Last Days Of Judah Flashcards

1
Q

What sign did God give Hezekiah when he was ill? (2 Kings 20:6-11)?

A

The shadow of the sundial went back 10 steps.

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2
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What sin did Hezekiah commit when the messengers from the king of Babylonia visited him?

A

He proudly showed them all his treasures.

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3
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What happened to Manasseh when he refused to repent?

A

He was carried away as a prisoner to Assyria.

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4
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What did Manasseh do during this low period in his life?

A

He repented and asked God for help.

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5
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How did Manasseh respond to God’s forgiveness?

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He destroyed the idols and told the people to serve only God.

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6
Q

In what way was Amon like his father, and how was he different?

A

He did evil in the eyes of the Lord like his father. He did not repent like his father.

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7
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Josiah was how many years old when he became king and he worshiped God?

A

8

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8
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How long did Josiah reign?

A

31 years

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9
Q

Josiah renewed the between God and Judah?

A

Covenant

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10
Q

While cleaning the temple what was found?

A

The Book of the Law

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11
Q

Josiah prepared for a celebration of what in Jerusalem?

A

Passover

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12
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The prophet Zephaniah prophesied of God’s coming judgment against:

A
Judah
Philistia
Moab
Ammon 
Cush 
Assyria
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13
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God called Jeremiah to be what? Before what?

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God called Jeremiah to be a prophet before he was born.

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14
Q

The excuse Jeremiah gave to God for his reluctance to obey was what?

A

That he was only a child and that he couldn’t speak.

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15
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How did God answer Jeremiah?

A

Do not be afraid God would be with him.

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16
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What did the priest do when he heard Jeremiah’s prophecy that God would bring disaster upon the city of Jerusalem?

A

He beat him and put him in stocks.

17
Q

How long did Jehoahaz reign for?

A

3 months

18
Q

Jehoahaz was taken in chains to Egypt by?

A

Pharaoh Neco

19
Q

Who was put on the throne by Pharaoh Neco?

A

Jehoiakim

20
Q

How did Jehoiakim react when he read Jeremiah’s scroll?

A

He burned the scroll.

21
Q

What did God tell Jeremiah to do after Jehoiakim had burned the scroll?

A

He rewrote the scroll.

22
Q

Why do you think God wanted the words on the scroll recorded a second time?

A

He wanted His words to be saved for the people of Judah.

23
Q

What is the name of Jehoiakim’s son?
How long did he rule?
Where was he carried off to?

A

Jehoiachin
3 months
Babylon

24
Q

Why was King Zedekiah angry with Jeremiah?

A

He told the people to surrender to Babylon, and the king didn’t like this message.

25
Q

Where did King Zedekiah officials put Jeremiah?

A

They put him first in prison and then in a muddy cistern.

26
Q

Ebed-Melech went to the king, asking for permission to release Jeremiah. After that where did Jeremiah stay?

A

In the courtyard of the guard.

27
Q

How did King Nebuchadnezzar punish King Zedekiah after the Babylonians had captured him?

A
  1. He killed King Z’s sons.
  2. King Z’s eyes were put out.
  3. King Z was bound in shackles.
  4. King Z was brought to Babylon.
28
Q

As part of the Babylonians destruction of Jerusalem, what were set on fire?
What was broken down?
Who led away the people of Judah to exile in Babylon?

A
  1. The palace and houses
  2. The walls of Jerusalem.
  3. King Neb
29
Q

Why didn’t God completely destroy Judah?

A

God kept his promise to David by not destroying it completely.

30
Q

The people of Judah were held captive in Babylon for 1) how many years, and 2) until who came to the throne?

A

1) 70 years

2) Cyrus, King of Persia

31
Q

What was the remnant of Judah?

A

A small group of people who were left behind.

32
Q

Who was Gedaliah, and what was he appointed to do?

A

He was appointed governor by King Neb to govern Judah.

33
Q

Who assassinated Gedaliah?

A

Ishmael

34
Q

Who freed the captives carried off by Ishmael after he had murdered Gedaliah?

A

Johanan

35
Q

Did the remnant of Judah listen to Jeremiah and remain in the land?

A

No, they refused to listen and fled to Egypt.

36
Q

Why should the remnant have stayed in Canaan?

A

God told them to stay.

37
Q

What did Hezekiah do each time he was in trouble?

A

He asked God for help.