Kings & Kingdoms 👑
Who was the first king mentioned in 1 Kings?
King David
Who was the prophet that challenged the prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel?
Elijah
Who built the first temple in Jerusalem?
King Solomon
What did Solomon propose to do to a baby to determine its real mother?
Cut it in half
How many days and nights did Elijah travel to Mount Horeb after fleeing Jezebel?
40 days and 40 nights
Who was the last king of Israel mentioned in 1 Kings?
Ahaziah
How did Elijah part the Jordan River before being taken to heaven?
He struck the water with his cloak (mantle), and it divided.
What was the name of the craftsman from Tyre who was skilled in working with bronze and helped build the temple?
Hiram of Tyre
What was the name of the man whose vineyard King Ahab wanted?
Nahoth
How many years did Solomon reign over Israel?
40 years
What nation did King Solomon make an alliance with by marrying Pharaoh’s daughter?
Egypt
What happened to 2 of the 3 parties that King Ahaziah sent to fetch Elijah?
They were consumed by fire (the third party begged for mercy).
How many lampstands of pure gold were placed inside the temple?
10 lampstands.
What happened to the young prophet from Judah after he disobeyed God and ate with an old prophet in Bethel?
He was killed by a lion on his way home
How many wives and concubines did Solomon have in total?
700 wives, 300 concubines
Who became king after Solomon and caused the division of Israel?
Rehoboam
What was the sign that confirmed God’s judgment on Jeroboam’s altar and false priests?
The altar split apart and the ashes spilled out
What were the names of the two large bronze pillars at the entrance of the temple?
Jachin and Boaz.
How did King Ahab die, and what unusual event followed his death?
He was shot by a random arrow in battle; dogs licked his blood off the chariot, fulfilling Elijah’s prophecy
How many prophets of Baal did Elijah challenge on Mount Carmel?
450 prophets
Which king built Samaria and ruled the northern kingdom of Israel for 22 years?
Omri
How many times did Elijah stretch himself over the widow's son in Zarephath to resurrect him?
3 times.
What material were the inner walls of the temple covered in, and what were they decorated with?
They were completely covered in gold and carved with cherubim, palm trees, and open flowers
What was the punishment for the prophets of Baal after their defeat on Mount Carmel?
They were seized and executed by Elijah at the Kishon Valley
How many oxen and sheep were sacrificed at the dedication of Solomon’s temple?
22,000 oxen and 120,000 sheep