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Understanding the Bible: Sixth Edition, 6/e
Stephen Harris, California State University--Sacramento

The Prophets (Nevi’im) I
Questions on Samuel and Kings

True or False



1

There is evidence that one of the sources behind Samuel is strongly opposed to the monarchy.
A)True
B)False
2

Some scholars maintain that the idea of a glorious empire led by David and Solomon has almost no historical value.
A)True
B)False
3

The portrait of Saul presented in Samuel is a remarkably sympathetic one.
A)True
B)False
4

At two different points in the text, Saul is associated with the company of prophets.
A)True
B)False
5

The occasion on which David kills Goliath is also his first encounter with Saul.
A)True
B)False
6

After conquering Jerusalem and bringing the ark of the covenant there, David celebrates by dancing naked in front of it.
A)True
B)False
7

Solomon is succeeded by Rehoboam.
A)True
B)False
8

Israel is conquered by Babylon.
A)True
B)False
9

According to Kings (and Isaiah), Jerusalem escapes destruction by Sennacherib and his Assyrian army when Yahweh's Angel of Death kills 185,000 soldiers in one night.
A)True
B)False
10

The last king of Judah is Zedekiah.
A)True
B)False