Kings of Israel and Judah
Name two good things that Solomon did early in his reign as king.
Built the temple. Asked for wisdom. Worshipped God.
What wicked king of Israel was Elijah told to deliver God’s message to?
Ahab
Who threatened to kill Elijah after the contest on Mt. Carmel?
Jezebel
What miracle did both Elijah and Elisha do using Elijah’s cloak?
Parted the Jordan River to cross on dry ground.
Who was taken captive on a raid and became a servant to the Syrian army commander’s wife?
An Israelite girl.
What books of history in the Bible give us details about the kings of Israel and Judah?
1 & 2 Kings, 1 & 2 Chronicles.
What punishment did Elijah say God was sending because of Ahab’s sin?
No rain/dew; a drought.
Who owned the vineyard that King Ahab wanted: Jehu, Namaan, or Naboth?
Naboth
What miracle happened when the widow and her sons followed Elisha’s instructions?
Oil kept coming from her small jar until she filled all the vessels they borrowed.
After Naaman was healed, why did he want to travel back to talk to Elisha? What did he want to tell him?
That Naaman believed the God of Israel was the true God.
Who was the last king of Judah: Hoshea, Amaziah, or Zedekiah?
Zedekiah
How many prophets of Baal came to Elijah's contest and where was it held?
Four hundred fifty. Mount Carmel.
How did Ahab die?
In battle, a stray arrow struck and wounded him, so he died.
What two miracles did Elisha do to repay the Shunammite woman’s kindness?
Told her she would have a son. Later, he raised her son from the dead.
What protection did God provide to Elisha against the Syrian host which came to capture him at
The mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha.
What sin did King Solomon commit at the end of his reign and what was the consequence?
Idolatry - worshipped false gods. The kingdom of Israel was divided.
To whom and where did God send Elijah after the brook dried up?
A widow in Zarephath.
How did Jezebel die and what happened to her dead body?
At Jehu’s command, her servants threw her out a window. Dogs ate her.
What was Elisha doing when Elijah came and threw his cloak over him to show he was chosen to be a prophet?
Plowing a field, farming.
How did Naaman feel that Elisha had disrespected him when he arrived at Elisha's house?
Elisha sent a servant to give him instructions to wash seven times in the muddy Jordan River to be healed.
Of 19 kings over Israel and 20 kings over Judah, how many were good kings respectively?
Zero of Israel and six of Judah.
How did God answer Elijah’s prayer at the contest on Mount Carmel?
God sent fire from heaven, which consumed the burnt offering, wood, stones, and dust, and licked up the water in the trench.
Name the four signs God sent to Elijah on Mt. Sinai.
Great wind, earthquake, fire, a still small voice (a whisper).
How did God take Elijah from Elisha?
A whirlwind took him to heaven.
How did Elisha show mercy to the blinded Syrians after he led them to Samaria?
He prayed and had God open their eyes. Then he had the king give them a meal and send them home unharmed.