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Periods of Bible History Bible Narrative

Periods of Bible History Before the Flood Flood Scattering of the People Patriarchs Exodus Genesis 1-5 Genesis 6-10 Genesis 11 Genesis Exodus; Leviticus; Numbers 1-13

Periods of Bible History Wandering in the Wilderness Invasion and Conquest Judges United Kingdom Num 14-36; Deut; Joshua 1-5 Joshua 4-24 Judges; Ruth; 1 Sam Sam 10-1 King 11; (b) 1 Chr 10-2 Chr 9

United Kingdom Saul David Solomon 1 Samuel 10-31; 1 Chronicles 10 2 Samuel; 1 Chronicles Kings 1-11; 2 Chronicles 1-9

Periods of Bible History Divided Kingdom Judah Alone Captivity Return from Captivity 1 Kin 12-2 Kin 17; (b)2 Chron Kings 18-25; (b)2 Chron Daniel; Ezekiel Ezra; Haggai; Zech; Esther; Neh; Mal

Periods of Bible History Years of Silence Life of Christ Early Church Letters to Christians (no scripture) Matthew; Mark; Luke; John Acts Epistles; Revelation

Lesson 11 David’s Mighty Men Saul and The Witch Of En-Dor 1 Chronicles 12: Sam 28

 Supporters while in Ziklag 1 Sam 27:5-7  They were very skilled in war  From various tribes and peoples – Some even Saul’s kinsmen in Benjamin (ambidextrous – Judg 20:16 3:15 ) – Proficient with slings, bows and arrows – Physically impressive (cross Jordan River at flood stage; run like gazelles; 100s…1000s) David’s Men 1 Chron 12

 Some who came from Benjamin (Saul) had to be “vetted” (verified) – David couldn’t afford to take any chances – If they came to truly help, David’s heart would be united with them – If they came to betray (spies), David would let God deal appropriately with them David’s Men 1 Chron 12 Again, David would not defend himself (avenge himself of being wronged)

 Saul had previous success at keeping the Philistines out of Israel 1 Sam  However, Philistia may have thought now the time was “ripe” for a major offensive [1] Samuel (spiritual leader) was dead [2] Saul apparently ignored his kingdom while hunting David [3] Israel’s most valiant warrior (David) had “defected” to the Philistines Saul & The Witch 28:1-25

 The Philistines were able to set up camp far into Israel…as far as Shunem v. 1 Saul & The Witch 28:1-25

 The Philistines were able to set up camp far into Israel…as far as Shunem v. 1  Achish reminds David where his “allegiance” lies…David continues to let Achish think he is with Philistia v. 2  Saul needs information vv – Samuel is dead – Saul had removed all spiritists [Good] Ex 22:18 Deut 18:9-14 Saul & The Witch 28:1-25

 Saul needs information vv – Saul feared the Philistine military build-up – He tried to inquire of the Lord, but got no answers 1 Sam 16:14 – He ordered servants to “violate his own rule”…find a medium/spiritist – They inform him about a witch in En-Dor – Saul comes to her disguised…she is leery about helping conjure up the dead Saul & The Witch 28:1-25

 Saul needs information vv – When Samuel is “brought up” the witch seems to be the most surprised – At once she knows her visitor is Saul  Saul gets his information vv – Samuel chides Saul on disturbing him – Saul should not have been surprised God did not answer him…the reason given again was Amalek 1 Sam 15 Saul & The Witch 28:1-25

 Saul gets his information vv – Saul will lose the battle…Israel will fall into Philistine hands – Saul and his sons will “join Samuel” (die)  Saul departs from the witch vv – He had not eaten all day…now he was too distraught to eat – Saul did eat after his servants and the witch implored him to eat for strength Saul & The Witch 28:1-25

(1) Sorcery is fraudulent…sinful – Those who practice it know they are lying 1 Sam 28:12 Acts 8:9-13,18-19 – It is a work of the flesh Gal 5:19-21 – Things “…like these” (horoscopes, astrology, tarot cards, scientology)

(2) Nothing needed more than truth – Many say they would believe or be convinced if they could speak to an angel or to someone from the dead – The Scripture certainly refutes this Gal 1:6-9 Lk 16:27-31 – There has always been a premium placed on learning and knowing truth Prov 23:23 Jn 8:31-32

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Periods of Bible History Events in Each Period

Periods of Bible History Before the Flood – Creation of the world – Adam and Eve in the garden – First sin – Cain and Abel – Generations from creation to Noah

Periods of Bible History Flood – The flood – Meat for food – Law of capital punishment – Covenant of the rainbow – Curse on Canaan – Generations from flood to scattering of people

Periods of Bible History Scattering of the people – Tower of Babel built – Languages divided – Generations to patriarchs

Periods of Bible History Patriarchs – Abraham – Isaac – Jacob – Joseph Transition to period of Exodus

Periods of Bible History Exodus – Israel in bondage – Moses’ birth – Raised as Pharaoh's son – Rejected by his people – Flees to wilderness – Burning bush

Periods of Bible History Exodus – Plagues – Crossing of Red Sea – Trip to Sinai – Events at Mt Sinai – Trip to Kadesh – Spies into the land – Israel refuses to go in

Periods of Bible History Wandering in Wilderness – Israel sentenced to wander – Korah, Dathan, and Abiram – Aaron’s rod that budded – Miriam dies – Sin of Moses and Aaron – Passing by Edom – Aaron’s death

Periods of Bible History Wandering in Wilderness – Fiery serpents – Conquer Sihon (Amorites) – Conquer Og (Bashan) – Balaam – Fornication with Midianites – Second census

Periods of Bible History Wandering in Wilderness – Slaughter of Midianites – Speeches of Moses in Deuteronomy – Moses’ death – Crossing over Jordan – Observance of Passover

Periods of Bible History Invasion and Conquest – Central campaign Take Jericho, Bethel, and Ai Stake claim at Shechem – Southern campaign Treaty with Gibeonites Fight kings in the south – Northern campaign Fight kings of the north, led by Jabin king of Hazor

Periods of Bible History Invasion and Conquest – Land distributed among tribes – Trans-jordanic tribes go home – Joshua challenges Israel to keep from idols – Joshua challenges Israel to choose whom they will serve – They renew the covenant with Jehovah

Periods of Bible History Judges – Othniel – Ehud – Shamgar – Deborah – Gideon – Abimelech (not a judge; leader) – Tola

Periods of Bible History Judges – Jair – Jephthah – Ibzan – Elon – Abdon – Samson – Eli – Samuel

Periods of Bible History Judges – Story of Micah – Levite’s concubine – Book of Ruth

Periods of Bible History United Kingdom – Saul – David – Solomon

Periods of Bible History Divided Kingdom – Israel in the North – Judah in the South – Lasted 200 years until Israel taken captive – Prophets: Obadiah, Joel, Amos, Hosea, Isaiah, Micah – Isaiah continues into Judah Alone

Periods of Bible History Judah Alone – Kings: Hezekiah, Manasseh, Josiah – Prophets: Zephaniah, Jeremiah, Habakkuk, Nahum

Periods of Bible History Captivity – Daniel and Ezekiel

Periods of Bible History Return from Captivity – Zerubbabel with Jeshua the high priest (536 BC) Prophets: Haggai and Zechariah – Start building temple – Stop temple after one year Ordered by Cambyses – Haggai and Zechariah stirred people to resume building ( BC)

Periods of Bible History Return from Captivity – Esther fits between Ezra 6 and 7 (485 BC) – Ezra leads a return (458 BC) Concentrates on purifying the worship – Nehemiah comes to build walls of Jerusalem (445 BC) – Malachi, last prophet of Old Testament (432 BC)

Periods of Bible History Years of Silence – Fall of Persian empire – Rise of Grecian empire – Splintering of Grecian empire – Seleucid kingdom (Syria and Mesopotamia) battle Ptolemaic kingdom for control of Palestine – Beginning of Maccabean revolt

Periods of Bible History Years of Silence – Beginnings of Pharisees, Sadducees, and Essenes – Rome comes to Eastern Mediterranean – Herod the Great given the kingdom of Judea, including virtually all of Palestine

Periods of Bible History Life of Christ – Years of preparation – Beginning of His ministry – Great Galilean ministry – Periods of retirement – Close of ministry – Last week – Resurrection and exaltation

Periods of Bible History Early Church – Acts 1-13 Work in Jerusalem, Palestine, and eastern end of Mediterranean – Acts Primarily work of Paul Spread of gospel into all of Roman empire

Periods of Bible History Letters to Christians – Epistles and Revelation – Six written during time of Acts 1 and 2 Thessalonians Galatians 1 and 2 Corinthians Romans

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