Match People Flashcards

1
Q

Jeroboam

A

Northern King, cabinet member of Solomon, led the revolt that divided the kingdom, his false altar and golden calf religion caused his kingdom to sin.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Ahab

A

Northern King. Married Jezebel. Defeated Syria twice, but then slain in battle with them. Denounced by Elijah for Baal worship and Macaiah, who predicted his death. Tricked godly King Jehoshaphat of Judah into a twofold compromise, a matrimonial and a military alliance.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Jehu

A

Northern King. Anointed by Elisha to execute Ahab’s dynasty, famous for chariot riding and executing Jehoram and southern king Ahaziah, Jezebel, and the priest of Baal.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Hoshea

A

Last Northern King.Became vassal of Assyrian king, then rebelled with Egypt and was imprisoned.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Rehoboam

A

Southern king. Son of Solomon who caused the Civil War.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Jehoshaphat

A

Southern king. Second righteous king of Judah, instituted a nationwide Bible education program. Compromised with Ahab and his two sons.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Athaliah

A

Southern queen. Daughter of Ahab and Jezebel, mother of slain Ahaziah, and widow of Joram. At her son’s (Ahaziah’s) death, she slaughtered all his children except one, Joash, who was hidden. She was executed by Jehoiada the priest.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

Joash

A

Southern king. Surviving heir of all his slain brothers, began to rule at age 7, lived for God under the direction of Jehoiada the priest, but became a cruel leader after his death, even sanctioning the stoning of the high priest Zechariah who called for national repentance. Joash was executed by his own palace guard.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

Uzziah

A

Southern kingdom. A good ruler, mighty warrior and great builder, but intruded into the priesthood, punished with leprosy.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

Hezekiah

A

Southern king. Second best king of south, helped organize a great Passover, Psalms and Proverbs. Saw the death Angel defeat Assyrians surrounding Jerusalem, given 15 extra years to live in answer to prayer.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

Manasseh

A

Southern king. Longest ruling and worst of all the kings. Saved before his death.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

Josiah

A

Southern king. Best king since David and the last good king, slain in battle with Egypt. Rediscovered the books of Moses and led the nation in a great revival.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

Jehoiakim

A

Southern king. Judah’s third worst king, experienced first of three invasions by Babylon. Persecuted Jeremiah, burned portions of the Bible, received burial of a donkey.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

Zedekiah

A

Southern king. Persecuted Jeremiah, rebelled against Babylon, blinded and taken to Babylon.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

Micaiah

A

Prophet who Ahab hated and jailed because he always prophesied evil concerning him.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

Jehoiada

A

High priest who hid, appointed and mentored young king Joash and executed Queen Athaliah.

17
Q

Sennacherib

A

Assyrian who attacked Jerusalem, mocked God, saw 185,000 troops slain by God, and was murdered by his sons.

18
Q

Nebuchadnezzar

A

Babylonian king who conquered Jerusalem.

19
Q

Gehazi

A

Faithless servant of Elisha who lied to gain reward from Naaman and was struck with leprosy.

20
Q

Naboth

A

Innocent vineyard owner murdered by Ahab.