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Israel and the Moabites

2.4 Let’s Practice…

1. From where did the Babylonian empire find its roots?

2. What was the name of the king who brought Babylonia to its zenith?

3. What two prophets ministered within the Babylonian empire?

4. Describe the future of Babylon as mentioned in the book of Revelation:

5. What was the name of the Persian King who released the Jews to return to Jerusalem?

6. What three prophets prophesized that Babylon would be defeated by the Persians?

7. Describe how the Feast of Purim was established and why?

8. Who did God use to bring about the fall of the Persian empire and when did this happen?

9. Describe who the Edomites where and their relationship to Israel:

10. What famous Edomite King ruled Judea when the Messiah was born?

11. What eventually happened to the Edomite Empire?

12. What is another name for Mt. Pisgah and why was this location significant in the Bible?

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