Lesson 13 Flashcards
Who did Ahijah the Shilonite prophesy would rule over ten of the tribes in fulfilment of God’s judgement on Solomon and the nation of Israel for their idolatry?
Jeroboam
What was the result of Solomon’s son, Rehoboam, listening to the advice of his peers rather than Solomon’s advisors?
They rejected Rehoboam and made Jeroboam king.
Why did Jeroboam create his own centres of worship?
Something to do with stopping the northern tribes from migrating to the south
Who was Elijah’s successor?
Elisha
Give the number of good and bad kings in the Northern and Southern Kingdoms:
a. Northern Kingdom: 0 Good 19 Evil
b. Southern Kingdom: 8 Good 12 Evil
What was God’s reason in pronouncing judgement on a nation?
So that they would repent and turn to God.
What is a dynasty?
A succession of people or rulers from the same family or line of descent.
What sins did the prophets speak against?
a. Wickedness
b. Rich and oppressing the poor
What did Queen Jezebel desire to do?
To totally replace the worship of Yahweh in Israel.
Why was Elijah called?
He was needed
