Bible Trivia Question
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On whose threshing floor did God instruct David to build an altar?
Othniel's
Hannah's
Naboth's
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Click to reveal the answerThe answer is: Araunah's
2 Sam 24:18-25 - Later the place where Solomon built the temple
In the intriguing narrative of 2 Samuel 24, we witness God directing King David to Araunah's threshing floor, a divine instruction loaded with significance. Threshing floors weren’t just plots of land; they were vital to ancient agricultural life, serving as places for processing grain, a symbol of prosperity and abundance. By choosing this location to establish an altar, the act also signified a levelling of David’s pride as he recognized his need for atonement, exemplifying true repentance.
What's fantastic is that Araunah wasn't just a random name thrown around. He was a Jebusite who acknowledges the weight of David’s request with great humility. Offered as he was to give David both the land and oxen for sacrifices, which illustrates a profound insight into generosity. David's reply, “I will not offer burnt offerings to the Lord my God that cost me nothing” (2 Samuel 24:24), emphasizes the heartfelt truth that sacrifices ultimately mean something when they come from personal resources.
Now, interestingly, this same location later becomes the site for Solomon's Temple, a landmark for Israelite worship serving as a significant spiritual and political hub for generations to come. This rotated connection beautifully directs our attention to how God can transform an everyday site into a holy ground—a little reminder that sometimes the most sacred choosings come unexpectedly, tangled up in our daily lives and struggles! This weaving of history and significance invites everyone on a journey—not just the privileged or societal elite—ultimately reminding us against a backdrop of grandeur that worship comes from the heart!
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What was Araunah's threshing floor to become the site of after David built an altar there?
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What was Boaz doing at the threshing floor?
Making bread
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Ruth first met Boaz on the threshing floor
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Who did God instruct to build an ark to ensure his survival?
Noah
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Why did Elijah choose 12 stones to build his altar?
One for each gate of the temple
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One for each tribe of Israel
Why wasn't David allowed to build God's house?
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Because he didn't have enough money
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Whose father was prepared to sacrifice him on an altar?
Moses
Joshua
Isaac
What did Elijah instruct Obadiah to go and tell Ahab?
There would be a famine in Samaria
That Elijah was found
To pull down the statues of Baal
To ease their burden
To prevent injury
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Which bird does Job say is lacking in wisdom, due to the fact she leaves her eggs on the floor?
Ostrich
Cuckoo
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