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Old Testament
The Old Testament is the first half of scriptures in the Christian Bible.
19,397 Questions
What test did God give to Abraham?
Jewish tradition states that Abraham kept the ways of God voluntarily. Other than circumcision (Genesis ch.17), he wasn't explicitly commanded anything, but he kept all the ways of God just the same. That is our tradition concerning the meaning of Genesis 26:5.
Did Isaiah get special treatment with King Uzziah?
Some scholars think that Isaiah held a high rank in Jerusalem possibly being the head and chief of the prophetic order, basically holding the same rank as Elisha had held in the prophetic schools in Israel. Hezekiah (Uzziah) held Isaiah in high regard.
What is the smallest tribe of the twelve tribes of israel?
Today, the only tribes with large numbers are those of Judah, Levi, Benjamin and (probably) Simeon. All the rest were exiled to points now unknown. They have some descendants among the known Jewish people today, but relatively few; and it's impossible to determine exactly who they are.
What color was Rachael's skin Jacobs wife in the Bible?
Tradition states that she and Leah, as well as Sarah and Rebecca, were light-skinned. Not as much as Scandinavians, but not far from it.
There are two prominent individuals named David in the Bible. The first is King David, known for defeating Goliath and ruling over Israel, and the second is David, the son of Jesse, who became a close friend of King Saul. Both are significant figures in the Old Testament.
What are the three steps that led to canonization of the Old Testament?
Tradition states that from the time of the First Destruction, God's presence was no longer felt as clearly as before (see Deuteronomy 31:17-18). In addition, exile is not conducive to prophecy (Mechilta, parshat Bo). At that time, the last of the Hebrew prophets realized that prophecy would soon cease; and that the dispersal of the Jewish people, plus the almost continuous tribulations from the First Destruction onwards, made it imperative to seal the canon of the Tanakh (Hebrew Bible). The Sages of the time, including the last living prophets, convened a special synod for a couple of decades, which was called the Men of the Great Assembly (Mishna, Avot ch.1). This group, who functioned some 2360 years ago, composed the blessings and the basic prayers of the siddur (Hebrew prayerbook) and the early portions of the Passover Haggadah, made many of the Rabbinical decrees, and (most importantly) sealed the canon of the Tanakh. It was they, for example, who set the twelve Minor Prophets as (halakhically) a single book, and who set the books of the Tanakh in their traditional order (see Talmud, Bava Batra 14b). It was the Men of the Great Assembly whom Esther had to approach when she felt that the Divinely inspired Scroll of Esther should be included in the canon (see Talmud, Megilla 7a).
Who was pharaoh when Moses sent the Plagues?
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This should be an easy question to answer, but there is no mention in the extensive Egyptian records from the late Bronze Age,of the plagues, nor of the escape of a large number of slaves or the destruction of a great army in pursuit of those slaves. Without these records, we have establish who was the pharaoh of the Exodus and therefore at the time of the plagues. We can establish the biblical date of the Exodus from Egypt, and the Book of Exodus says the pharaoh at this time was also the pharaoh at the time of the plagues.
The Bible very clearly places the Exodus of the Hebrews from Egypt around 1440 BCE (1 Kings 6:1), but we now know from archaeology that Egypt was at that time very much in control of Canaan and remained so until the thirteenth century, which brings us to the time of Ramesses II, or Ramses II, pharaoh from around 1290 to 1224 BCE. It is a historical impossibility for any earlier pharaoh to have been the biblical pharaoh. Moreover, it was Ramses II who built the city of Ramses (Pi-Ramesses), mentioned in the story of the Exodus, thus ruling out his predecessors. For these reasons, a more modern Jewish tradition redates the early history of Israel and places the Exodus much later.
Unlike the biblical pharaoh, who was drowned in the Red Sea, Ramses II died peacefully as an old man and was buried in a tomb in the Valley of Kings. His body was later moved to a royal cache. For Ramses II to have been the Pharaoh who let the people go, we would have to move the date of the Exodus forward by around two centuries and therefore move Solomon's reign to a historically impossible period. We would also have to have Ramses escape the Red Sea, in spite of Exodus 14:28. Assuming there really was an Exodus from Egypt, which few scholars now accept, Ramses II could not have been that pharaoh, regardless of popular tradition.
Ramses' son, Merneptah, ruled from 1213 to 1203 BCE and died peacefully as an old man, buried in the Valley of Kings. Merneptah's successor was also buried in the Valley of Kings, thus ruling out all possible pharaohs until long after the traditional date of the Exodus and even after Israelite settlers began to appear in the Canaanite hinterland.
It is not possible to identify any historical pharaoh with the biblical plagues. The history of the Hebrews must have been in some way different to that told in the Book of Exodus.
How did Solomon demonstrate his devotion to the Lord?
Solomon demonstrated his devotion to the Lord by building the First Temple in Jerusalem, dedicated to the worship of God. He also sought wisdom from God and followed his commandments, establishing a strong relationship with the Lord through prayer and obedience. Additionally, Solomon's construction of the temple and his sacrifices to God reflected his commitment to honoring and serving the Lord.
Which temple was built before David died?
The temple that was built before David died was the Temple of Solomon, also known as Solomon's Temple. King David's son, King Solomon, oversaw the construction of this temple in Jerusalem, which became a central place of worship for the Israelites. The Temple of Solomon was completed around 957 BCE, during the reign of King Solomon, several years before David's death.
King David committed many sins with just one situation. He lusted after Bathsheba when he saw her naked on her rooftop - she was taking a bath. He had sex with her and she became pregnant. When King David found out, he attempted to cover it up by having Bathsheba's husband, Uriah, come home and lay with Bathsheba. However, Uriah refused, so King David sent Uriah to the front lines of the war and he was killed. King David was guilty of lust, adultery, and murder.
Who was the earliest Psalm attributed to?
The earliest Psalm in the Book of Psalms is traditionally attributed to King David. However, some scholars argue that the exact authorship of the Psalms is uncertain due to the compilatory nature of the text.
Abraham's first son was Ishmael, who was born to him by his wife's servant, Hagar. Ishmael is considered the ancestor of the Arab people.
How many days for purification according to moses law?
According to Moses law, the time required for purification varies depending on the context. For example, after giving birth to a son, a woman would be considered ceremonially unclean for 7 days. For a daughter, it would be 14 days. The purification process would often involve additional rituals and offerings as outlined in the Book of Leviticus.
Were there sick people in the Old Testament?
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There are references to sickness in the Old Testament, but there is one intriguing fact. Not many people notice this, but not one of the legendary heroes of the Books of Genesis, Exodus or Joshua is ever portrayed as dying prematurely by accident, war or disease.
Did king Solomon die faithful or did he worship other gods in the end?
MY VIEW:
It is true that Solomon worshipped other gods, but if you will read the Book of Ecclesiastes, which was written toward the end of his live and keep in mind the Vanity that he continually speaks of and especially his summation in chapter 12, verse 13-14 it seems quite probable that Solomon fully returned to the LORD.
Ecclesiastes 12:13-14, " Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God and keep His commandments, for this is man's all. For God will bring every work into judgment, including every secret thing, whether good or bad."
Solomon was the wisest man on earth and if you count God's wisdom over man's wisdom you can dare say the wisest man ever. Solomon's desire was to use his wisdom to investigate all avenues of life including the worship of other gods and he found out that all is vanity and grasping for the wind.
Jewish view:
According to the Talmud (Shabbat 56b), Solomon did not personally worship other gods. Rather, he didn't restrain his wives from doing so. He had wives who had converted from other (polytheistic) nations and, when he grew old, he wasn't energetic enough in supervising their households.
Following in the prophetic system of castigation, he is criticised (1 kings ch.11) as if he himself had gone astray.
What town was Jesse of the bible from?
Jesse of the Bible was from the town of Bethlehem. He is best known as the father of King David.
What king ruled during the prophet Jonah?
King Jeroboam II of Israel is believed to have ruled during the time of the prophet Jonah, around the 8th century BC. Jeroboam II was known for his military success and bringing prosperity to the kingdom of Israel.
What did Satan use to destroy Job?
God was testing Job's faith. Just as when he asked Abraham to kill his one and only son. For Abraham's obediance, God gavehim an alternative--a ram. God tests to stregthen faith while Satan tempts to weaken it. Job loses heart but not faith and is blessed for this.
Is the book of Ezekiel in the Septuagint?
Yes, Ezekiel is in the Septuagint.
If you click on 'related links' below the link will take you to a list of books in the Septuagint and you can read them.
Did Joshua or Caleb cross the red sea first after moses parted it?
Controversy continues over whether Moses crossed the Reed Sea or the Red sea. Christians can believe the miraculous, while science often tries to explain miracles by rationalisation. There are numerous resources and much evidence to indicate that Moses crossed the Red Sea. See the answers by different contributors below.
Answer 1:
Moses is believed to have crossed the Reed Sea or "Sea of Reeds" which, over time, has been translated as the Red Sea. The original name for this part of the Red Sea was believed to be the Reed Sea. Lakes in the north of the Red Sea are particularly well populated with reeds, but this does not detract from the authenticity of the biblical story.
Encyclopaedia Judaica states "RED SEA (Heb. PBs My, yam suf; lit. "Sea of Reeds")" (see related link - 'Where is the Red Sea'). Whilst the "Reed Sea" may be considered to be different to the "Red Sea" now, in fact the two were one and the same. The Red Sea still remains clearly defined as the place of the Israelites' crossing. The miracle of the parting of the waters for the Israelites and the drowning of the Egyptians remains the same. Archaeological research has discovered ancient coral-encrusted chariot wheels and other evidence in what is now known as the Red Sea to suggest that the Biblical account of the crossing of the Sea is historical fact.
See the related weblinks below.
Answer 2:
Moses and the Israelites crossed the Red Sea, which is not a mistranslation. There have been attempts by some liberal or atheistic theologians to suggest they must have walked across a reedy waterway which more easily enabled them to cross. This minimises the miraculous and dramatic parting of a large body of water which the Bible makes clear God made. The passage describes walls of water towering over the Israelites - this was no shallow lake full of reeds! This crossing occurred at the narrow arm of the Red Sea and the Israelites subsequently crossed into Shur.
Answer 3:
If you follow the route of the exodus as given by the Torah it becomes clear that the Red Sea is the only possible crossing. The Hebrews traveled along the edge of the Sinai Peninsula heading south hemmed in by sea on one side and sheer cliffs on the other. Once they made it to the southernmost tip they headed north along the western coast of the Sinai until cliffs blocked their way North, and West leaving the South as the only open road with the Red Sea to the East. There is a perfectly straight coral reef connecting the Sinai to Saudi Arabia where the Hebrews crossed. Heading south along Arabia's coast they came upon the mountain of Jabal al-Lawz which is the real Mount Sinai.
What does Lodibar mean in the bible?
In the Bible, Lodibar is mentioned in the Old Testament in 2 Samuel 9:4 and is associated with the land where Mephibosheth, the son of Jonathan, lived. It is described as a desolate place, possibly signifying a barren and unproductive land.
Why did GOD allow Solomon to build the temple?
Lets start from the exodus. The children of Israel led by Moses built the first tabernacle. It was made for traveling. That is it could be put up and taken down quickly and during the 40 year trek in the wilderness this was done a lot of times. Then when the children of Israel entered the Promised Land the tabernacle went with them for a short period of time and then it was placed in Shiloh were it remained for many years until the Philistines destroyed it. Then for some years parts of the tabernacle (Furniture etc) was scattered in different places in Israel. Then later it was put together by David the King and brought to Jerusalem.
David wanted to build a more permanent building or temple for the Lord, but David was a man of blood (war) and was not allowed to build the temple, but he was allowed to gather materials etc for the building of the temple. God had decided that Solomon, King Davids son was the suitable person to build the temple, and so he did.
Order:
- Creation, the Fall, Noah, Abraham, Jacob, Moses, Pentacost (as in the receiving of the Torah), Joshua, King David, Jesus' birth.
Additional Timeline
4026 B.C.E. Adam's creation (in the autumn) Gen. 2:7
a. 4026 B.C.E. Edenic covenant made, first prophecy Gen. 3:15
2370 B.C.E. Death of Methuselah Gen. 5:27
Flood waters fall in November Gen. 7:6, 11
427 YEARS FROM THE FLOOD TO ABRAHAMIC COVERNMENT
2020 B.C.E. Death of Noah Gen. 9:28, 29
2018 B.C.E. Birth of Abraham Gen. 11:26, 32; Gen. 12:4
1943 B.C.E. Abraham crosses Euphrates River for Canaan; Gen. 12:4, 7;Abrahamic covenant made; Ex. 12:40;
1858 B.C.E. Birth of Esau and Jacob Gen. 25:26
1781 B.C.E. Jacob flees to Haran; his vision at Bethel Gen. 28:2, 13, 19
1774 B.C.E. Jacob marries Leah and Rachel Gen. 29:23-30
1761 B.C.E. Jacob returns to Canaan from Haran Gen. 31:18, 41
c. 1761 B.C.E. Jacob wrestles angel; is named Israel Gen. 32:24-28
1728 B.C.E. Jacob with his whole family enters Egypt Gen. 45:6; 46:26; Gen. 47:9
1711 B.C.E. Death of Jacob Gen. 47:28
1593 B.C.E. Birth of Moses Ex. 2:2, 10
1553 B.C.E. Moses offers himself as a deliverer; flees to Midian Ex. 2:11, 14, 15; Acts 7:23
c. 1514 B.C.E. Moses at the burning thornbush, Jehovah commissions Moses Ex. 3:2
1513 B.C.E. Passover; Israelites leave Egypt; End of 400 years of affliction Ex. 12:12
START OF 40 YEARS IN WILDERNESS
1513 B.C.E. Red Sea deliverance; Ex. 14:27, 29, 30;
Egypt's power shaken; end of 400-year period of affliction Gen. 15:13, 14
LAW (MOSAIC) COVENANT made at Mt. Sinai (Horeb) Ex. 24:6-8
End of the 430-year period from making Abrahamic covenant Gal. 3:17; Ex. 12:40
Moses compiles Genesis in wilderness; Bible writing begins John 5:46
1512 B.C.E. Tabernacle construction completed Ex. 40:17
Consecration of the Aaronic priesthood Lev. 8:34-36
Prohibition on marriage to close family relatives Lev 18:6-17
Moses completes Exodus and Leviticus Lev. 27:34; Num. 1:1
c. 1500 B.C.E Assyria becomes a world power
c. 1473 B.C.E. Moses completes the book of Job Job 42:16, 17
1473 B.C.E. Moses completes Numbers & Deuteronomy on Moab plains Num. 35:1; 36:13
Covenant of the Repeated Law in Moab Deut. 29:1
Moses writes Deuteronomy Deut. 1:1, 3
Moses dies at 120 years old on Nebo in Moab Deut. 34:5, 7
1473 B.C.E. JOSHUA LEADS ISRAEL 26 YEARS
Israel enters Canaan under Joshua Josh. 4:19
1467 B.C.E. End of Joshua's war operations in Canaan; Josh.11:23;
end of the "about 450 years" of Acts 13:17-20 Josh 14:7, 10-15
c. 1450 B.C.E Joshua completes his book in Canaan. Josh. 1:1; 24:26
1107 B.C.E. Birth of David at Bethlehem 1 Sam. 16:1; 2 Sam. 5:4
1077 B.C.E. David becomes king of Judah at Hebron for 60 years 2 Sam. 2:4
1070 B.C.E. David becomes king over all Israel; takes Zion 2 Sam. 5:3-7
(Jerusalem); makes it the capital city
C.E. 29 JOHN BEGINS PREACHING. AFTER HIS BAPTISM JESUS BEGINS MINISTRY Luke 3:1, 2; Luke 3:23
C.E. 33 Nisan 14, Jesus becomes sacrifice for the new covenant; Luke 22:20;
is impaled Nisan 16, [END OF LAW COVENANT] Luke 23:33
the resurrection of Jesus and ascension to Heaven Matt. 28:1-10, Psm 110:1
Sivan 6, Pentecost; outpouring of spirit; Acts 2:1-17;
Peter opens the way for Jews to Christian congregation; uses first key Matt.
16:19; Acts 2:38
Second key used by Peter and John who were sent to the Samarians, who had not
received the holy spirit even though they had been baptized. However, the two apostles "prayed for them" and
"went laying their hands upon them," and they received Holy Spirit Ac 8:14-17
How many years did Abraham wait for Isaac to be born?
well in my beleif, i would think since that people lived to 300 in those days, i would say that they were at least in thier late 90's or 100's untill sarah was atully going to know about having isaac in the first place. But some where around there sarah had isaac.
Who led the Israelites out of Egypt and into Sinai Desert?
Jewish tradition, in an unbroken chain of thousands of teachers and disciples to this day, from 3300 years ago, states that Moses led the Israelite nation out of Egypt into the Sinai wilderness as recorded in the Torah (Exodus ch.12), the Talmud, and hundreds of commentaries throughout the centuries. We have names (Exodus ch.6 and other passages), precise places (Numbers ch.33), and many corroborating details. Though not referring to the Exodus, Dr. William Albright, who was probably the foremost authority in Middle East archaeology in his time, said: "There can be no doubt that archaeology has confirmed the substantial historicity of the Old Testament." See the attached Related Link.
