-70:27] Q. David at Gath [70:28-73:24] R. David at Keilah: God and multiple futures [73:25-77:41] 9 minutes / = 17 questions / 12+5=17 questions S. David at Carmel: Abigail and Nabal [77:42-81:36] T. David at Ziklag and the Philistines [81:37-82:33] U. David Spares Saul [82:34-84:52] 7 minutes/ = 15 questions / 9+4=13 questions V. Saul and the Witch at Endor [84:53-90:21] 5 minutes/ 4+3 = 7 questions / 4+3 =7 questions

3 3 Dr. Ted Hildebrandt, OT History, Lit., and Theology, Lecture , Dr. Ted Hildebrandt Multiple Choice: 1. When Saul was at Gilgal and offered the sacrifice, where were the Philistines mustering their troops? [23B] A. At Aphek *B. At Michmash C. At Bethlehem D. At Gath 2. Gilgal is located nearest what city? [23B] A. Jerusalem B. Bethel C. Gibeon *D. Jericho 3. What prompted Saul to offer the sacrifice at Gilgal on his own? [23B] A. The Philistines were attacking B. His officers begged him to *C. Samuel was late D. He was consumed with arrogance 4. What prompted Saul to offer the sacrifice at Gilgal on his own? [23B] A. The direct attack of the Philistines on their camp at Gilgal B. Samuel had commanded Saul to offer the sacrifice *C. Saul s men had begun to scatter D. Saul s troops were going to attack the Philistines without God s blessing 5. Why was Saul afraid about the battle at Gilgal? [23B] A. The Philistines had killed his scouts *B. The Philistines had already invaded the mountains of Israel C. The Israelites would have to battle on the coastal plain

4 4 D. The Lord would not answer him -6. What was Saul s sin at Gilgal? [23B] A. He went into battle without praying *B. He overstepped his role as king C. He worshipped an idol D. Samuel explicitly told him not to make a sacrifice -7. What kind of excuse did Saul use for offering the sacrifice without Samuel? [23B] A. Righteousness *B. Piety C. Fear D. Guilt 8. How was a deterministic mode of thinking about the future shown to be incorrect in the situation of Saul at Gilgal? [23B] A. Saul s choices were changed by Samuel s orders *B. God said, If Saul had obeyed the future would have been different C. The Philistines decided not to attack D. God gave Saul three options to choose from as he went out against the Philistines -9. The Philistines attacking Saul at Gilgal would be similar to Cuba attacking [23B] A. Russia B. Florida C. Texas *D. Montana 10. The fact that God told Saul if he had obeyed his kingdom would have lasted forever was used to show [23B] A. The future is already determined B. The future cannot be known for certain *C. The future is flexible and may have options D. The future does not exist so it cannot be known

5 5 11. How many Philistines did Jonathan and his armor-bearer defeat? [23C] *A. 20 B. 50 C. 100 D What sign did Jonathan ask the Lord to give him if he should attack the Philistines? [23C] A. The Philistines would light a torch B. The armor-bearer would agree to go with him C. The ground would shake *D. The Philistines would invite them to come up to fight 13. How did God cause panic in the Philistines during the battle with Jonathan and his armor-bearer? [23C] *A. An earthquake B. Lightning C. A pillar of fire D. Damaging hail 14. Who helped Jonathan and his armor-bearer win the initial battle against the Philistines? [23C] A. The Gibeonites joined in the fight against the Philistines *B. Some Jewish mercenaries flipped sides and helped Jonathan C. The Philistines who were Yahweh worshippers helped Jonathan D. The Jebusites from Jerusalem came up and attacked them from the south -15. Where were the Philistines when Jonathan attacked them [23C] A. Bethel B. Gilgal *C. Michmash D. Nob -16. What valley or canyon did Jonathan have to climb out of to attack the

6 6 Philistines with his armor-bearer? [23C] A. Wadi Qilt [Wadi=dried up valley] B. Wadi Rephaim C. Wadi Kidron *D. Wadi Suwenit 17. What was seen as parallel to Jonathan telling his armor-bear God would win the victory by many or by few? [23C] A. The story of Deborah and Barak B. The story of Ehud C. The story of David and Goliath *D. The story of Gideon and Midian 18. What story lies between the story of Saul s disobedient sacrifice at Gilgal and Saul s failure to kill the Amalekite king? [23C] A. The story of David and Goliath B. The story of Saul trying to kill David *C. The story of Jonathan defeating the Philistines D. The story of Samuel anointing David 19. Who saved Jonathan from being killed by his own father? [23D] A. Samuel B. His armor-bearer C. God *D. The fellow warriors 20. Jonathan violated Saul s vow by [23D] *A. Eating some honey B. Having no spare sword C. Refusing to kill the king D. Not offering a sacrifice before the battle 21. Saul was ordered to kill king of the Amalekites and didn t [23D] A. Sihon

7 7 *B. Agag C. Jabin D. Rezin 22. What vow did Saul make when his troops were pursuing the Philistines after Jonathan s victory? [23D] A. No one was to shave or cut their hair until they defeated them B. No one was to drink water until they defeated them *C. No one was to eat food until they defeated them D. No one was to go home until they completely defeated them 23. What did Saul do that made God grieve that He made Saul king? [23E] A. He offered sacrifices to Baal B. He threatened to kill Jonathan C. He failed to give poor justice *D. He didn t wipe out the Amalekites 24. After Saul, what quality was God looking for in his next selection for king? [23E] A. One who would fear the Lord and shun evil *B. One who was a man after God s own heart C. One who would lead his people Israel in the ways of the Lord D. One who meditated on the book of the law day and night 25. What reason did Saul s troops give for why they spared the Amalekites sheep and goats? [23E] A. To give them to the priests at Shiloh B. To give them to the poor, fatherless and widows C. To replenish the herds the Amalekites had destroyed *D. To sacrifice them to the Lord 26. What had the Amalekites done to deserve being destroyed? [23E] A. They attacked Israel after their battle at Jericho B. They refused to let Israel pass by in order to get to the promised land *C. They slew the stragglers when Israel was in the desert D. They joined with the Philistines in attacking Israel

8 8 27. Who attacked Israel when they were vulnerable in the desert? [23E] A. The Edomites B. The Moabites C. The Jebusites *D. The Amalekites 28. Why does God say he was grieved? [23E] *A. That he had made Saul king B. That Israel had rebelled against him C. That the priests were drunk before the tabernacle D. That Saul had turned away from the Lord and worshipped idols 29. When 1 Sam. 15:29 says God doesn t change his mind, we took that to mean [23F] *A. God keeps his promises and his character doesn t change B. God knows ahead of time what changes are coming so he never really changes C. God doesn t change out of lack of knowledge like humans D. God only looks like he changes because he s being portrayed in human terms. He in fact never does change 30. When God told Samuel to go to Bethlehem to David s house what did he tell him to take with him? [23G] A. A sheep for a sacrifice B. Water to cleanse David s family *C. A horn of oil for anointing D. A skin of wine for celebrating 31. Who usually anoints a king? [23G] A. A priest B. A judge C. A father *D. A prophet

9 9 32. Why was Samuel afraid of Saul? [23G] A. He thought Saul would try to trick him B. He thought Saul would reject his message from God *C. He thought Saul would try to kill him D. He thought Saul would send his troops against him 33. Why did God tell Samuel to take a heifer with him to anoint David? [23H] A. To offer a sacrifice for Israel *B. To deceive Saul C. To test David D. To give it to Jesse -34. Rather than see the deception of Saul by God as evil we suggested that it be seen as [23H] A. A relative good B. Justice *C. Shrewdness D. Sitz im leben 35. God sought to deceive Saul because [23H] A. He thought Saul was evil *B. He did not want Samuel killed C. He wanted David anointed D. It was a judgment on Saul 36. What were two other situations where someone lied to save the life of a person and was favored by God? [23H] A. Joshua and Gideon B. The Ammonites and Jephthah C. Jephthah and Naomi *D. Midwives and Rahab 37. What did God tell Samuel to ignore in choosing Jesse s sons? [23I] A. Intelligence *B. Height

10 10 C. Character D. Family history 38. When Samuel came to anoint a king who did Jesse present first to Samuel? [23I] A. David B. Himself *C. His firstborn son D. His father Boaz 39. What is the best explanation for the evil spirit that tormented Saul? [23J] *A. Saul was feeling down B. It was a demon C. God made him feel manic D. The evil spirit was a code word for David 40. When the evil spirit came on Saul what did his servants request for him? [23J] A. Wine to drink *B. Someone who could play the harp C. Someone who could cast out the demon D. A sage who could talk with him 41. The word spirit is used for all of the following EXCEPT [23J] A. Wind B. Breathe C. Demon D. Mood *E. Worship 42. What was one argument that was used to show that God sending an evil spirit on Saul was not a demon? [23J] A. God is good and would never do that B. God only sends demons on those who have rejected him C. Saul was a believer and therefore could not be demon possessed *D. In the Old Testament demons are very rare

11 When did the Spirit come on David? [23J] *A. When he was anointed with oil B. When he was going out to fight Goliath C. When Samuel laid hands on him D. When Samuel and Jesse prayed over David 44. When the spirit was taken from Saul what was it? [23K] A. Saul lost his salvation *B. Saul lost his role in the kingship C. Saul lost his relationship with God D. Saul lost his mind 45. Where was Goliath from? [23L] *A. Gath B. Azekah C. Gilgal D. Ekron 46. Why did the Jews hide in the mountains? [23L] A. Because the Philistines were afraid of the mountains B. They were planning a sneak attack *C. The Philistine s chariots wouldn t work in the mountains D. God told them to 47. In what valley or entryway into the hill country did David fight Goliath? [23L] A. Sorek Valley B. Aijalon Valley *C. Elah Valley D. Megiddo Valley 48. Why was David at the battle in the valley of Elah against the Philistines in the first place? [23L] A. He was Saul s armor-bearer B. He was a part of the army

12 12 C. Jonathan told him to come *D. He was delivering food 49. What was David s reason for rejecting Saul s armor? [23L] A. He felt God would protect him B. He felt unworthy to accept it *C. He was too small D. He wanted a challenge 50. What caused Saul to be jealous of David? [23L] *A. The women and their singing B. David s killing of Goliath C. Jonathan s friendship D. His musical talent 51. After the battle with Goliath the women credit David with killing how many? [23L] A. Hundreds B. Thousands *C. Tens of thousands D. Millions 52. What have archaeologists found that is reminiscent of the Goliath story? [23L] A. A large Philistine sword B. A Philistine chariot C. The Philistine temple at Gath *D. A large skull cracked by a stone 53. David warned Goliath that he came out against him [23L] A. With sling and shield *B. In the name of the Lord C. In the strength of the armies of Israel D. With the fierceness of a lion 54. What did David do immediately after knocking Goliath down with a slung stone? [23L]

13 13 *A. He cut off Goliath s head B. He held up his hands in honor to God C. He offered a sacrifice to the Lord D. He grabbed a chariot and went after the Philistines 55. When David came down to bring food to his brothers who were fighting the Philistines what did his older brother accuse David of? [23L] A. Cowardice B. Being afraid *C. Being conceited D. Improperly bragging 56. What did David do in the employ of Saul? [23M] A. He was a soldier B. He was an apprentice C. He was Jonathan s bodyguard *D. He was a musician E. He was a shepherd 57. How many Philistines did Saul request of David have to kill for the dowry? [23M] A. 40 *B. 100 C. 12 D How does Saul personally try to kill David? [23M] A. He tries to get Michal to poison him B. He hires an assassin *C. He throws a spear at him D. He tells Jonathan to get rid of him -59. How did David escape from Saul? [23M] *A. Michal saved him

14 14 B. He was smuggled out by his soldiers C. He snuck out through tunnels D. Jonathan had a servant show him out 60. How did Michal protect David from her father Saul? [23M] A. She let David down out the window with a red rope B. She hid David on the roof of their house under some flax *C. She put an idol in his bed pretending he was still there D. She told her father than David had gone to Bethel when he had not 61. What did Jonathan use to warn David of Saul s intent to kill him? [23N] A. A harp B. A servant *C. An arrow D. A slingshot 62. Jonathan was an expert with [23N] A. A sword and shield B. A spear C. A chariot *D. A bow and arrow 63. What did Jonathan have David promise him? [23N] *A. That he would protect Jonathan s descendants B. He would be kind to Saul C. That their friendship would remain strong D. He would not surrender to Saul 64. After Jonathan died who did David take care of for the rest of his life? [23N] A. Ishbosheth B. Rizpah C. Adonijah *D. Mephibosheth 65. What did the priests of Nob do for David? [23P] A. They gave him clothes

15 15 B. They offered a sacrifice to the Lord for him *C. They gave him food D. They hid him in the tabernacle 66. What does David receive from the priests of Nob? [23O] *A. The sword of Goliath B. The shield of the kingship C. The bow and arrow of Jonathan D. The crown of Saul 67. After leaving Nob, to what Philistine city does David flee? [23O] A. Ashkelon B. Gaza C. Ekron *D. Gath 68. What does David do for the city of Keilah? [23O] A. Saves them from being attacked by Saul *B. Saves them from the Philistines C. Saves their fields from being looted D. Frees them from an oppressive city ruler 69. What city would betray David if they had a chance? [23O] A. Azekah B. Gath *C. Keilah D. Bethlehem 70. Nabal s town of Carmel was located [23O] A. In the southern Negev B. In the Rift Valley C. In the Shephelah *D. In the Judean desert 71. Who was Abigail s husband? [23O] A. Mephibosheth

16 16 *B. Nabal C. Abner D. Joab 72. Who killed the 85 priests of Nob? [23P] A. Rezin the Moabite B. Hadad the Ammonite *C. Doeg the Edomite D. Achish the Philistine 73. What order did Saul s men refuse? [23P] *A. To kill the priests B. To kill the sons of the prophets C. To kill David s father Jesse D. To plunder the city of Bethlehem 74. What did David s men receive at Nob that was somewhat against the ritual code? [23P] A. The holy oil *B. The holy bread C. The sacrificial sheep D. The holy water 75. David, in an attempt to flee from Saul, goes to Gath wanting to become a for the Philistines? [23Q] A. Priest B. Musician C. Shepherd *D. Mercenary 76. How does David survive in Gath? [23Q] *A. He pretends to be insane B. He marries a woman there C. He joins the Philistine army

17 17 D. He hides in the woods 77. Why was pretending to be insane a smart move on David s part? [23Q] A. The Philistines took pity on him B. It allowed him to blend in C. The Philistines believed craziness was a bad omen *D. No one dared kill him 78. As David entered Gath what did the Philistine women explicitly remember about David? [23Q] A. He had killed Goliath *B. The song about him killing tens of thousands C. He was one of Saul s chief generals D. David had the sword of Goliath 79. Why did David deserve the loyalty of the people of Keilah? [23R] A. He brought water into the town in a time of famine B. He protected the priests who lived there from the Edomites C. He saved the town from destruction of Saul *D. He saved the town from the attacks of the Philistines 80. When God told David that the city of Keilah would betray him giving him over to Saul what was David s response? [23R] A. He submitted realizing it was God s will B. He asked God to change his mind *C. He fled from the city D. He curses the city of Keilah 81. As a result of God telling David something that did, in fact, not happen we conjectured [23R] *A. There are multiple possible futures B. God changed his mind C. David misunderstood what God was saying D. The people repented and God spared them 82. Why did David flee from Keilah? [23R]

18 18 *A. God told him that the city would give him up to Saul B. He knew the Philistines were waiting for him C. God told him that he was going to destroy the city for idolatry D. The citizens were plotting against David 83. Isaiah 40:28 says regarding God [23R] A. I am the Lord who brought you out of Egypt B. My power no one can resist C. I forgive those who turn to me *D. No one understands my understanding 84. What did Nabal refuse to provide for David and his men? [23S] *A. Food B. Water C. Protection D. A hiding place -85. What did David protect of Nabal s? [23S] A. His vineyards B. Family C. Town from the Philistines *D. His sheep 86. Who slew Nabal? [23S] A. Abigail B. Joab *C. The Lord D. Saul 87. What two qualities are attributed in the text to Abigail? [23S] A. Shrewdness and cunning *B. Intelligence and beauty C. Feared the Lord and shunned evil D. Kindness and insight

19 What town does David actually receive oversight of from the Philistines? [23T] A. Gaza B. Azekah *C. Ziklag D. Carmel 89. What phrase indicates that the text in the narrative about Ziklag of 1 Samuel was written after the splitting of the kingdom in 931 BC? [23T] *A. Ziklag has belonged to the kings of Judah ever since B. Gath was captured by the king of Israel and Judah C. There were no Philistines left in the land D. The kings of Israel destroyed Ziklag which is in ruins to this day 90. What did David do to Saul when he was in a cave with him? [23U] A. Pierced his water jug B. Took his sandal *C. Cut part of his robe D. Stole his sword 91. Why were David and Saul in the same cave? [23U] *A. Saul was relieving himself B. Saul was hiding from the Philistines C. Saul was sleeping D. Saul was planning his next attack 92. Who was Saul s general? [23U] A. Benaiah B. Joab *C. Abner D. Ishbosheth 93. Who was David s general? [23U] A. Benaiah *B. Joab

20 20 C. Abner D. Ishbosheth 94. Why didn t David kill Saul when he had the opportunity? [23U] *A. He wouldn t touch the Lord s anointed B. He feared Abner s retaliation C. He loved Saul like a father D. God told him not to do it 95. The Urim and Thummim could give all of the following answers from God EXCEPT [23V] A. Yes B. No *C. Maybe D. No answer 96. Where were the Urim and Thummim stored? [23V] A. In the ark of the covenant B. On the table of shew bread in the tabernacle C. On the front of the priests turban *D. In the pocket on the priest s breast plate 97. What did we conclude from the story of Saul and the witch of Endor? [23V] A. Dead people can come back from the dead except for brief periods *B. Dead people are aware of what is going on in the land of the living C. Dead people don t remember the past although they know the future D. Dead people can pray for us 98. Why did Saul go to the witch of Endor? [23V] A. He wanted to know which of his sons would be the next king B. He wanted to know the outcome of his conflict with David *C. He wanted to know about his upcoming battle with the Philistines D. He wanted to ask the Lord s blessing on a battle

21 21 Fill-ins: 1. Where was Saul assembling his troops for his first battle with the Philistines when he improperly offered a sacrifice at? [23B] Gilgal -2. After Saul disobeyed at Gilgal God told Saul that if he had been faithful his would have lasted forever. [23B] kingdom/kingship 3. Samuel told Saul he would come down to Gilgal after (number) days. [23B] 7 4. Gilgal is located by Jericho in the Valley [23B] Rift 5. (name) broke the oath Saul put the men under when pursuing the Philistines? [23D] Jonathan 6. God told Saul to kill the king of the [23D] Amalekites -7. One of the roles of a father Saul violated when he went to kill Jonathan was the role of a father to his children [23D] protect 8. After Saul s failure to destroy the Amalekites God said I am that I made Saul king. [23E] grieved 9. God said that to was better than sacrifices and burnt offerings [23E] obey 10. In 1 Samuel 15:29 it says God does not change his [23F] mind -11. In saying God doesn t change we called him a promise [23F] keeper 12. The Lord tells Samuel to deceive Saul by taking a(n) along with him [23G] heifer -13. Bethlehem means (3 words) [23G] house of bread 14. Who was David s father? [23G] Jesse 15. What substance was used in anointing a king? [23G] oil/olive oil 16. Who did God tell Samuel to deceive with a heifer? [23G] Saul 17. God told Samuel to go to what town to anoint one of Jesse s sons? [23G] Bethlehem

22 When Samuel was going down to anoint David king who deceived Saul? [23H] God -19. Jesus said be wise as [23H] serpents -20. Samuel was told to look for the next king from among the sons of [23I] Jesse 21. David would be known as a man after (3 words) [23I] God s own heart 22. After the Spirit left Saul what did God send Saul? A(n) (2 words) [23J] evil spirit 23. When an evil spirit came on Saul what instrument did his servants call to be played for him? A(n) [23J] harp 24. Who played a harp for Saul when he was depressed? [23J] David 25. Who was David s first victory over? [23L] Goliath 26. David was from (town) [23L] Bethlehem 27. How many stones did David pick up for his battle with Goliath? (number) [23L] David was expert at playing what instrument? [23M] harp 29. Saul demanded that David collect Philistine as a dowry? [23M] foreskins 30. David s wife, the king s daughter, was named [23M] Michal 31. Mephibosheth was the son of [23N] Jonathan -32. Saul had the priests of Nob after he found they had helped David? [23O] killed 33. What woman did David meet at Carmel? [23O] Abigail 34. Who was perhaps the most famous Edomite/Idumean in the time of Jesus? [23P] Herod

23 Where were the 85 priests who were slain under Saul s order from? [23P] Nob 36. To what Philistine city did David flee and then pretend that he was crazy? [23Q] Gath 36. Besides the Urim and Thummim what sacred instrument did David use to determine if Saul would come down against him at Keilah? [23R] ephod 37. What town did David deliver from the hands of the Philistines? [23R] Keilah 38. When did Abigail not tell Nabal about her encounter with David when he was [23S] drunk 40. Nabal s name meant [23S] fool 41. Who does David marry after her husband dies? [23S] Abigail -42. The splitting of the kingdom of Israel north and south takes place after the reign of [23T] Solomon 43. David takes Saul s and water jug while Saul was asleep? [23U] Spear 44. Who does Saul, desire to summon from the dead through the witch of Endor [23V] Samuel 45. The Urim and were used to determine the will of God? [23V] Thummim 46. Where was Saul s final battle with the Philistines? In the valley [23V] Jezreel/Armageddon