Lesson 13 Flashcards
Who did Ahijah the Shilonite prophesy would rule over ten of the tribes in fulfilment of Gods Judgement on Solomon and the nation of Israel for their idolatry?
Jeroboam, son the Nebat
What was the result of Solomons son, Rehoboam, listening to the advice of peers rather than Solomons advisors
10 Northern tribes rejected Rehoboam and made Jeroboam King
Why did Jeroboam create his own centres of worship
To stop the Northern tribes travelling to Jerusalem, allying themselves with southern tribes
Who was Elijah’s successor
Elisha
Give the number of good and bad kings in the Northern and Southern Kingdoms
A. North - Good: 0 - Evil: 19
B. South - Good: 8 - Evil: 12
What was Gods reason in pronouncing judgment of a nation
So they would repent and turn to God
What is a dynasty
Succession of people or rulers from the same family or line of descent (eg Father to Son)
What sins did the prophets speak against
A. Sins of wickedness
B. Oppression of the poor
What did Queen Jezabel desire to do
Totally replace the worship of Yahweh in Israel with the worship of her own Gods
Why was Elijah called
Elijah was called because he was needed
