1 & 2 Kings

Question 1

These books view the history of the Israelites’ monarchy through a ______________ lens based on the blessings and curses of the covenant with God as foretold in Deuteronomy 27-28.

Answer 1

These books view the history of the Israelites’ monarchy through a prophetic lens based on the blessings and curses of the covenant with God as foretold in Deuteronomy 27-28.

Question 2

The history of the monarchy shows that loyalty of heart and public faithfulness to God lead to blessing while departing from God and his ways leads to self-________________ (1 Kings 15:9-15; 2 Kings 17:7-23).

Answer 2

The history of the monarchy shows that loyalty of heart and public faithfulness to God lead to blessing while departing from God and his ways leads to self-destruction (1 Kings 15:9-15; 2 Kings 17:7-23).

Question 3

______________ such as Elijah and Elisha served as the LORD’s spokesmen to warn the kings and all the people of the imminent consequences of their sin (2 Kings 1).

Answer 3

Prophets such as Elijah and Elisha served as the LORD’s spokesmen to warn the kings and all the people of the imminent consequences of their sin (2 Kings 1).

Question 4

The northern kingdom (Israel) lost its land and went into exile when it was conquered by the ________________ Empire (c. 722 B.C.) (2 Kings 17:5-18).

Answer 4

The northern kingdom (Israel) lost its land and went into exile when it was conquered by the Assyrian Empire (c. 722 B.C.) (2 Kings 17:5-18).

Question 5

The southern kingdom (Judah) lost its land and went into exile when it was conquered by the _______________ Empire (c. 586 B.C.) (2 Kings 24-25).

Answer 5

The southern kingdom (Judah) lost its land and went into exile when it was conquered by the Babylonian Empire (c. 586 B.C.) (2 Kings 24-25).