Prophets and Kings
Who was the woman who became a judge and prophetess of Israel and helped lead Israel to victory over Sisera?
Deborah
Who was the king whose harsh decision helped divide the kingdom after Solomon’s death?
A - Rehoboam
B - Jeroboam
Rehoboam
Who was Ezra, and what was his role among the people of Israel?
Ezra was a priest and scribe who was knowledgeable in God’s Law. He taught the people God’s Word and helped restore their spiritual relationship with God.
Who am I? I was a Jewish priest who refused to obey the king and started the revolt.
Mattathias
Which empire was ruling over the Jews during the events of Maccabees?
The Seleucid/Greek Empire
Put these events in the correct order:
David becomes king, the Exodus, Joshua enters the Promised Land, Solomon builds the Temple, Saul becomes king.
The Exodus,
Joshua enters the Promised Land,
Saul becomes king,
David becomes king,
Solomon builds the Temple.
Which king of Judah prayed and trusted God when Assyria threatened Jerusalem?
Hezekiah
What did Nehemiah do before taking action to rebuild Jerusalem’s walls, and what does this tell us about his priorities?
Nehemiah prayed before acting. This shows that he sought God first and wanted God’s guidance rather than relying only on his own plans.
TRUE or FALSE
Antiochus IV wanted the Jews to freely practise their own religion without interference.
FALSE
Who challenged the prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel?
Elijah
During the period of the Judges, Israel repeatedly turned away from God. What was the four-part pattern that kept repeating?
Israel sinned → God allowed oppression → Israel cried out to God → God raised a judge to deliver them.
Put these events in the correct order from earliest to latest:
Why do you think the people needed to hear God’s Law and confess their sins after the walls had been rebuilt?
Rebuilding the walls fixed the physical problem, but the people also needed to rebuild their relationship with God. Hearing God’s Law helped them recognise where they had gone wrong, and confession allowed them to turn back to God.
What feast is connected with the rededication of the Temple after its recovery?
Hanukkah / Feast of Dedication
Who allowed the Jewish exiles to return to Jerusalem and rebuild the Temple?
Cyrus, King of Persia
David had two opportunities to kill Saul but chose not to. Why did David refuse to kill him?
Because Saul was the Lord’s anointed, and David would not take revenge or kill someone God had appointed.
Which empire is being described?
Assyrian
When comparing Ezra’s role in rebuilding the people spiritually with Nehemiah’s role in rebuilding Jerusalem physically. Why were both forms of rebuilding necessary?
Nehemiah helped rebuild the physical walls and restore security to Jerusalem, while Ezra helped rebuild the people’s faith by teaching them God’s Law. The people needed both a restored city and restored hearts. Physical rebuilding without spiritual change would not have been enough.
Who am I? I was an elderly Jewish man who refused to pretend to eat forbidden food, even when offered an opportunity to save himself.
Eleazar
“Difficulty does not automatically mean God isn’t with you.” Using Nehemiah’s experience, explain why this statement is true.
Nehemiah faced opposition, threats and discouragement even though he was doing something God wanted him to do. The difficulties did not mean God had abandoned him. Instead, Nehemiah continued praying, trusting God and working faithfully until the wall was completed.
What specific event involving Rehoboam caused the ten northern tribes to reject the house of David, and which prophet had previously told Jeroboam that he would receive ten tribes?
Rehoboam rejected the elders’ advice and told the people he would make their burden heavier, leading the northern tribes to rebel. Ahijah the Shilonite had previously told Jeroboam that God would give him ten tribes.
For each person describe the best example of faithfulness —
Hezekiah
Elijah
Jeremiah
Ezekiel
Daniel
Hezekiah — he prayed and trusted God when Assyria threatened Jerusalem.
Elijah, because he stood against the prophets of Baal.
Jeremiah, obedience, deep endurance, persistent courage.
Ezekiel, because of his obedience in time of exile, and willingness to deliver difficult messages to a rebellious nation.
Daniel, because he remained faithful while living in exile, tribulations of the lions den!
Israel’s story can be described as sin → consequences → exile → return → restoration. What does this pattern teach us about the character of God?
It shows that God takes sin seriously and that our choices can have consequences. However, it also shows God’s mercy, faithfulness and willingness to forgive. Even after Israel’s failure, God gave them opportunities to return to Him and rebuild.
Who am I? I was Mattathias’ famous son and became the main military leader of the revolt.
Judas Maccabeus
The history moves through division → conquest → exile → destruction → return. What is one major lesson we can learn from this?
One major lesson is that turning away from God has serious consequences, but exile and destruction were not the end of the story. God ultimately provided a way for His people to return and rebuild. This is demonstrated through the Babylonian exile and Cyrus allowing the Jewish exiles to return to Jerusalem.