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Cards Term Ahaz Definition King of Judah at the time Isaiah was prophet Term Annathoth Definition Hometown of the tribe of Benjaminn Term Anticochus IV Definition , was a ruler of the Hellenistic Seleucid Empire,Jewish revolt of the Maccabees. Term Artaxerxes Definition Ruler of the Persian empire for 42 years during the time of Ezra Term Baruch Definition Jeremiah's scribe, potentially responsible for compiling and editing the last half of Jeremiah Term Boaz Definition Husband of Ruth, of relation to line of David Term Cyrus Definition Persian Monarch who allowed the Judean refugees to return home after their exile in Babylon Term Darius Definition King of Babylon allowed Israelites to rebuilt Temple Term Eliphaz Definition Friend and comforter of Job Term Hezekiah Definition King of Judah who restored the temple and proper worship methods, received Gods help while fighting the Assyrians. Term Jeconiah Definition King of Judah during the time of Jeremiah Term Jehoiakimn Definition One of the last kings of Judah Term Josiah Definition King of Judah who reformed Judean religion and died in battle found copy of the Book of Deuteronomy destroyed idols Term Judas Definition Judean who led the Jewish Maccabean revolt against the Hellenistic Seleucid occupation of Jerusalem and Judea Term Maccabeus Definition Greek addition to the OT, which describes the Maccabeann revolt and the results Term Nebuchadnezzar Definition Babylonian monarch, who invaded Judea and destroyed Jerusalem in 587 B.C Term Ptolemies Definition Remnant of Alexanders empire that fought for control of Judea several times Term Seleucids Definition The dynasty of Selecusis who ruled Asia Minor after Alexander tnhe Great, Maccabean revolt ended their rule Term Sennacherib Definition Assyrian Monarch that attacked Hezekiah's Jerusalem in 701 B.C According to the Bible, the siege failed, as the angel of Yahweh went forth and struck down 185,000 men in the Assyrian camp Term Tiglath-pileser III Definition Assyrian monarch at the time of Isaiah and during the Syro-Ephraimite war Term Zedekiah Definition last king of Judah Term Aaron Definition Moses older brother and spokesperson, first in line of priests, made the Golden Calf Term Adam Definition First man, named the animals, ate the apple Term Bathsheba Definition Wife of Uriah, commited adultery with and became the wife of David and mother of Solomon Term Bethel Definition Jacob built an altar: God's house; made a deal with God to commit to monotheism Term Deborah Definition Prophetess annd Judge who led Israel to victory over Canaanites; served as an advisor in person matters; denounces Davids sin Term Jeroboan Definition One of Solomons officials rebelled to become king in charge of Solomons forced labor, escaped to Egypt, led the Northern tribe Term Mount Sinai Definition Place where GOd appeared to Moses, ten commandments, mosaic covenant Term Nathan Definition Prophet to David; proclaims the Davidic Covenant; denounces Davids sin Term Pentateuch Definition First five law books of the OT, traditionally believed to be written by Moses Term Samaria Definition It was founded in the ninth century B.C. as the capital of the northern kingdom of Israel, also known as Samaria. Assyrians capture it Term Samuel Definition Prophet of Israel the man that appinted the first King of Israel - Saul with Gods permission Term Saul Definition Israels first king; father of Jonathan; chosen by God then conquered by David because of lack of spirit Term Septuagint Definition The Greek translation of the Hebrew Bible Term First Servant Song Definition The Servants Mission -- bring justice to nations, unlike military conquerors, his work is quiet Term Second Servant Song Definition The Servant's Responsibility BR servants call from God, he is like a secret weapon. bring a light to the nations and reach the ends of the earth Term third servant Song Definition The Servants Submission - comfort and encourage the weary and downtrodden. arouses opposition but he faces it with courage. strength to withstand opposition he also encourages all who fear God to keep up their courage Term Fourth Servant Song Definition The Servant's Trial and Death -- servant is shunned and looked down upon by others, servant sufferinng for others, slaughtered by others, god permits him to suffer on behalf of others. Term Gog of Magog Definition Apocalyptic ruler from Ezekiel that is supposedly representative of the forces that have opposed and will to oppose the Lord's rule in the World Term Basic Message of Haggai Definition If you expect the Lord's Blessings the -- There will be a greater Temple than Solomons -- If the temple is built you will prosper -- Zerubbabel, you are the chosen one