Chapter 15: A Divided People Flashcards
The kings of Syria and Israel invited who to join their alliance against the Assyrians and what happened when they refused?
When the king of JUDAH refused, there was a real threat of war with Israel and Syria.
When the next king of Judah, Ahaz, began his reign, he feared what?
He feared invasion from Israel and Syria so he asked the Assyrians for help.
What happened when the Assyrians took over?
- They forced the people of Judah to recognize false gods.
- They set up a huge altar in the temple of Jerusalem.
- They also made Judah pay heavy taxes
- In result the people of Judah practiced idolatry once again.
Since the people of Judah questioned God’s power and doubted him he wanted and did what?
God wanted his people to stay close to him, so he sent a great prophet to reassure them. We call this prophet of Isaiah of Jerusalem.
What did Isaiah tell the king?
- He said he did not think the king should rely on Assyria
- He warned the king that the people would suffer because of Assyria.
Despite the prophets words, Ahaz and the people what?
Turned away from God and their covenant with him.
What did Isaiah insist?
That God’s punishment was not meant to destroy Judah, but to make it pure and faithful again.
Which king listened to Isaiah and what did he do?
Hezekiah, stopped practices against the on true God, removed foreign idols from the Temple, and closed local shrines where the false gods and goddesses were worshipped.
Tried to help the poor and those who were suffering because of the many injustices in Judah.
Hezekiah
