cover collectively‚ the active role of the prophets can be appropriately described in clusters. These clusters revolve around two things: political instability and covenant defection. The first cluster involves Moses and Aaron and the beginning of Israel as a nation proper. The second cluster involves most of the so-called nonwriting prophets‚ Samuel‚ Elijah‚ and Elisha. However‚ these first two are pale in comparison to the final two clusters of prophets‚ numerically speaking. The first centers on
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Canaan ruled the ancient world‚ and the offspring of Canaan were taxed the levy of bondmen to them and when the Israelites invaded the land of Canaan the Canaanites became bondmen and tributaries to the children of Israel (Judges 1:27-36; 1 kings 9:20-22). When the children of Israel sinned against God‚ both the Canaanite and
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Elisha‚ originally an assistant to Elijah‚ was the successor to Elijah after he was taken by a whirlwind. This was recognized by other prophets because they seen Elijah’s mantle had been left for Elisha. The differences between Elisha and Elijah were their personal lives and political stance. Elisha did not keep to himself like Elijah did‚ and besides being more outgoing; Elisha was more involved in politics. Still‚ Elisha learned and studied under Elijah‚ so they were alike in ways as well.
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Bible 105-C05 Priscilla Ohene Liberty University October 13th‚ 2014 Essay During the time of Samuel‚ Judges ruled the people in Israel. The Israelites said to Samuel‚ “ You are old‚ and your sons do not follow your ways; now appoint a king to lead us‚ such as all the other nations have.” (APA‚ NIV‚ 1 Samuel 8:5) They desire a king because they thought the other nations having a man‚ as a leader will help them win their fight battles. Having a king would allow them to be lazy‚ and have someone
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2007-2008 HERE I AM! Study Questions for 1 Samuel ADVANCED Level Multiple Choice Student Edition for Grades 7-12 Permission is given to reproduce this Study Guide for educational purposes only. This Study Guide may not be reproduced in any form and sold for profit without written permission from Heart of America Leadership Training for Christ. study.guide@hoaltc.org © 2007 Heart of America Leadership Training for Christ 1 Samuel 1 1. What were the names of Elkanah’s two wives
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is depicted as talking to Israel rather than merely about her. In chapter 3‚ such a striking change of person is not seen; it is rather more of a reported speech. Such an inconsistency in pattern and persons only further confirm the fact that Hosea 3:1-5 is an independent textual unit. Hence‚ we can legitimately situate 3:1a as the starting point of Hosea
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God confuse the language of humankind? Chapter 4 1. Why is this section of Scripture called the toledot of Terah even though he dies almost at the beginning? 2. What is the significance of the Abrahamic covenant‚ first for the nation of Israel and then for the Bible as a whole? 3. Describe Abraham’s spiritual odyssey. 4. Why was Lot wrong in choosing to live in Sodom and Gomorrah? 5. Why did God destroy Sodom and Gomorrah? 6. What was Abraham’s greatest test? 7. Why is Isaac
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the one to re-establish the Davidic Kingdom. For the Jews‚ “God’s Kingdom” drew connotations associated with the theocratic monarchy of Ancient Israel and Judah. The Pharisees spoke of the kingdom of God as a focus of obedience to the Torah. Their picture of royal power was connected to the conviction that God was to be known‚ and that the life of Israel was to be realized through the Torah and the establishment of Israel’s kingdom. For first century Jews under Roman rule‚ “thy Kingdom
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his heart had turned away from the Lord‚ the God of Israel‚ who had appeared to him twice. Deuteronomy 30:17 17 But if your heart turns away and you are not obedient‚ and if you are drawn away to bow down to other gods and worship them Joshua 24:23 23 “Now then‚” said Joshua‚ “throw away the foreign gods that are among you and yield your hearts to the Lord‚ the God of Israel.” Afraid Heart Deuteronomy 20:3 3 He shall say: “Hear‚ Israel: Today you are going into battle against your enemies
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by Israelites to take over as the land was given by God to Joshua and people from the town of Acacia. Caleb-the son of Jephunneh. Belonged to the Kenaz clan. Joshua gave Hebron to him and his descendants. Shiloh- It was the temporary Capital of Israel before the first Temple was built in Jerusalem. Gibeah-hill in Jerusalem. Hannah- is the wife of Elkanah mentioned in the Books of Samuel. According to the Hebrew Bible she was the mother of Samuel. The Hebrew word "Hannah" has many meanings and
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