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This son of David attempted to make himself king before Solomon was officially declared the successor.
Who is Adonijah?
Elijah pronounced the death of this woman and her husband, Ahab, after they unjustly seized Naboth’s vineyard.
Who is Jezebel?
During the dedication of the Temple, Solomon pleaded that God would hear these whenever the people turned to the Temple and sought forgiveness.
What are prayers?
A lying spirit deceived these individuals, leading them to give King Ahab false assurances about his victory in battle. (general answer)
Who are the false prophets?
After eating food provided by an angel, Elijah was strengthened for a forty-day journey through the wilderness to this famous peak.
What is Mount Horeb?
This king of Israel married Jezebel and led Israel into deeper idolatry, provoking God's anger.
Who is Ahab?
This king of Israel set up golden calves in Bethel and Dan, leading Israel into sin, for which his dynasty was prophesied to end.
Who is Jeroboam?
Solomon offered this type of sacrifice in abundance during the dedication of the Temple, seeking God's favor and presence.
What are burnt offerings?
After receiving a prophecy of his demise, this king disguised himself in battle, but the tactic failed when he was mortally wounded.
Who is Ahab?
A young boy was brought back to life after a prophet prayed over him in this town during a severe famine.
What is Zarephath?
This prophet tore a new cloak into twelve pieces and gave ten to Jeroboam, symbolizing the division of Solomon’s kingdom.
Who is Ahijah?
This man of God was killed by a lion after disobeying God’s command not to eat or drink in Bethel, demonstrating the consequences of partial obedience. (generic name is ok)
Who is the Prophet from Judah?
This was the central place of worship for Israel, where Solomon built a magnificent structure to house the Ark of the Covenant.
What is the Temple in Jerusalem?
She disguised herself to visit the prophet Ahijah in hopes of concealing her identity and learning the fate of her sick son.
Who is Jeroboam's wife?
At this location, God miraculously provided food for Elijah through ravens that brought him bread and meat while he hid from Ahab.
What is the Kerith Ravine?
Maacah, the queen mother of Asa was removed from her position because she had made an idolatrous image of this god.
Who is Asherah?
This king of Judah was punished by the invasion of Egypt after failing to fully obey God’s laws and allowing idolatry to continue in the land.
Who is Rehoboam?
This high place, constructed by Solomon for the worship of the Moabite god, was later destroyed as part of reform efforts.
What is the high place for Chemosh?
In order to secure resources for the Temple, Solomon made a secret agreement with this foreign king to receive timber and skilled labor.
Who is Hiram, king of Tyre?
Elijah prayed after a three-year drought, and a small cloud formed, eventually bringing heavy rain to end the drought in Israel at this location.
What is Mount Carmel?
Solomon’s many foreign wives, including those from this nation, led him to idolatry, resulting in God’s judgment on Israel.
What is Ammon? (Or "Who are the Ammonites"?)
This servant of Solomon rebelled after being told by a prophet that he would rule over ten tribes, yet he failed to remain obedient to God, leading to the downfall of his dynasty.
Who is Baasha?
These two bronze pillars, named for stability and beauty, stood at the entrance of Solomon’s Temple and were decorated with intricate designs.
What are Jachin and Boaz?
This Aramean king pretended to be defeated, sending his servants in sackcloth and ropes to ask for mercy after being previously spared by King Ahab.
Who is Ben-Hadad?
A man of God from Judah delivered a prophecy against Jeroboam’s altar in this location/town, and Jeroboam’s hand withered as he tried to seize the prophet. The king's hand was miraculously restored after the prophet prayed.
What is Bethel?