Who are the two important kings in these books?
David & Solomon
How many years was Israel in exile?
70 years
How long does it take to rebuild the wall of the city of Jerusalem?
52 days
Was Israel always obedient to God?
No, that's why they went into exile after King Solomon died. They forgot about God's covenant and started doing whatever they wanted.
Who was David's son?
Solomon
Who answers the call to teach Israel the ways of God again?
Ezra
In the book of Ezra, we found out that the temple was in ruins after the 70 years of Israel being in exile. In this book, we found out something else was in ruins, what was it?
The city of Jerusalem
What type of books are these?
History books
Whose ancestry is described in the first 9 chapters?
David's (From Adam to David)
What are the main topics highlighted in this book?
Rebuilding the temple and remembering the law of God.
This book finishes telling the story of what book?
The book of Ezra
What history books are considered pairs?
1st & 2nd Chronicles
Ezra & Nehemiah
Whose history is described?
The nation of Israel
God had made another promise to Israel, what was it?
He would gather Israel back to her land after He had punished her.
How does Nehemiah restore Jerusalem in the first part of the book?
In the physical sense.
- he hears that "the wall of Jerusalem is broken down and its gates are burned with fire", he gets permission from the King to rebuild the city.
Who builds the temple of God in Jerusalem?
Solomon
The Kingdom split after what king died?
King Solomon
What was God's covenant with his people?
How does Nehemiah restore Jerusalem in the second part of the book?
Spiritual revival
-Nehemiah and Ezra bring spiritual revival to Jerusalem. Ezra reads the law of Moses aloud to the people, and the nation rededicates to obeying God.
What did Solomon ask God for when he first became king?
Wisdom