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| Discuss the authorship and date of the books of Samuel. |
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| Jewish tradition names Samuel as the author but it might also bear his name because he is a dominant character.The book seems to contain alot of eye witness accounts. |
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| In what respect did Samuel play "a pivotal role in the crucial transition from confederacy to monarchy"? |
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| He anointed the first two kings of Israel and laid out the rights and duties of kingship. He was the last of the judges and guided the establishment of the kingship. He was able to shape Israels future while still clinging to and insisting on their ancient covenant practices. |
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| The place of central pilgrimages midway between Shechem and Bethel |
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| How was Hannah's prayer in 1 Sam. 1:12f. unusual? |
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| Hannah made Samuel's vows for him before he was even conceived |
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| Describe the importance of Samuel's call in 1 Sam. 3. |
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| He accepted his dedication literally and early on took the role of a prophet. |
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| Why was there tension between the call for monarchy and the old theocratic ideal? How was it resolved? |
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| Because the people wanted a king to represent them instead of God. God was able to rule through a king even thoguh most of them did not follow him. Saul was put to the test before be became king, he was filled with the holy spirit. |
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| Define: ecstatic behavior, seer, representative warfare. |
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ecstatic behavior: dancing or chanting to music, uttering oracles in a trance like state.
Seer: Prophet
Representative Warfare: Where a champion goes forth to fight for the whole army. |
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| Why was Jerusalem ideally suited to be David’s capital? |
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| It was between the two half of Israel and no tribe could lay claim to it. It was conquested through a water shaft. |
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| Identify: Ishbosheth, Abner, Joab. |
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Abner: General of Saul's
Ishbosheth: Saul's son
Joab: David's general |
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| Idol of the philistines that collapsed before the ark fo the covenant |
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| The placed where a battle between Saul and the ammonites took place. This battle was ones of Saul's tests of leadership. |
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| Discuss David's religious reforms and the nature of God's covenant with him. |
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| He made Jerusalem the religious capital. The prophet nathan promised him a great name. David was not allowed to build God a temple but was promised that his son's would. He was called a man after God's own heart and God promised him that his descendents would reign forever. |
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| Describe the extent of David’s military successes. |
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| He fortified the capital. He defeated the philistines and confined them to their own borders. |
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| Distinguish between charismatic and dynastic leadership. |
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| Charismatic leaders are appointed by God and dynastic leaders are royal by birth. |
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| What is the “Court History of David”? |
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| 2 Sam. 9-20, 1 kings 1-2. Detailed knowledge of court life. |
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| David's wife who he committed adultery with |
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| Prophet who was instrumental in David's rule |
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| David's son who turned against him and later died in battle. |
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| David's son, strong bid for the throne, Joab and Abiathar on his side. Solomon later executed him. |
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| Discuss the authorship and composition of Kings. What is a "synchronized historical narrative"? |
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| The author was not a court apologist but evaluates and criticizes the rulers, comparing each with David. The summation of a bunch of different sources. |
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| Why is Solomon renown as a sage, merchant and statesman, and builder? |
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| Because of the wisdom that God granted him, and the temple he built for the Lord. |
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| Identify Rehoboam and Jeroboam. |
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Rehoboam: Solomon's son and successor whose policies were even harsher than his fathers
Jeroboam: Lead the northern tribes in rebellion and fled to Egypt to escape Solomon's wrath. |
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| Where and why did Jeroboam set up rival shrines? What did the golden calves represent? |
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| Dan and Bethel. Pedestals which Yahweh was supposed to mount. |
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| Samaria-Capital of the northern kingdom |
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| Who was Omri and for what is he known? |
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| Stabilized the northern kingdom. Gave it a permanent capital-Samaria |
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| skillful and resourceful soldier who ruled and expanded Israel's territory. Is considered a hero who brought Israel back from the brink of destruction but then set it up for demise. |
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| Why was the showdown between Yahweh and the forces of Baal so important? What did it demonstrate? |
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| The prophets of baal danced around with no response, Elijah prayed a simple prayer. It demonstrated God all powerfulness. |
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| Prophet who went up against Ahab and Jezebel |
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| king of Israel who was anointed by Elijah to purge Baal worship. But his destruction ultimately brought about the shrinking of Israel's empire. |
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| King who destroyed the last of the kingdom Israel. |
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The Rise of the Monarchy: 1 Samuel – 1 Kings 11
Sweeping Changes in Israel |
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Social Change
Anarchy to Empire
Political Change
Judges to Monarchy
Religious Change
Tabernacle to Temple |
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| Samuel’s Transitional Role |
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Prophet
Judge
Priest (?)
Anointer of Kings |
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Tribe: Ephraim
Parents
Father: Elkanah
Two Wives: Hannah and Peninnah
The Barren Wife |
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Hannah’s Prayer and Vow
Samuel’s Call |
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“No razor shall touch his head” (1:11)
The Nazirite Vow (Numbers 6)
No Products of the Vine
No Haircuts
No Contact with a Dead Body
Parental Dedication vs. Divine Call
Similar to Prophetic Call Narratives
Samuel’s Age
According to Jewish Tradition, 12 years old
Same age as Jesus at the Temple (Luke 2)
Judgment on the Sons of Eli |
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The Sea Peoples
Originally from Aegean Sea
Moved Eastward by Land and Sea
Destroyed Hittite Empire
Almost conquered Egypt
New Technology, New Age
Beginning of the Iron Age (1200 B.C.)
Superiority of Iron
Philistine Monopoly of Iron |
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| The Ark Narrative 1 Samuel 4:1b-7:2 |
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Philistines at Aphek
Israel suffers initial Defeat
Ark brought from Shiloh
Israel Defeated; Ark Captured
Plagues in Philistia
Ark Returned |
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Philistine Threat
Failure of Samuel’s Sons (8:1-3)
Monarchy vs. Theocracy
Theocracy: Rule by God
Monarchy: Rule by a Human
Theocracy through Monarchy |
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Father: Kish
Tribe: Benjamin
Small Buffer Tribe
Located between Ephraim and Judah |
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| Three Steps to Select Saul as King |
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Step One: Anointed by Samuel
Step Two: Chosen by Lots
Step Three: Acclaimed by People |
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Physically Impressive (9:2; 10:23)
Obedient (9:3ff.)
Modest (9:21; 10:22)
Spiritual (10:9-11; 11:6)
Courageous (11:5ff.) |
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Philistines at Michmash
Saul and Israelite Army at Gilgal
Seven Day Wait for Samuel
Saul Offers Sacrifice
Prophetic Rebuke |
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| Saul’s Rash Vow (1 Samuel 14) |
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Jonathan initiates battle with Philistines
Philistines Routed
Saul had imposed a Fast
Jonathan eats Honey
Should Jonathan be Executed? |
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| Saul’s Disobedience (1 Samuel 15) |
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God’s Command
Utterly Destroy the Amalakites
Last Herem Command
Saul Disobeys
Keeps King Agag alive
Spares best of Livestock
Samuel’s Rebuke |
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Spirit of Yahweh Departs (16:14)
Repeatedly Tries to Kill David
Final Battle at Mt. Gilboa (1 Sam. 31)
The Valley of Jezreel
Saul consults Necromancer at Endor
Saul’s Death
Body rescued by men of Jabesh Gilead |
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Great Talents don’t Guarantee Success
Strengths can become Weaknesses
Modest Proud
Spiritual Consults Witch
Courageous Coward
Obedient Disobedient
Potential to be Great Saint or Great Sinner |
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