King David's Government Officials
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Who was over the army during David's reign?

  • Benaiah son of Jehoiada
  • Joab son of Zeruiah (correct)
  • Zadok son of Ahitub
  • Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud

    • What position did Shavsha hold during David's reign?

  • Recorder
  • Secretary (correct)
  • Chief Official
  • Priest

    • Who were David's sons during his reign?

  • Kerethites and Pelethites
  • Army Commanders
  • Chief Officials (correct)
  • Priests

    • Who were the priests during David's reign?

    <p>Zadok and Ahimelek</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the reaction of Herod when he realized that he had been outwitted by the Magi?

    <p>He was furious and gave orders to kill all the boys in Bethlehem.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was David doing for all his people?

    <p>Doing what was just and right</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who appeared to Joseph in a dream in Egypt?

    <p>An angel of the Lord</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happened to the boys in Bethlehem and its vicinity who were two years old and under?

    <p>They were killed by Herod's orders.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why was Joseph afraid to go to Judea?

    <p>He was afraid of Archelaus, who was reigning in Judea.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did the Magi travel to Jerusalem?

    <p>To find the one who was born king of the Jews</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was fulfilled through Jesus' living in Nazareth?

    <p>The prophecy that Jesus would be a Nazarene.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was King Herod's intention when he sent the Magi to Bethlehem?

    <p>To search for the child to kill him</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the star do after the Magi had heard the king?

    <p>It went ahead of them until it stopped over the place where the child was</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Joseph, Mary, and Jesus escape to Egypt?

    <p>To flee from King Herod who was going to search for the child to kill him</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the Magi present to Jesus when they found him?

    <p>Gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    David's Reign

    • David reigned over all Israel, ensuring justice and righteousness for his people.
    • Joab, son of Zeruiah, held the position of army commander.

    Royal Officials

    • Jehoshaphat, son of Ahilud, was the royal recorder.
    • Zadok, son of Ahitub, and Ahimelek, son of Abiathar, served as priests.
    • Shavsha held the position of secretary.

    Royal Guard and Officials

    • Benaiah, son of Jehoiada, commanded the Kerethites and Pelethites.
    • David's sons served as chief officials at the king's side.

    Jesus' Birth and the Visit of the Magi

    • Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea during the time of King Herod.
    • Magi from the east came to Jerusalem, asking about the birth of the king of the Jews, as they saw his star rising.
    • King Herod was disturbed by the news and asked the chief priests and teachers of the law about the birthplace of the Messiah.
    • They replied that the Messiah was to be born in Bethlehem, citing a prophet's words.
    • Herod secretly met with the Magi, asking about the exact time the star appeared and sending them to Bethlehem to search for the child.
    • The Magi followed the star to the place where the child was, and they were overjoyed to see him.
    • They bowed down and worshiped him, presenting gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.

    The Escape to Egypt

    • The Magi were warned in a dream not to go back to Herod, and they returned to their country by another route.
    • An angel appeared to Joseph in a dream, telling him to take the child and his mother to Egypt to escape Herod's search.
    • Joseph stayed in Egypt until Herod's death, fulfilling the prophecy "Out of Egypt I called my son."

    The Massacre of the Innocents

    • Herod, realizing he was outwitted by the Magi, ordered the killing of all boys in Bethlehem and its vicinity who were two years old and under.
    • This fulfilled the prophecy "A voice is heard in Ramah, weeping and great mourning, Rachel weeping for her children and refusing to be comforted, because they are no more."

    The Return to Nazareth

    • After Herod's death, an angel appeared to Joseph in a dream, telling him to take the child and his mother to the land of Israel.
    • Joseph went to the land of Israel but was afraid to go to Judea, where Archelaus was reigning in place of his father Herod.
    • He withdrew to the district of Galilee and lived in a town called Nazareth, fulfilling the prophecy that he would be called a Nazarene.

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    This quiz covers the officials that served under King David in the Bible, including his military leaders, priests, and administrators.

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