1 Dr. Ted Hildebrandt, OT History, Lit., and Theology, Lecture 25 84+38=122 questions total 2012 Dr. Ted Hildebrandt A. Exam Preview [0:00-6:18] B. Review of David s Sin with Bathsheba [6:19-8:01] C. Nathan the Prophet confronts David with a story [8:02-9:24] D. David s response: repentance [9:25-14:52] 9 minutes / 14+8 = 22 Questions / 16 minutes / 9 + 10 minutes / 6 + 5 minutes / 5 + 8 minutes / 13 + E. Stages of Repentance [14:53-31:18] F. Do babies go to heaven? [31:19-41:15] G. David s Numbering the People [41:16-46:49] H. Solomon s installation as king [46:50-53:29] I. The Difficulty with Solomon [53:30-55:28] J. David s advice to Solomon [55:29-58:09] K. David s Hit List [58:10-62:18] 12 minutes / 17 + L. Solomon s wisdom [62:19-67:24] M. Marxist interpretations of Solomon and his wealth [67:25-70:20] N. Solomon s wisdom victory [70:21-74:22] O. Pharaoh s Daughter, Solomon and Proverbs [74:23-79:38] 12 minutes / 13 + 8 minutes / 7 + P. Solomon and the Temple [79:39-82:32] Q. Solomon s fame: Queen of Sheba [82:33-83:43] R. Solomon s folly: turning away from the Lord [83:44-87:46]
2 Dr. Ted Hildebrandt, OT History, Lit., and Theology, Lecture 25 2012 Dr. Ted Hildebrandt Multiple Choice: 1. How does David in a second attempt try to get Uriah to sleep with Bathsheba? [25B] A. He offers him money B. He offers him a month off from the war C. He makes him a general *D. He gets him drunk 2. Why did David send to bring Uriah back from the battle field? [25B] A. So Bathsheba could ask her husband for forgiveness *B. So David could cover the pregnancy C. So David could kill him D. So David could explain the situation 3. Who led David s army out to battle while David stayed in Jerusalem? [25B] *A. Joab B. Abner C. Benaiah D. Ittai 4. Uriah refuses to sleep with Bathsheba because [25B] A. He knows what David had done B. He was at odds with Bathsheba after a conflict with her *C. He was concerned about the ark being out in battle D. He did not want to lose his focus on the war efforts 5. How did Nathan rebuke David for his sin with Bathsheba? [25C] A. At a feast celebration he rebuked David in front of the people B. He contacted David as he went to worship at the temple *C. He told David a story about a guy with a little lamb
3 D. He told David the Spirit was leaving him because of his sin 6. What was the prophet s role related to the covenant of God? [25C] A. They were like preachers proclaiming the covenant *B. They were like prosecuting attorneys bringing cases based on the covenant C. They were like judges rendering judgment based on the covenant stipulations D. They were like priests teaching the people what the covenant required -7. The Lord listed all of the following things as benevolent gifts he had bestowed on David EXCEPT? [25D] A. Had him anointed king B. Delivered him from the hand of Saul C. Gave him the house of Judah and Israel *D. Protected him against Goliath and the Philistines 8. What does the Lord tell David will happen to the son who s going to be born to him after his affair with Bathsheba? [25D] A. He will be spared because David repented B. He will rule over Israel in place of David *C. He will die D. He will rebel against the Lord and be slain breaking David s heart 9. David does all of the following trying to get God to spare his son EXCEPT? [25D] A. Fasts *B. Sacrifices C. Lays on the ground D. Prays 10. How does David react after finding out the news about his son s death? [25D] A. He continues fasting B. He becomes angry C. He attempts to commit suicide *D. He washes and eats
4 11. What was David s response to those surprised at him breaking his fast after the child died? [25D] *A. I will go to him but he will not return to me B. This little lamb went to rest in the arms of the Lord C. My sin has destroyed the life of my little one D. May the Lord turn his wrath away from me 12. How did David find out that his son had died? [25D] A. Bathsheba came in and told him B. He saw the smoke from the burial fires *C. He heard his servants whispering D. His advisors refused to talk to him 13. As a result of David s sin with Bathsheba what would happen in David s family? [25D] A. His children would go into slavery *B. His own wives would be violated C. He would lose his throne D. Bathsheba would die 14. Because David had killed Uriah what would never leave his house? [25D] A. An arrow B. A spear *C. A sword D. A club 15. What is the first stage of repentance built off Psalm 51? [25E] A. Realizing, I did it, and it hurt you *B. Acknowledging what I did was wrong C. Realizing sin is the core of our being D. Saying, I m sorry 16. What is the second stage of repentance? [25E]
5 *A. Realizing, I did it, and it hurt you B. Acknowledging what I did was wrong C. Realizing sin is the core of our being D. Against God alone have I sinned 17. What is the third stage of repentance? [25E] A. Realizing, I did it, and it hurt you B. Acknowledging what I did was wrong *C. Realizing sin is the core of our being D. Against God alone have I sinned 18. What is the final stage of repentance? [25E] A. Realizing, I did it, and it hurt you B. Acknowledging what I did was wrong C. Realizing sin is the core of our being *D. Against God alone have I sinned 19. How could one prove that God can use a person after an immoral situation? [25E] A. God uses Solomon, David s son, after his affair with Bathsheba *B. God uses David to write Psalm 51 after his affair with Bathsheba C. God forgives David after his affair with Bathsheba D. God uses Nathan to rebuke David after his sin with Bathsheba 20. What is the one step principle that helps in keeping a person from becoming too judgmental of another person s sin? [25E] A. Little step by step is how progress is made B. Walk in the footsteps of Jesus *C. There but for the grace of God go I D. Forgiveness must proceed redemption 21. When David says, Against you [God] and you only have I sinned we took that as [25E] A. A metonymy B. A metaphor
6 *C. A hyperbole D. An ellipsis 22. When David says, Against you [God] and you only have I sinned what was he not denying? [25E] *A. His sin was also against Uriah B. The fact that all people sin against God C. The need for forgiveness D. That the Holy Spirit was still with him 23. Narcissism is when you can [25E] A. Feel the pain that others feel B. Feel how God feels about an issue C. Feel the plight of those within your own little group *D. Feel only your own pain and perspective 24. The death of David s child raises what issue? [25F] A. Why are babies responsible for their parents sin? B. Are babies under the sin of Adam? *C. Do babies that die go to heaven? D. How should parents react to the death of child? 25. Some argue that babies don t go to heaven based on [25F] A. They never chose right or wrong hence are not moral agents B. They are totally self-centered and demanding with no thought of others C. They have not believed in Christ and hence there is no forgiveness *D. They are sinners because they are Adam s descendants 26. Why was it suggested that God did not tell us what happens to babies after death? [25F] *A. More people would kill babies with impunity and no sense of guilt B. God doesn t tell us about what happens to any age group but only individuals who believe
7 C. God doesn t want to give parents false hope D. People might go to war to save babies and kill others in the attempt to rescue them 27. What was cited as an important verse in the discussion of the death of infants? [25F] A. The Lord is merciful and gracious *B. Will not the God of all the earth do right? C. The just shall live by faith D. Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved 28. David s response to the death of his child was: I will go to him but he will not return to me. This may not be a guarantee of heaven but may be understood as referring to [25F] A. The baby is going to be with David in heaven B. David himself is uncertain about the destiny of the child *C. Simply the death of David and child D. Both David and the child s need for God s grace 29. Where in the Bible does it tell us what happens to babies at death? [25F] A. Mathew B. Psalms C. Isaiah *D. Nowhere 30. Why is David a man after God s own heart? [25G] *A. Because he keeps repenting and turning to God B. Because he loves the Lord with all his heart, soul, and mind C. Because he desires to be more like the Lord D. Because he is strong and courageous 31. God gives David all the following possibilities after numbering the people EXCEPT [25G] A. Three years of famine
8 B. Three days of a plague C. Three months of running from your enemies *D. Three weeks war 32. Where did the angel execute judgment on Israel for David s numbering the people? [25G] A. From the cedar palace of David B. From the pool of Gibeon C. From the well of Phineas *D. From the threshing floor of Araunah 33. What reversal do we see in scripture in 2 Samuel with David, Solomon and Araunah? [25G] *A. The place of judgment turns into a place of blessing B. The place of blessing turns into a place of judgment C. An angel slays the people D. The people slay an angel 34. The fact that Kings attributes something to God and Chronicles attributes it to Satan is similar to what book of the Bible? [25G] A. Psalms B. Isaiah C. Ecclesiastes *D. Job 35. What does the name Solomon mean? [25H] *A. Peace B. God with us C. Gift of God D. Loving kindness 36. In 1 Kings chapter 1, who makes an unsuccessful bid for the throne after David? [25H]
9 A. Solomon *B. Adonijah C. Joab D. Jeroboam 37. What does David tell Solomon to ride to confirm him as the selection for the next king? [25H] A. A camel B. An elephant *C. A donkey D. A white horse 38. Who slept with David to keep him warm in his old age? [25H] A. Bathsheba B. Rizpah C. Sheba *D. Abishag 39. All of the following helped in the inauguration of Solomon as king EXCEPT [25H] A. Benaiah, the general B. Zadok, the priest *C. Ahithophel, the sage D. Nathan, the prophet 40. What valley is to the east of the City of David and separates it from the Mount of Olives? [25H] A. The Valley of Hinnom *B. The Valley of Kidron C. The Central Valley D. The Valley of Jezreel 41. What was the spring that Adonijah used to coronate himself king? [25H] *A. En Rogel
10 B. En Gedi C. Gihon D. Jezreel 42. Which spring supplies the tunnel of Hezekiah with water and is closest to the city of David? [25H] A. En Rogel B. En Gedi *C. Gihon D. Jezreel 43. What does the Bible say when commenting on David s parenting of Adonijah? [25H] A. He loved him more than himself B. He taught him the fear of the Lord *C. He never interfered with him D. He disciplined him with the rod 44. In 1 Kings 1-11, where Solomon is described in detail, what does he seldom do? [25I] A. Decide difficult matters *B. Speak personally from the heart C. Build things that are enduring D. Pray in a public manner 45. In 1 Kings 1-11 one finds out the most about Solomon from [25I] *A. Other people talking about him B. Reading his prayers C. Listening to his royal edicts D. Looking at cases where he distinguishes right and wrong 46. When Solomon does speak in 1 Kings 1-11 it is usually [25I] A. In prayers B. In proverbs *C. In officialese D. In poetry
11 47. When Solomon became king who did most of the plotting to guarantee his kingship? [25I] *A. Nathan and Bathsheba B. Joab and Zadok C. Adonijah and Absalom D. David and Abishag 48. What were David s last words to his son Solomon? [25J] *A. Be strong and show yourself a man B. Remember the Lord your God C. Do not forget the widows, orphans and poor D. Do not forget what I have taught you 49. What was the promise God made to David in the Davidic Covenant? [25J] A. David would live forever *B. One of David s sons would rule Israel forever C. That David would be blessed all the years of his life D. One of David s sons would die 50. What requirements did David tell Solomon to keep? [25J] A. The Book of the Law B. The stipulations that the priests had taught him *C. The law of Moses D. The ten commandments 51. The fact that David tells Solomon to remember the law of Moses highlights problems with what theory of the Pentateuch? [25J] A. The infiltration theory B. The Marxists peasant revolution theory C. The heils geschichte theory *D. The JEDP theory 52. Who does David direct Solomon to kill after his death? [25K]
12 A. Abner B. Absalom C. Nathan *D. Joab 53. Why did David order Solomon to kill Joab after his death? [25K] *A. Because he had killed Abner in cold blood B. Because he feared Joab would kill Solomon C. Because Joab had violated the tabernacle D. Because Joab had sworn he would become king after David s death 54. Where does Joab flee to seek asylum? [25K] A. To a cave in the Judean Desert B. Back to Bethlehem *C. To the horns of the altar D. To the high place of Gibeon 55. Why did David tell Solomon to deal with Shimei after his death? [25K] A. Shimei had tried to kill David when Saul was chasing him B. Shimei refused to provide David with water and food in the desert C. Shimei had helped the Philistines who killed Jonathan *D. Shimei cursed David when he was fleeing from Absalom 56. What does Solomon tell Shimei he must do in order not to be punished? [25K] A. Not betray him *B. Stay in Jerusalem C. Not leave his house D. Pledge loyalty to Solomon 57. Who does Adonijah, the son of David, want as a bid for the kingship? [25K] *A. Abishag B. Rizpah C. Bathsheba
13 D. The Queen of Sheba 58. Where was Solomon when he had his dream and requested wisdom? [25L] *A. Gibeon B. Jerusalem C. Jericho D. Bethel 59. As in the case with Solomon, God sometime does what with our gifts? [25L] *A. Enhances them B. Takes them away from us C. Gets pleasure from them D. Tells us we how need to use them 60. Before his dream at Gibeon what did David recognize as a special quality in Solomon? [25L] A. Compassion B. Humility *C. Wisdom D. Faith 61. What did Solomon ask for in his dream at Gibeon? [25L] A. Wealth B. Power C. A new wife *D. A discerning heart 62. Prior to being made king Solomon already had a wife who was from the [25L] *A. Ammonites B. Moabites C. Edomites D. Jebusites 63. God was impressed Solomon asked for wisdom and promised to give him what
14 two things he had not asked for? [25L] A. Long life and peace B. Peace and prosperity *C. Long life and prosperity D. Many children and security 64. Which of Solomon s sons was 1 year old when he became king? [25L] *A. Rehoboam B. Absalom C. Jeroboam D. Ahijah 65. The Marxist interpretation of wealth in the Solomon narrative incorrect for all of the following reasons EXCEPT? [25M] A. Because they deny that the wealth was a gift from God *B. Because they are not well educated interpreters C. Because they believe ideologically all wealth is bad D. Because it makes them read the narrative ironically which subverts the text 66. The Marxist reading of the Solomon narrative sees Solomon s wealth as A. An indication of his wisdom *B. An indication of his oppression C. An indication of his wisdom revolution D. An indication of his domination of women 67. What does Solomon say he will do with the baby to solve which woman is the true mother? [25N] A. Give it to one woman over the other *B. Chop it in half and give half to each woman C. Put it in a basket and let it float down the river D. Keep the baby for himself as a servant 68. How does Solomon have a wisdom victory? [25N]
15 A. He prays and does the right thing B. He loves his enemies *C. He discerns what s right and what s wrong D. He follows God s commandments 69. When a new leader in 1 and 2 Samuel is anointed what is the first thing that new leader must do? [25N] A. Consolidate power B. Plead allegiance to the covenant C. Get rid of the former leader s advisors and generals *D. Win a victory 70. How many proverbs are there in the book of Proverbs of Solomon? [25N] A. About 50% of what he originally gave B. About 42% of what he originally gave C. About 24% of what he originally gave *D. About 12% of what he originally gave 71. How many songs did Solomon write? [25N] A. 5043 *B. 1005 C. 55 D. 1 72. It was suggested in class that the Virtuous Woman (VW) of Proverbs 31 may have been modeled on [25O] A. The goddess Isis B. Solomon s mother, Bathsheba *C. Pharaoh s daughter D. The Queen of Sheba 73. Who oddly pops into the 1 Kings narrative just before Solomon goes to Gibeon to have his wisdom dream? [25O] *A. Pharaoh s daughter
16 B. David C. Joab D. Bathsheba 74. How many wives and concubines did Solomon have? [25O] *A. 700 and 300 respectively B. 500 and 800 respectively C. 50 and 75 respectively D. 10 and 25 respectively 75. What is not mentioned in the book of Proverbs? [25O] A. The king B. Foreigners *C. The temple D. The throne 76. Many have suggested that Proverbs 22 is modeled on which of the following ANE [ancient Near Eastern] texts? [25O] A. The Gilgamesh Epic B. Hammurabi s code C. The Instructions Ptahhotep *D. The Instructions of Amenemope 77. Which chapter in Proverbs is famous for the description of the virtuous woman? [25O] A. Chapter 1 B. Chapter 16 C. Chapter 25 *D. Chapter 31 78. What did Hiram supply Solomon with? [25P] A. Gold from Ophir B. Granite from Moab
17 *C. Cedars of Lebanon D. Iron from Golan 79. How did they get the trees from Lebanon to Israel in order to build the temple? [25P] A. They loaded them on elephants B. They hauled them on carts pulled by oxen C. They put them on chariots *D. They floated them down in the sea 80. After Solomon built the temple in his dedicatory prayer what question did Solomon ask? [25P] *A. Will God really dwell on earth? B. Will God s Spirit come on this place? C. Will God receive the work of our hands? D. Does God really value gold and silver? 81. Who destroyed the first temple? [25P] A. The Edomites B. The Assyrians C. The Egyptians *D. The Babylonians 82. Who destroyed the second temple? [25P] A. The Medo-Persians B. The Greeks *C. The Romans D. The Egyptians 83. Who brags and provides us information about Solomon? [25Q] A. Solomon, himself *B. Queen of Sheba C. His mother, Bathsheba D. Pharaoh s daughter 84. The Queen of Sheba comes to test Solomon. Where is Sheba? [25P] Modern day
18 A. Kuwait *B. Yemen C. Ethiopia D. Crete
19 Fill-ins: 1. Who does David get drunk in an attempt to get him to sleep with Bathsheba, his wife? [25B] Uriah 2. Uriah was a, not a Jew [25B] Hittite 3. In a lust situation second looks are problematic because they include [25B] intention 4. What message did the true prophets often proclaim to the kings? [25C] repent 5. Who was the prophet that rebuked David for his affair with Bathsheba? [25C] Nathan 6. On what basis did the prophets often rebuke the kings? [25C] covenant 7. David and Bathsheba had another son after their first son died, named [25D] Solomon 8. Who actually ends up violating David s concubines in fulfillment of the punishment announced for David s sin with Bathsheba? [25D] Absalom 9. Who said: You re the man convicting David for his sin? [25D] Nathan 10. God uses vessels [25E] broken 11. When David said take not your Holy Spirit from me who may have been in his mind? [25E] Saul 12. Isaiah 7 talks about a child when he knows enough to reject the wrong and choose the right. This was used to establish the belief in an age of [25F] accountability 13. Who executed the plague on David for numbering the people? A(n) [25G] Angel 14. What would later be built on the threshing floor of Araunah? The [26G] temple 15. The book of Kings parallels to the book of saying, Satan rose up against Israel and incited David to take a census. [25G] Chronicles
20 16. Kings says who incited David to number the people? [25G] God 17. Chronicles says who incited David to number the people? [25G] Satan 18. The period of Saul-David-Solomon is called The (2 words) [25H] United Monarchy 19. The southern kingdom after the splitting the kingdom was called [25H] Judah 20. The northern kingdom after the splitting the kingdom was called [25H] Israel 21. Solomon s mother was (her name)[25h] Bathsheba 22. David introduced Solomon to what new part of the covenant? An part to it. [25J] if/conditional 23. Shimei was related to [25K] Saul 24. In Solomon s dream at Gibeon he says he feels like a showing his humility. [25L] child 25. The Marxist interpretation of 1 Kings 1-11 on Solomon suggests that was not a blessing from God but an oppression of the poor. [25M] wealth 26. Instead of winning a military victory Solomon wins a victory [25N] wisdom 27. What story illustrates David s first victory as the new leader? His battle against [25N] Goliath 28, How many proverbs did Solomon speak (number)? [25N] 3000/3,000 29. Hildebrandt suggested in class that it s very possible that the book of Proverbs shows signs of influence from (2 words) mediated through Solomon. [25O] Pharaoh s daughter 30. In the book of Proverbs wisdom is personified as a [25O] woman 31. In Proverbs the VW stands for the (2 words) [25O] virtuous woman 32. The Jewish people organize their history around the [25P] temples/temple
21 33. What was Solomon s greatest achievement? [25P] temple 34. When was the first temple, Solomon s temple, destroyed? BC [25P] 586 35. When was the second temple destroyed? AD [25P] 70 36. Who comes to see Solomon from Sheba? The [person s position]. [25Q] Queen 37. 1 Kings 11 tells us Solomon worshipped the god [25R] Chemosh/Molech/Ashtoreth 38. What theological system must deal with the fact that Solomon fell away from the Lord? [25R] Calvinism