Chapter 8 Theology

T OR F: After the first monarch, Saul and the Israelite tribes had lived in scattered, small settlements

• True

• False

Answer explanation

It was BEFORE, not after

The 3 (main) kings of the "United Monarchy" were ....

(in order)

The period of the "United Monarchy" had a profound effect on...

• Judaism

• Christianity

• Hinduism

• Jediism

Answer explanation

Jesus' genealogy being traced to the 2nd king, David

As military threats continued to increase, the people began to desire being ruled by a _____. They reasoned that a _____ would provide better leadership to withstand military threats

• King

• Priest

• Pope

• Prophet

Socioeconomic factors, like _________ _____ and the need for ____, are also part of the reason the Israelites wanted a strong leader

The Israelites asked the prophet ______ to appoint a king like those who led other countries - like Egypt.

Although _____ thought it was a bad idea and warned that a king would _____________, he did what they wanted and what he thought God wished.

• Samuel, draft their sons

• David, draft their sons

• Soloman, draft their sons

• Saul, draft their sons

____, of the tribe of Benjamin, became the first king of Israel and worked on dealing with the threat of the Philistines.

• Samuel

• David

• Soloman

• Saul

Answer explanation

He became king when he was 30 years old and reigned over Israel for 42 years.

T OR F: Saul initially embraced his kingship

• True

• False

Answer explanation

He did not want to become king at first and he continued his life as a FARMER until circumstances forced him into action

T OR F: Samuel was active behind the scenes and remained involved in Saul's kingship. In the end, Samuel's actions couldn't make up for Saul's deficiencies.

• True

• False

Saul had early victories over the _______ (who still had the ark). This gained him support and popularity

• Philistines

• Midianites

• Canaanites

• Nazirites