test 2

Question 1

what kings could be the earliest genuine

Answer 1

Historiography in world literature

Question 2

what are the point of view of 1 kings

Answer 2

Prophetic and theological

not political

Question 3

how can we read each historical event

Answer 3

by our spiritual walk with God

Question 4

what does 1 kings carefully and systematically critique

Answer 4

each kings faithfulness to God’s covenant

Question 5

what do the books trace

Answer 5

consequences of sin benefits of obedience

Question 6

retribution theology

Answer 6

based on the Sinai covenant

as expressed in the Deuteronomy

Question 7

Salvation History

Answer 7

divine revelation of historical events recorded in scripture to promote faith

Question 8

under who’s reign did Israel become a major player in international politics

Answer 8

solomon

Question 9

why was Israel period of strength and prestige ruined

Answer 9

solomons religious apostasy

Question 10

under who’s reign was the promised land to Abraham totally under Israel’s control

Answer 10

solomon

Question 11

what theological principle are demonstrated in 1 kings

Answer 11

God promise through his covenant people
(God’s people must walk in faith and obedience to him in order to receive all the blessings of the promises and covenant)

Question 12

who’s reign was thought of as a symbolic messianic age

Answer 12

Solomon

Question 13

what was Solomon contribution to the Israelite religion

Answer 13

wisdom

Question 14

how many dynasties did the northern kingdom of Israel have

Answer 14

9

Question 15

how many dynasties did southern Judah have

Answer 15

1 dynasty of king david

Question 16

what was the purpose of the prophets

Answer 16

an instrument of warning to the king and nation

Question 17

how did Ahab see the rule of the prophet

Answer 17

a form of magic to manipulate God

professional prophet repeated the kings desire to form the desired outcome

Question 18

how did Jehoshaphat see the prophets

Answer 18

as the mouth piece of God

made the will of God known to humans, regardless of the king’s desires

Question 19

how did Samuel establish the future role of the prophet

Answer 19

as a messenger from the God who held the king in check

Question 20

who were the monarchy

Answer 20

Samuel
davit
Ahab
hezekiah

Question 21

who were the prophets

Answer 21

sal
Nathan
Elijah
isaiah

Question 22

how was the prophet in Israel unique among the nations of the ancient near east

Answer 22

the other prophets purpose was to appease/manipulate the deities

Question 23

how was the prophet in Israel unique among the nations of the ancient near Israel

Answer 23

the messengers of God confronted the king and the entire society was with his holy word.

Question 24

how much of 1 kings is written about elisha

Answer 24

2/5

Question 25

what is the author’s purpose for writing about Elisha in 1 kings

Answer 25

not to write a survey of events but the to explain the destruction of both kingdoms

Question 26

what was the single greatest cause for the failure of Israel and judah

Answer 26

lack of obedience to the prophetic word

policies of their kings

Question 27

who were the only 2 kings praised in 2 kings

Answer 27

Hezekiah and jesiah

all others were neglectful at best, and evil at worst

Question 28

what is the point of the Elijah and Elisha narratives

Answer 28

the kingdom succeeded when it followed their leadership, but Its destruction resulted from rejecting the word of God that was offered by them

Question 29

why did the nation of Israel fall

Answer 29

they broke the Lord’s statutes and commandments. wanting to follow worthless idols

Question 30

what is the only measure of successful living in the books of kings

Answer 30

personal covenant

faithfulness

successful living

Question 31

2 important themes of 1st and 2nd kings

Answer 31

the rule of prophecy