1 & 2 Kings Flashcards
1 Kings BEGINS in which era?
Kingdom
2 Kings ENDS in which era?
Exile
Who refused Israel passage during the wilderness wanderings?
The Edomites
Who destroyed Judah?
The Babylonians
Who destroyed Israel?
The Assyrians
Who developed the trade language for that region?
The Arameans
Who were the descendants of Esau?
The Edomites
Which of the following powers were never united; rather they were individual city-states?
The Phoenicians
Who was best known as seafarers?
The Phoenicians
Who conquered Assyria?
The Babylonians
What verse states that no king should acquire much gold, wives, or horses?
1 Kings 11:12-13
Who was the first king of the north?
Jeroboam
Who was the first king of the south?
Rehaboam
What are the 3 elements used in structuring the annals of the kings?
- Name of the King
- The Length of his reign
- The name of his successor
Who is not considered to be a good king?
Jehoshaphat
T/F
The book of 1 Kings begins with the reign of Solomon
True
T/F
The overall perspective of 1 & 2 Kings is primarily theological and historical with a chronological presentation.
True
T/F
The Hebrew version of the Old Testament is called the Septuagint
False
T/F
Elisha was taken up into heaven in a whirlwind.
False
T/F
As long as Elisha kept his eyes on Elijah, he would receive a double portion of the Holy Spirit
True
T/F
The book of Kings was divided into 1 & 2 Kings by the number of Kings.
False
T/F In building the temple, a permanent slave class was created.
True
T/F
Jezebel was the queen who ushered in Baal worship over Yahweh
True
T/F
During the time of 1 & 2 Kings, Egypt was still a major power in the south.
False
What is the message of 1 & 2 Kings?
God’s rule in Israel is hampered by a divided heart and a divided kingdom.
What two things demonstrated Solomon’s dedication to the Lord?
- Building of the temple
- Wisdom of the Lord
