Part 2 — HERO TALES
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Abraham
What leaders in Hebrew history held a place similar to that of Sheik Ilderim in the story "Ben Hur"? 19 H.T.
Who tented with his flocks on the upland pastures of Palestine, and became the father of a great nation? 21 H.T., 487 H.T.
Into what land, later known as Palestine, did Abram come? 21 H.T.
After making the journey to the new land with Abram, why did Lot not stay with him? 22 H.T.
In what way was Abram unselfish toward Lot? 22 H.T.
How did Lot show that he was not so kind and generous as Abram? 22-25 H.T.
In what words did God promise Abram that he was to be the father of a great nation? 25 H.T.
What part did Abram take in the battle of the five kings against the four and why? 25-27 H.T.
What pay did Abram take for his service in this campaign? 26 H.T.
How did God tell Abram that his own children were to be heirs to the land of Canaan? 27 H.T.
Who was Ishmael? 28 H.T.
How was Abram's name changed to mean "father of a multitude"? 29 H.T.
How did God answer Abraham's plea for Sodom? 31 H.T., 32 H.T.
What became of the "cities of the Plain"? 32-36 H.T.
Who was Isaac?36 H.T.
Why was Hagar driven out? 36-39 H.T.
How was the life of Ishmael saved in the desert? 39 H.T.
What became of Ishmael? 39 H.T.
In what way was Abraham tested? 41 H.T., 42 H.T.
What two ideas of sacrifice did the Hebrews hold and which idea was symbolized in the offering of Isaac? 41 H.T., 491 H.T.
What cave did Abraham buy for a family tomb? 45 H.T., 46 H.T., 491 H.T.
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Isaac
What kind of man was Isaac? 49 H.T.
By whom and in what way was a wife sought for Isaac? 49-50 H.T.
How was the servant received by Rebekah and Laban? 50-56 H.T.
What did she say as to going to Isaac? 56 H.T.
In receiving Rebekah, how did Isaac prove his native courtesy? 59 H.T.
Jacob
What son of Isaac struggled much between right and wrong, and suffered many things? 60 H.T.
Tell the difference in character between Esau and Jacob. 60 H.T.
What is a birthright? 60 H.T., 491 H.T.
How did Esau sell his birthright? 60 H.T.
What is pottage? 60 H.T., 491 H.T.
What trick did Jacob play upon his father and brother? 61-65 H.T.
What threat of Esau's forced Jacob to leave home? 67 H.T.
Describe Jacob's dream. 67-69 H.T.
What was the meaning of setting up stones for a pillar and pouring oil upon them? 69 H.T., 492 H.T.
What vow did Jacob make at Bethel? 69 H.T.
Where did Jacob go to work? 69 H.T., 70 H.T.
For whom did he work? 70 H.T.
Why did Jacob say he left Laban's home? 72 H.T.
What covenant was made between Jacob and Laban? 75 H.T.
How can you explain the two names given to the heap of stones, "Jegar-sahadutha" and "Galeed"? 75 H.T., 492 H.T.
What does the word "Mizpah" mean? 75 H.T.
In what ways did Jacob plan to appease Esau? 76-80 H.T.
In wrestling with the angel what did Jacob ask of him? 80 H.T.
Describe the generous way in which Esau treated Jacob. 83 H.T., 84 H.T.
How did Jacob keep his former vow made at Bethel? 69 H.T., 87 H.T.
What is the origin of the name "Israel"? 80 H.T., 87 H.T., 88 H.T.
Joseph
What shepherd boy was sold into bondage and became ruler in a great nation? 91 H.T.
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Why did Joseph's brothers hate him? 91 H.T.
What gift did Jacob give Joseph? 91 H.T.
What did Joseph's dreams mean? 91 H.T., 92 H.T.
What conspiracy did Joseph's brothers form against him? 95 H.T.
What did Reuben suggest, and why? 95 H.T.
State Judah's proposition and his two reasons. 95 H.T.
Where was Joseph taken as a slave? 96 H.T.
How did the brothers deceive Jacob as to Joseph? 96 H.T.
When Jacob saw the coat stained with blood, what did he say and what three things did he do? 96 H.T.
Who bought Joseph as a slave? 96 H.T.
What is said of Joseph's business success? 99 H.T.
Why was Joseph put in prison? 99 H.T.
How did Joseph prosper in the prison? 99 H.T.
What was the baker's dream and Joseph's interpretation? 103 H.T.
What four requests did Joseph make of the butler? 103 H.T.
Describe Pharaoh's dream of the fat and lean kine? 104 H.T.
Describe Pharaoh's second dream 104 H.T.
Who suggested Joseph as an interpreter? 104 H.T., 105 H.T.
What was Joseph's interpretation of the dreams? 106 H.T.
Tell how Joseph was made prime minister 107 H.T.
How did Joseph provide for the coming famine? 108 H.T.
What did Joseph name his two sons? 108 H.T.
Why did the sons of Jacob come to Egypt? 111 H.T.
Which one of the brothers was left at home and why? 111 H.T.
Did Joseph know his brothers? 111 H.T.
Did the brothers know him? 111 H.T.
What do you think was Joseph's object in his treatment of his brothers? 112 H.T.
How did the brothers' consciences trouble them? 112 H.T.
What demand did Joseph make of his brothers? 112 H.T.
Tell the story of the brothers' return to Jacob and what did Jacob say to them upon their arrival? 113 H.T., 114 H.T.
On their return to Egypt how did Joseph receive his brothers? 114-117 H.T.
How did Joseph test the brothers? 117-120 H.T.
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What treatment did he finally give them? 120-123 H.T.
What command did God give to Jacob? 123 H.T.
How did Joseph receive his father? 124 H.T.
What did Pharaoh do for Joseph's father? 124 H.T., 125 H.T.
What did Joseph's brothers fear when their father died? 131 H.T.
How did Joseph return good for evil? 132 H.T.
Moses
What is the meaning of the word "Captain" used in its general sense? 133 H.T.
Who led a race of slaves out of bondage and became the emancipator of a great nation? 137 H.T.
What name, formerly applied to the family of Jacob, now signifies the race? 138 H.T.
Why was there a change in the treatment of the Egyptians toward the Israelites? 137 H.T.
Under this treatment, what did the Israelites become? 137 H.T.
Tell the story of the escape of one of the Hebrew children. 138 H.T.
Who was the nurse found for Moses? 138 H.T.
Why did Moses smite the Egyptian? 141 H.T.
Why did Moses flee and to what land did he go? 141 H.T.
What were the three leading occurrences that marked Moses' sojourn in Midian? 141 H.T., 142 H.T.
What was the message from the burning bush? 142 H.T., 143 H.T.
How did Moses show weakness in his answer? 143 H.T.
What did God tell Moses to say to the children of Israel? 144 H.T.
Who was Moses' brother and companion in the task of saving his people? 146 H.T., 149 H.T.
What demand did Moses and Aaron make of Pharaoh and what was his answer? 149 H.T.
What way did Pharaoh take of still further oppressing the Israelites? 150 H.T., 151 H.T.
What was the first plague of Egypt? 155 H.T., 156 H.T.
What was the second plague of Egypt? 156 H.T., 158 H.T.
What was the third plague of Egypt? 158 H.T.
What was the fourth plague of Egypt? 158 H.T., 159 H.T.
What was the fifth plague of Egypt? 160 H.T.
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What was the sixth plague of Egypt? 160 H.T., 161 H.T.
What was the seventh plague of Egypt? 166 H.T., 168 H.T.
What was the eighth plague of Egypt? 168-171 H.T.
What was the ninth plague of Egypt? 171-173 H.T.
What was the feast of the passover; when was it celebrated and what was its meaning? 173-177 H.T.
What was the tenth and last plague of Egypt? 177 H.T.
What did the Egyptians tell the Hebrews to do? 178 H.T.
What two routes out of Egypt were possible to the Hebrews? Which route was chosen and why? 179 H.T.
How did Pharaoh change his mind? 180 H.T.
Describe the escape of the Israelites? 183-187 H.T.
Why did the children of Israel murmur at Marah? 191 H.T.
Where did they find an oasis? 191 H.T.
How were the people fed in the wilderness? 192-197 H.T.
Describe the part played by Moses and the part played by Joshua in the battle with the Amalekites 197 H.T.
What mountain did Moses climb to talk with God? 201 H.T.
Give the chief idea of the first commandment 202 H.T.
Give the chief idea of the second commandment. 202 H.T.
Give the chief idea of the third commandment. 202 H.T.
Give the chief idea of the fourth commandment. 202 H.T.
Give the chief idea of the fifth commandment. 203 H.T.
Give the chief idea of the sixth commandment. 203 H.T.
Give the chief idea of the seventh commandment. 203 H.T.
Give the chief idea of the eighth commandment. 203 H.T.
Give the chief idea of the ninth commandment. 203 H.T.
Give the chief idea of the tenth commandment. 203 H.T.
What did the people do while Moses was on the mountain? 204 H.T.
What did Moses do when he came down? 207 H.T.
How did he punish them? 211 H.T.
How were the broken tables replaced? 212 H.T.
What was Moses commanded to build in the wilderness as a dwelling place of God? 214-216 H.T.
What things did the people give of their own free will for the furnishing of the tabernacle? 214-216 H.T.
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What were the qualifications for the workmen? 219 H.T.
Name some of the furnishings of the tabernacle. 220-225 H.T., 231 H.T., 232 H.T.
What went before and behind the marching host? 241 H.T., 242 H.T.
What did the spies report as to the land and the people of Canaan? 243-244 H.T.
After hearing the report what did the people think about going on into Canaan? 244 H.T., 245 H.T.
What was the courageous counsel of Caleb and Joshua? 247 H.T.
What did the people decide to do about going forward? 247 H.T., 248 H.T.
In what way did Moses disobey the Lord in smiting the rock? 248 H.T., 249 H.T.
What was his punishment? 249 H.T.
What is told of the brazen serpent? 250 H.T., 253 H.T.
How did the princes of Moab try to bribe Balaam? 256 H.T.
How was he at first prevented from going with the princes of Moab? 256 H.T., 259 H.T.
What people did Balaam bless? 265 H.T.
What was Moses' last advice to the people? 268 H.T., 271 H.T., 272 H.T.
On what mountain did Moses die? 268 H.T.
Joshua
Who was the great warrior who won the land of Canaan for Israel? 277 H.T.
How did Joshua show his leadership in his first command to the people? 278 H.T.
How did Rahab render service to the spies sent by Joshua? 278-285 H.T.
Describe the passage of the Jordan. 285-287 H.T.
Tell the story of the siege and capture of Jericho. 287-292 H.T.
What was "devoted" spoil? 294 H.T., 295 H.T.
What sin against the "devoted spoil" is given as the reason for the defeat at Ai? 294-296 H.T.
Describe the final capture of the city. 297-300 H.T.
What was the trick played upon Joshua by the people of Gibeon? 300 H.T., 301 H.T.
What was the fate of this people? 302 H.T.
Why did the five kings make war against Gibeon? 305 H.T.
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Tell how Joshua came to the help of the Gibeonites and the result of the battle. 306-308 H.T.
What was the main point in Joshua's last address to the people? 308-312 H.T.
Ehud
What broader meaning did the term "Judge" have in Bible times than at present? 313 H.T.
What position did Ehud hold in Israel? 315 H.T.
What was the "summer room"? 315 H.T., 493 H.T.
Gideon
Name the brave judge who freed his people from oppression. 319 H.T.
Describe the oppression of the Midianites. 319 H.T.
Where was Gideon when the angel found him, what was he doing and why, in such a place? 320 H.T., 493 H.T.
Why was Gideon faint-hearted at first and how was he convinced of his place in Israel? 320 H.T., 323 H.T.
With what act did Gideon begin his campaign? 323 H.T., 324 H.T.
What is meant by the "altar of Baal"? 494 H.T.
By what sign was Gideon reassured? 324 H.T., 325 H.T.
In what ways was the number of Gideon's army reduced? 325 H.T., 326 H.T.
How many men remained? 326 H.T.
What dream did Gideon hear related in the enemies' camp? 329 H.T.
What was his plan of attack? 329 H.T.
How did Gideon's strategy work out? 329-331 H.T.
Explain how the breaking of the pitchers would cause a panic among the hosts of the enemy. 494 H.T.
Abimelech
With what evil act did Abimelech seize the leadership? 332 H.T., 333 H.T.
What was the fate of Abimelech? 334 H.T., 387 H.T.
Samuel
Why can Samuel be called one of the finest characters of the Old Testament? 338 H.T.
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What great sacrifice did Samuel's mother make regarding him? 338 H.T.
Describe Samuel's call to be a prophet of the Lord 338-342 H.T.
What nation defeated Israel in a great battle? 342-346 H.T.
What did the Israelites lose in this battle? 346 H.T.
What was the cause of Eli's death? 346 H.T.
How did Samuel rule in Israel? 349 H.T.
Saul
Name the farmer who became king 349 H.T.
Give at least two reasons which the people gave for demanding a king. 349-351 H.T.
Did Samuel approve the plan of having a king? 350 H.T.
What reasons did Samuel give against the plan? 350 H.T., 351 H.T.
What were Saul's physical qualifications for being king? 352 H.T.
Tell the story of how Saul came to meet Samuel. 352 H.T., 353 H.T.
What honor was Saul shown in the prophet's house? 354 H.T.
Describe how he was publicly proclaimed king. 357 H.T., 358 H.T.
Was this choice unanimous? 358 H.T.
What people came up to attack Israel? 359 H.T.
How did Saul summon the people? 359 H.T.
What was the result of the battle? 360 H.T.
How did Saul disobey the commandment of God? 361 H.T., 362 H.T.
What was his punishment? 362 H.T.
What gallant deed was done by Jonathan and his armor bearer? 365 H.T., 366 H.T.
What command did Saul give the people in regard to food? 367 H.T.
Who disobeyed? 367 H.T.
How was he saved? 369 H.T.
How did Saul disobey God's commands in the campaign against the Amalekites? 370 H.T., 373 H.T.
What excuse did he make? 374 H.T.
What did Samuel tell Saul as to obedience? 374 H.T.
What ancient foe of Israel troubled the nation toward the close of Saul's reign? 376 H.T.
What happened at Endor? 376 H.T., 379 H.T., 380 H.T.
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Explain how the term "familiar spirit" came to signify a medium. 376 H.T., 497 H.T.
Tell the story of the battle of Gilboa. 380 H.T., 381 H.T.
What gallant act was done by the men of Jabesh-Gilead? 381 H.T.
David
Who was the shepherd boy that became king of Israel? 382 H.T.
Tell the story of the finding and anointing of David by Samuel. 383 H.T., 385 H.T.
What people did Goliath represent? 386 H.T.
How tall was he in feet? 386 H.T., 499 H.T.
Describe his armor and fighting equipment. 386 H.T.
How did Goliath challenge the Israelites? 386 H.T.
What effect did Goliath have upon the army of Israel? 389 H.T.
How did David chance to come to the Israelites' camp? 389 H.T.
What reward was promised to the man who should kill Goliath? 390 H.T.
On meeting Saul what did David propose that he do? 391 H.T.
What was Saul's reply and David's response? 391 H.T.
After agreeing that David might fight Goliath, what help did Saul offer? 391 H.T.
What weapons did David finally choose? 391 H.T.
Tell what happened when David and Goliath met. 392 H.T., 393 H.T.
Who became David's best friend? 393 H.T., 394 H.T.
Why did Saul dislike David? 396 H.T.
How did he try to harm him? 396 H.T.
Tell a story to show how Jonathan showed his deep friendship for David. 402-406 H.T.
What opportunity did David have to revenge himself on Saul and what did he do? 406-411 H.T.
How did David a second time spare Saul's life? 411-417 H.T.
What sheep master refused to give tribute to David? 417 H.T.
What did his wife do? 419 H.T.
What became of the sheep master? 424 H.T.
How did David hear of Saul's death? 424 H.T., 425 H.T.
Read the Song of the Bow and tell its purpose. 426 H.T., 429 H.T.
What evil deed did David do? 430 H.T.
In what way did Nathan bring his sin home to David? 431-435 H.T.
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How did David receive the prophet's rebuke? 435 H.T.
In what spirit did David receive the report of the child's death? 435 H.T., 436 H.T.
What knightly deed was done by three captains of David? 438 H.T.
What did David do with the gift? 438 H.T.
For what purpose did David buy a threshing floor? 438-442 H.T.
What reason did David give for not receiving the threshing floor as a gift? 442 H.T.
What event of David's reign brought him more grief than anything else? 443 H.T.
What instructions did David give in regard to Absalom? 443 H.T.
What happened to Absalom in the forest? 444-447 H.T.
Tell how the tidings were brought to David. 447-451 H.T.
How did David receive the news? 451 H.T.
What was David's charge to Solomon before he died? 451 H.T.
Solomon
Who was the wisest and greatest king Israel ever had? 452 H.T.
What does Solomon ask of God in his dream? 452-455 H.T.
What did God grant to Solomon in answer to his request? 455 H.T.
Tell about the prosperity of Solomon. 455-457 H.T.
Why was it better for Solomon than for David to build a temple to the Lord? 457 H.T.
In what way did Hiram, king of Tyre, help in the building of the temple? 457-461 H.T.
What part did David have in choosing the site for the temple? 461 H.T., 441 H.T., 442 H.T.
Tell some of the things that made Solomon's temple a magnificent structure. 461-466 H.T.
Describe Solomon's palace. 469 H.T.
What was the first ceremony in the dedication of the temple? 470 H.T., 471 H.T.
Name six supplications in Solomon's prayer at the dedication of the temple. 471-477 H.T.
For what reason did the Queen of Sheba visit Solomon? 478 H.T.
What did she think of the kingdom? 481 H.T.
How did Solomon use the commodities brought into his country by trade to improve the buildings of the kingdom? 482 H.T., 483 H.T.
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