Southern Kings

Question 1

son of Solomon who caused the civil war

Answer 1

Rehoboam

Question 2

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

Answer 2

Jehoshaphat

Question 3

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

Answer 3

Athaliah

Question 4

Surviving heir of all his slain brother’s, 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. Was executed by his own palace guard.

Answer 4

Joash

Question 5

a good ruler, mighty warrior, and great builder, but intruded into priesthood, punished with leprosy

Answer 5

Uzziah

Question 6

Second best king of South, help organize a great Passover, Psalms and Proverbs. Saw death angel defeat Assyrians surrounding Jerusalem, given 15 extra years to live in answer to prayer.

Answer 6

Hezekiah

Question 7

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

Answer 7

Manasseh

Question 8

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.

Answer 8

Josiah

Question 9

Judah’s 3rd worse king, experienced 1st of 3 invasions by Babylon, Persecuted Jeremiah, burned portions of Bible, received burial of donkey

Answer 9

Jehoiakim

Question 10

Persecuted Jeremiah, rebelled against Babylon, blinded and taken to Babylon

Answer 10

Zedekiah