Historical Books PDF

**Joshua** 1. **What was Joshua's role after Moses' death?** - Joshua succeeded Moses as the leader of Israel, leading the people into the Promised Land and overseeing the conquest of Canaan. 2. **What happened at the Battle of Jericho?** - The Israelites marched ar...

**Joshua** 1. **What was Joshua's role after Moses' death?** - Joshua succeeded Moses as the leader of Israel, leading the people into the Promised Land and overseeing the conquest of Canaan. 2. **What happened at the Battle of Jericho?** - The Israelites marched around the city walls for seven days as God instructed. On the seventh day, the walls fell, and the city was conquered. 3. **What was the significance of the Gibeonite deception?** - The Gibeonites tricked Israel into making a peace treaty by pretending to come from a distant land, teaching the importance of seeking God's guidance. **Judges** 4. **What was the recurring cycle in the Book of Judges?** - Israel sinned, was oppressed by enemies, cried out to God, and was delivered by a judge. 5. **Who was Deborah, and what was her significance?** - Deborah was a prophetess and judge who led Israel to victory against King Jabin of Canaan with the help of Barak. 6. **Who was Samson, and what was his downfall?** - Samson was a judge with great strength who defeated the Philistines but was betrayed by Delilah, leading to his capture and death. **Ruth** 7. **What is the story of Ruth?** - Ruth, a Moabite widow, showed loyalty to her Israelite mother-in-law, Naomi. She married Boaz, becoming the great-grandmother of King David. **1 Samuel** 8. **Who was Samuel, and what was his role?** - Samuel was the last judge of Israel, a prophet, and the one who anointed Saul as the first king and later David. 9. **Why did Israel demand a king?** - They wanted to be like other nations and have a king to lead them in battle, rejecting God's rule as their true king. **2 Samuel** 10. **What were David's key accomplishments as king?** - David united the tribes of Israel, established Jerusalem as the capital, and received God's promise of an eternal dynasty (Davidic Covenant). 11. **What was the story of David and Bathsheba?** - David sinned by committing adultery with Bathsheba and orchestrating her husband Uriah's death. He repented after being confronted by the prophet Nathan. **1 & 2 Kings** 12. **Who was Solomon, and what were his major accomplishments?** - Solomon, David's son, was known for his wisdom, wealth, and the construction of the Temple in Jerusalem. 13. **What caused the division of the kingdom?** - After Solomon's death, his son Rehoboam's harsh policies led to the northern tribes breaking away to form the Kingdom of Israel, leaving Judah in the south. 14. **What led to the fall of Israel and Judah?** - Israel fell to Assyria in 722 BC due to idolatry and disobedience. Judah fell to Babylon in 586 BC for similar reasons. **Ezra and Nehemiah** 15. **What was the significance of Ezra and Nehemiah's leadership?** - Ezra led the spiritual restoration of the people, and Nehemiah rebuilt the walls of Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile. **Esther** 16. **What is the main story of Esther?** - Esther, a Jewish queen of Persia, saved her people from annihilation by exposing Haman's plot to kill the Jews. 17. **What is the significance of the Feast of Purim?** - It commemorates the Jews' deliverance from Haman's plot as recorded in the Book of Esther. **Poetic Books** 18. **What is the main focus of the Book of Job?** - Job explores the question of why the righteous suffer, emphasizing God's sovereignty and the limits of human understanding. 19. **What themes are found in the Psalms?** - Themes include worship, lament, thanksgiving, and the acknowledgment of God's kingship and faithfulness. 20. **What is the purpose of Proverbs?** - Proverbs provides practical wisdom for living a righteous and disciplined life. 21. **What is the message of Ecclesiastes?** - Ecclesiastes reflects on the meaning of life, concluding that fearing God and keeping His commandments is the ultimate purpose. 22. **What is the Song of Solomon about?** - The Song of Solomon is a poetic celebration of love and marriage.