UNIT 21: Judah the Southern Kingdom Flashcards
1
Q
who was Rehoboam?
A
He introduces idolatry to Judah. High places, Asherah poles and male shire prostitutes.
2
Q
Who was Abijah?
A
Son of Rehoboam; also an idolater
3
Q
Who was Asa?
A
Brings religious reform to Judah and secures Ben-Hadad as an ally.
4
Q
Jehoram?
A
Dies of battle injuries right before the revolt of Jehu
5
Q
Athaliah
A
The only queen of Judah
6
Q
Joash
A
the boy king
7
Q
Uzziah
A
The most powerful king of Judah
8
Q
Hezekiah
A
the most righteous king of Judah
9
Q
Manasseh
A
the most wicked king of Judah
10
Q
What was the fall of the southern kingdom?
A
In 586 BCE the forces of Nebuchadnezzar break through the city wall, loot and burn the temple, carry away the remaining inhabitant captive to Babylon.
