Solomon & the Divided Kingdom
What made the Israelites unhappy during Solomon’s reign?
Heavy taxes (and forced labor)
What is idolatry
Worshiping a creature or thing instead of God.
Which prophet’s name means “Yahweh is my God”?
Elijah
What job did Amos have before becoming a prophet?
A shepherd
Why did God say Solomon’s kingdom would be divided?
Solomon worshiped false gods and broke the covenant.
What false images did Jeroboam set up for worship?
Golden Bulls
Which prophet was chosen by Elijah to continue God’s work?
Elisha
What did Amos say should “surge like water”?
Justice
Who inherited Solomon's throne?
Rehoboam
What nation conquered Israel?
Assyria
What was the role of prophets in Israel?
To speak for God and call people back to faithfulness.
What problems did Amos condemn in Israel?
Greed, dishonesty, and ignoring the poor.
Who became king of the northern kingdom of Israel?
Jeroboam
What was the name of Ahab's wife?
Jezebel
Which prophets left no written books of their own?
Elijah and Elisa
What reign did Amos live during?
Jeroboam II
What were the names of the two kingdoms after the split?
Israel (north) and Judah (south)
What evil actions did Ahab's wife encourage?
Worship of false gods and killing believers in the true God.
What kingdoms did Amos and Hosea belong to?
Southern (Amos) and Nothern (Hosea)
What did Hosea compare Israel’s unfaithfulness to?
Gomer being unfaithful to Hosea.