Bible Content C. Key People

Question 1

Deborah

Answer 1

[Judges 4,5] Prophetess and judge of Israel who helped to deliver her people from Jabin and
Sisera.

Question 2

Ruth

Answer 2

[Book of Ruth] Moabite daughter-in-law of Naomi and later wife of Boaz. She was the great grandmother of David
and was an ancestor of Christ.

Question 3

Joshua

Answer 3

[Deuteronomy 13; Book of Joshua] The successor of Moses; the general who led the conquest of the Promised Land

Question 4

Gideon

Answer 4

[Judges 6-8] The great judge of Israel who delivered his people from Midian; he was given the name Jerubbaal. .

Question 5

Samuel

Answer 5

[I Samuel] Prophet and last judge of Israel. He anointed Saul and later David as king.

Question 6

David

Answer 6

[1 Samuel 16 - 2 Kings 2.11] The great statesman general, and king of Israel: He united the divided tribes of Israel
and made many preparations for the temple, which his son Solomon would complete. He was an ancestor of Christ.

Question 7

Solomon

Answer 7

[2 Kings 1-11] Son of David and Bathsheba and king of a united, strong Israel for forty
years. His wisdom and sin stand out in his multi-faceted character. He was an ancestor of Christ.

Question 8

Rehoboam

Answer 8

[2 Kings 11,12,14] The son of Solomon; when he was king, ten tribes revolted from him and he set up the southern
Kingdom of Judah. He was an ancestor of Christ.

Question 9

Jeroboam son of Nebat

Answer 9

[2 Kings 11-14] The first king of Israel after the division of the kingdom. He reigned for 22 years.

Question 10

Elijah

Answer 10

[2 Kings 17-2 Kings 2] A great prophet of God; he strenuously opposed idolatry and was caught up in a chariot of
fire at death. Ahab was his enemy

Question 11

Elisha

Answer 11

[2 Kings 19; 2 Kings 2-6] Disciple and successor of Elijah; he held the prophetic office for 55
years.

Question 12

Hezekiah

Answer 12

[2 Kings 18-20] The twelfth king of Judah. A good king. He instituted religious reform and improved the overall
safety and prosperity of the nation. He was an ancestor of Christ.

Question 13

Josiah

Answer 13

[2 Kings 22-23] A godly king of Judah during whose reign the Book of the Law was found. He was an ancestor of
Christ. (birth prophesied in I Kings 13:2).

Question 14

Jeremiah

Answer 14

[Book of Jeremiah–esp. Jeremiah 1] A prophet whose activity covered the reigns of the last five kings of Judah. He
denounced the policies of his nation.

Question 15

Ezekiel

Answer 15

[Book of Ezekiel–esp. 1: 3] A prophet of a priestly family carried captive to Babylon. He prophesied to the exiles in
Mesopotamia by the river Kebar , and is the author of the book bearing his name.

Question 16

Daniel

Answer 16

[Book of Daniel–esp. 1:1-6] A prophet at the time of Nebuchadnezzar and Cyrus. His wisdom and faith earned him
a position of esteem under Nebuchadnezzar and Darius.
(prophesy of weeks and distant future events).

Question 17

Nehemiah

Answer 17

[Book of Nehemiah] Governor of Jerusalem; he helped rebuild the fallen city.

Question 18

Malachi

Answer 18

[Book of Malachi–esp. 1:1] The last of the prophets recorded in the Old Testament; he was a contemporary with
Nehemiah.