UTS Chapter 4 Pgs 126-134

You will find the answers to these questions between pages 126-134
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  1. When Ishbaal's generals assassinate him and bring his head to David, how does David deal with them?


  1. Jerusalem was on the border between which two lands?


  1. Why did David decide upon Jerusalem as his capital city?


  1. Up until the time that David took over the city of Jerusalem, why had it not been occupied by the Israelites?


  1. Who were the people that occupied Jerusalem before David conquered it?


  1. Who was one of the David's generals who led the conquest of Jerusalem?


  1. What name was given to Jerusalem?


  1. Who was King Hiram?


  1. The Temple has been built three times. How are the three temples named?


  1. What effect would bring the Ark of the Covenant have on Jerusalem?


  1. What happens when David tries to bring the Ark to Jerusalem, and why?


  1. When Saul tried to assume the role of a priest, he was punished by God. Why was David not punished when assumed the role of priest as he brought the Ark of the covenant to Jerusalem?


  1. What is the dilemma facing David, and what does he propose to resolve it?


  1. At first, the prophet Nathan tells David to go ahead and build a temple for the Ark of the Covenant, but that night God appears to Nathan with another plan. What is it?


  1. Compare the Sinai Covenant with the Zion covenant?
    Sinai Zion

    The Tent vs The Temple
    National vs International
    Exclusive vs Inclusive
    Torah vs Wisdom Literature
    Sin Offering vs Todah

    Explain the difference with each.



  1. Name seven parts of God's Covenant with David?


  1. What is the difference between a nation and a kingdom?


  1. How will God keep David's dynasty going?


  1. How does Mt Zion in Jerusalem eclipse Mt. Sinai?


  1. How does the existence of the Temple illustrate the universality of the Davidic covenant?


  1. When God appears to Soloman in a dream and asks him what he wants, how does Solomon respond, and why?


  1. What does it mean when we read in the Bible (cf. 1 Kgs 11:3) that Solomon had 700 wives and 300 concubines?


  1. Why did the Queen of Sheba most likely visit Solomon?


  1. What was the purpose of the Davidic covenant?





Mrs. Moroles
Oratory Athenaeum
Pharr, TX