People Flashcards
Cabinet member of Solomon; led the revolt that divided the kingdom; his false alter & golden calf religion caused his kingdom to sin.
Jeroboam - Northern Kingdom
Anointed by Elisha to execute Ahab’s Dynasty; famous for chariot riding and executing Jehoram & southern king Ahaziah, Jezebel, & the priest of Baal.
Jehu - Northern Kingdom
Married Jezebel; defeated Syria twice, but then he was slain in battle with them; denounced by Elijah (for Baal Worship) & Macaiah, who predicted his death; Tricked godly king Jehoshaphat of Judah into a two-fold compromise, a matrimonial & a military alliance.
Ahab - Northern Kingdom
Became Vassal of Assyrian king, then rebelled with Egypt & was imprisoned.
Hoshea - Northern Kingdom
Son of Solomon who caused the civil war
Rehoboam - Southern Kingdom
Second righteous King of Judah; instituted a nationwide Bible education program; compromised with Ahab and his 2 sons.
Jehoshaphat - Southern Kingdom
Daughter of Ahab and Jezebel, Mother of slain Ahaziah, and the 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.
Athaliah - Southern Kindgom
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
Joash - Southern Kingdom
A good ruler, mighty warrior, & great builder, but intruded into priesthood; punished with leprosy.
Uzziah - Southern Kingdom
Second best king of the South; helped organize a great Passover, Psalms & Proverbs. Saw death angel defeat Assyrians surrounding Jerusalem, given 15 extra years to live in answer to prayer.
Hezekiah - Southern Kingdom
Longest ruling & worst of all the kings; saved before his death.
Manasseh - Southern Kingdom
Best king since David and last good king; slain in battle with Egypt. Rediscovered the books of Moses and led the nation in a great revival.
Josiah - Southern Kingdom
Judah’s 3rd worst king; experienced 1st of 3 invasions by Babylon; persecuted Jeremiah, burned portions of the Bible; received burial of a donkey.
Jehoiakim - Southern Kingdom
Persecuted Jeremiah; rebelled against Babylon; blinded & taken to Babylon.
Zedekiah - Southern Kingdom
Prophet who Ahab hated and jailed because he always prophesied evil concerning him
Micaiah
High priest who hid, appointed and mentored young king Joash & executed Queen Athaliah.
Jehoiada
Assyrian who attacked Jerusalem, mocked God, saw 185,000 troops slain by God, and was murdered by his sons.
Sennacherib
Babylonian king who conquered Jerusalem.
Nebuchadnezzar
Faithless servant of Elisha who lied to gain reward from Naaman and was struck with leprosy.
Gehazai
Syrian general who was healed of leprosy after 7 dips in Jordan.
Naaman
Innocent vineyard owner murdered by Ahab.
Naboth
