Bric-a-brac

In 586, this event was critical to Ezekiel’s prophetic career.  (What is the capture and destruction of Jerusalem?)

This is the group of exiles Ezekiel went to Babylon with.  (What is the first group of exiles?)

Jeremiah’s prophetic preaching is based on this theme. (What is the covenant relationship between God and the people of Israel and Judah?)

Although this prophet did not support all of King Hezekiah’s political agenda, he did support the king through the rough times of the Assyrian siege.  (Who is Isaiah?)

Naomi chooses to change her name to this name.  (What is Mara?)

These men had the duty of overseeing a king’s harem because they were considered a “safe option”.  (Who were the eunuchs?)

Rather than deny her king the pleasure of her presence, this queen came unbidden into the king’s presence. (Who is Queen Esther?)

This queen had enough guts to defy the king’s request to show off her beauty to his guests.  (Who is Queen Vashti?)

This is the main reason for the laments found in Lamentations.  (What is the destruction of Jerusalem?)

Song of Solomon is an example of this ancient tradition.  (What is Near Eastern love poetry?)