1 & 2 Kings

Question 1

1 Kings BEGINS in which era?

Answer 1

Kingdom

Question 2

2 Kings ENDS in which era?

Answer 2

Exile

Question 3

Who refused Israel passage during the wilderness wanderings?

Answer 3

The Edomites

Question 4

Who destroyed Judah?

Answer 4

The Babylonians

Question 5

Who destroyed Israel?

Answer 5

The Assyrians

Question 6

Who developed the trade language for that region?

Answer 6

The Arameans

Question 7

Who were the descendants of Esau?

Answer 7

The Edomites

Question 8

Which of the following powers were never united; rather they were individual city-states?

Answer 8

The Phoenicians

Question 9

Who was best known as seafarers?

Answer 9

The Phoenicians

Question 10

Who conquered Assyria?

Answer 10

The Babylonians

Question 11

What verse states that no king should acquire much gold, wives, or horses?

Answer 11

1 Kings 11:12-13

Question 12

Who was the first king of the north?

Answer 12

Jeroboam

Question 13

Who was the first king of the south?

Answer 13

Rehaboam

Question 14

What are the 3 elements used in structuring the annals of the kings?

Answer 14

• Name of the King
• The Length of his reign
• The name of his successor

Question 15

Who is not considered to be a good king?

Answer 15

Jehoshaphat

Question 16

T/F

The book of 1 Kings begins with the reign of Solomon

Answer 16

True

Question 17

T/F

The overall perspective of 1 & 2 Kings is primarily theological and historical with a chronological presentation.

Answer 17

True

Question 18

T/F

The Hebrew version of the Old Testament is called the Septuagint

Answer 18

False

Question 19

T/F

Elisha was taken up into heaven in a whirlwind.

Answer 19

False

Question 20

T/F

As long as Elisha kept his eyes on Elijah, he would receive a double portion of the Holy Spirit

Answer 20

True

Question 21

T/F

The book of Kings was divided into 1 & 2 Kings by the number of Kings.

Answer 21

False

Question 22

T/F
In building the temple, a permanent slave class was created.

Answer 22

True

Question 23

T/F

Jezebel was the queen who ushered in Baal worship over Yahweh

Answer 23

True

Question 24

T/F

During the time of 1 & 2 Kings, Egypt was still a major power in the south.

Answer 24

False

Question 25

What is the message of 1 & 2 Kings?

Answer 25

God’s rule in Israel is hampered by a divided heart and a divided kingdom.

Question 26

What two things demonstrated Solomon’s dedication to the Lord?

Answer 26

• Building of the temple

- Wisdom of the Lord