Correct Answer: C. a maid

Correct Answer: C) Saul and Jonathan died

Explanation

The passage above is a dirge, which is a song or poem expressing grief or mourning. It was written by David in response to a tragic event. The question asks which event David was mourning in this passage. The options are A) killing Goliath, B) the death of Uriah the Hittite, C) the deaths of Saul and Jonathan, and D) the killing of Abner by Joab.

The correct answer is C) the deaths of Saul and Jonathan. David wrote this dirge to mourn the deaths of his friend Jonathan and Jonathan's father, King Saul. The passage suggests that Israel's glory has been tarnished by their deaths and that the mighty warriors have fallen in battle.

David had a close relationship with Jonathan, and he was deeply affected by his death. Saul, on the other hand, had been pursuing David for many years and had tried to kill him on several occasions. Despite this, David still mourned Saul's death and saw it as a tragic loss for Israel.

This passage is an example of the emotional and poetic language used in the Bible to convey important events and ideas. It also highlights the importance of mourning and honoring those who have passed away.

Correct Answer: B. Simon, Andrew, John and James

Correct Answer: B. his mouth was touched with a burning coal

Correct Answer: D. conceal his adultery with Bathsheba

Correct Answer: D. David

Explanation

The prophecy regarding the building of the Temple is found in 2 Samuel 7:12-13 where God speaks to David through the prophet Nathan and promises a lasting dynasty for David's descendants.

When your days are fulfilled and you lie down with your fathers, I will raise up your offspring after you, who shall come from your body, and I will establish his kingdom. He shall build a house for my name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever.

This prophecy is fulfilled through Solomon, David's son, who later becomes the king of Israel and constructs the Temple in Jerusalem. The construction of the Temple is considered the realization of God's promise to David, as conveyed through the prophet Nathan.

Correct Answer: B. 2

Correct Answer: D. nose

Correct Answer: C. A written scroll

Explanation

A) REPORT BROUGHT TO MOSES BY THE TWELVE SPIES (NUMBERS 13:1 -33, 14: 1-19 )

i. When the people of Israel got to the wilderness of Paran at Kadesh, God told Moses to select twelve men, one from each tribe.

ii. They were to survey the strengths and weaknesses of the Promised Land/find out if the nature of the land was fertile or not.

iii. The spies were also asked to find out whether the inhabitants were weak or strong/few or many/ if the cities were fortified or not.

iv. After wandering for forty days, the reported that the land was fruitful.

v. As proof, the spies came to the valley of Eschol where they cut a branch with a cluster of grapes.

vi. They also cut pomegranates and figs to show that the land was very fertile (flowing with milk and honey).

vii. However, they added that the people who lived on the land were strong.

viii. They further said that the cities were fortified and the descendants of Anak (very tall and strong) lived on the land, as well as the Hittites, Amorites and Jebusites.

ix. Majority of the spies said the men of Canaan were of great stature and the Israelites looked like grasshoppers before them.

x. It was a land that devoured its inhabitants, they alleged.

xi. But Joshua and Caleb did not agree with them and insisted that they should go and occupy the land since they could overpower them.

xii. According to them, God would help them to defeat the Canaanites.

xiii. They rent their clothes and encouraged the Israelites not to be afraid.

xiv. But as a result of the report given by the majority of the spies, the Israelites complained bitterly against Moses, saying it would have been to endure slavery in Egypt than to die in the wilderness.

xv. They suggested that a leader should be appointed to lead them back to Egypt.

xvi. The people were so angry they attempted to stone Caleb and Joshua.

xvii. God threatened to destroy the people with pestilence and disinherit them, but Moses interceded on their behalf.

(B) LESSONS POLITICAL LEADERS CAN LEARN FROM THE MISSION OF THE SPIES.

(i)The majority view and decision may not always be right, or correct.

(ii) Feasibility work should always be done before undertaking any major project.

iii. Exaggerations should be avoided, if its purpose is to put fear in the people.

Iv. Nothing should be hidden from the people/Need for transparency in public service.

v. Reporting true state of affairs should be encouraged.

vi. Bold and faithful people should be appointed as leaders.

vii. Political leaders are not to be discouraged by negative reports/ criticisms which come their way.

viii. Positive self-image/believing in oneself is necessary for individual and national progress. This should be encouraged by political leaders.

ix. There is need to trust God in all that we do/ Political leaders should have strong faith in God in all their endeavours/ intercede for their people.

x. Fear can paralyse an individual or a nation/it can cause one to lose his or her blessings.

xi. Fear can discourage someone from taking risks/ making decisions.

xii. Political leaders should do all they can to give their people hope and positive vision.