Section 4: 1 Chronicles - Esther

Question 1

Which two men do 1-2 Chronicles center around?

Answer 1

David and Solomon

Question 2

After which king of Israel’s reign did the Kingdom of Israel divide?

Answer 2

King Solomon

Question 3

Who was Ezra?

Answer 3

A priest and scribe who came back from the Babylonian captivity to encourage the people of Israel to rebuild their nation.

Question 4

What was Nehemiah’s profession before he returned to Jerusalem?

Answer 4

Cupbearer

Question 5

What was the Jews response to Ezra reading the law for the first time since returning to Jerusalem?

Answer 5

Repentance and mourning

Question 6

How old were the youngest kings of Jerusalem?

Answer 6

7 and 8 years old.

Question 7

Did more bad kings or good kings follow Solomon’s reign?

Answer 7

Bad kings

Question 8

During the events of what other book of the Bible do the events in the book of Esther take place?

Answer 8

Ezra

Question 9

In what book of the Bible is there no mention of God or The Law?

Answer 9

Esther

Question 10

Why was it dangerous for Queen Esther to approach the King?

Answer 10

Would be executed on the spot