VERIFIED SOLUTION
Irony in Ester
The gallows built up by Haman were the same gallows in which he died upon.
The original purpose was to hang Malachi who was later praised while Haman was
hung.
Hebrew Canon order
Torah
Former Prophets
Latter Prophets
The Writings
English canon order
Law
History
Poetry and Wisdom
Major Prophets
Minor Prophets
ending differences in Hebrew vs English canon
Chronicles is located at the end of the biblical books in the Hebrew canon, but in the
English Bible it follows the books of Kings and comes before Ezra and Nehemiah.
The last 4 Kings of Judah's History/ Good or Bad?
Josiah (good)
Shallum (Jehoahaz) (bad)
Jehoiakim (bad)
Jehoiachin (bad)
Zedekiah (bad)
What are the basic functions of a prophet
-They were covenant enforcement mediators
-God's messages
-God's direct representatives
-Obedience here and now (repentance and drawing people back to God)
-Enforcing the covenant
The difference and ordering of the Hebrew vs English canon
Chronicles is located at the end of the biblical books in the Hebrew canon, but in the
English Bible it follows the books of Kings and comes before Ezra and Nehemiah.
What are the main sins the prophets preached on?
Idolatry (worship of another that is not God), Injustice (Taking advantage of others for
individual gain), Religious Ritualism
What are the 3 parts to the prophetic message?
Israel and Judah broke covenant and needs repentance
No repentance and exile
hope beyond judgement