Old Testament Battles and Wars: Hard Difficulty Flashcards

#1

In the battle of Aphek, what was the primary reason the Israelites lost to the Philistines, resulting in the capture of the Ark of the Covenant?

📖 1 Samuel 4:1-11

#2

How many men did Gideon retain for his final attack against the Midianites after testing them at the water?

📖 Judges 7:4-8

#3

In the siege of Jerusalem by the Assyrian king Sennacherib, how many soldiers did the angel of the Lord destroy in one night?

📖 2 Kings 19:35

#4

What unique military strategy did Gideon employ at the battle of the Valley of Jezreel, using trumpets and torches?

📖 Judges 7:16-22

#5

In what battle did King Saul die alongside his son Jonathan, as recorded in 1 Samuel?

📖 1 Samuel 31:1-6

#6

What was the name of the Philistine giant killed by Elhanan according to 2 Samuel 21:19?

📖 2 Samuel 21:19

#7

During the Aramean siege of Samaria in 2 Kings 6-7, what unusual sign indicated that the siege had been lifted?

📖 2 Kings 7:3-8

#8

In the conflict between Abner and Joab, what was the circumstance of Abner's death as recorded in 2 Samuel 3?

📖 2 Samuel 3:27-30

#2

300 men

Judges 7:4-8 describes how God reduced Gideon's army from 32,000 to 300 men by selecting those who lapped water with their hands rather than kneeling down to drink.

Judges 7:4-8

#1

Israel brought the Ark expecting divine intervention but God did not fight for them because of their sin

According to 1 Samuel 4:1-11, the Israelites were defeated despite bringing the Ark because their reliance on the Ark itself was misplaced; God allowed them to suffer defeat due to their unfaithfulness.

1 Samuel 4:1-11

#4

His men surrounded the Midianites with torches hidden in pitchers, then blew trumpets and broke the pitchers to create confusion

Judges 7:16-22 describes Gideon's army of 300 men divided into three companies, each with a trumpet and a pitcher with a torch inside, creating a psychological shock to the Midianites through the noise and sudden light.

Judges 7:16-22

#3

185,000 soldiers

2 Kings 19:35 and Isaiah 37:36 both record that the angel of the Lord struck down 185,000 soldiers in the Assyrian camp overnight, delivering Jerusalem from Sennacherib's siege.

2 Kings 19:35

#6

Lahmi

2 Samuel 21:19 records that Elhanan son of Jair killed Lahmi, the brother of Goliath the Gittite, ending the confusion that sometimes attributes Goliath's death solely to David.

2 Samuel 21:19

#5

Battle of Mount Gilboa

1 Samuel 31:1-6 records that Saul and Jonathan were killed in the battle of Mount Gilboa when the Philistines attacked Israel.

1 Samuel 31:1-6

#8

Joab killed him in revenge for the death of his brother Asahel in earlier combat

2 Samuel 3:27-30 records that Joab killed Abner in revenge for the death of his brother Asahel, whom Abner had killed in combat at the pool of Gibeon.

2 Samuel 3:27-30

#7

Four lepers discovered the abandoned Aramean camp with all supplies and animals left behind

2 Kings 7:3-8 describes how four lepers went to the Aramean camp and found it completely abandoned with all provisions intact, proving that the Lord had caused the Arameans to flee and the siege to be lifted.

2 Kings 7:3-8

#9

What was the outcome of the battle between Israel and Moab when the Moabites made a desperate covenant with their gods?

📖 2 Kings 3:26-27

#10

How many men from Benjamin could sling a stone and hit the target without missing, as mentioned in 1 Chronicles 12?

📖 1 Chronicles 12:2

#11

In the battle where Joshua conquered the Amorite kings, what did Joshua command the sun and moon to do?

📖 Joshua 10:12-13

#12

According to 1 Chronicles 26:6-7, how many sons did Obed-Edom have who were described as capable, strong men fit for military service?

📖 1 Chronicles 26:8

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#10

700 ambidextrous men

1 Chronicles 12:2 describes warriors of Benjamin who were skilled with bows and could use both right and left hands to sling stones and shoot arrows, with 700 men mentioned as ambidextrous warriors.

1 Chronicles 12:2

#9

The Moabite king Mesha sacrificed his own son on the wall, causing the Israelites to withdraw in shock

2 Kings 3:26-27 records that when the Moabite king Mesha saw the Israelite army surrounding his city, he took his eldest son who would have been king and sacrificed him on the wall, causing the Israelites to cease their siege and withdraw.

2 Kings 3:26-27

#12

8 sons

1 Chronicles 26:8 specifies that Obed-Edom had 8 sons, all of whom were able men with strength and capability for military service, making them leaders of their father's house.

1 Chronicles 26:8

#11

To stand still so the day would be long enough to complete the battle

Joshua 10:12-13 records that Joshua commanded the sun and moon to stand still during the battle of Gibeon so that Israel would have enough daylight to defeat the Amorite kings.

Joshua 10:12-13

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