Kings and Consequences
Who was the king of Judah when Nebuchadnezzar attacked Jerusalem?
Zedekiah
What month and day did Nebuchadnezzar begin his attack on Jerusalem?
The tenth month on the tenth day
What empire destroyed Jerusalem?
The Babylonian Empire
Who felt like she had ‘fallen and couldn’t get up’?
Shayla
What quality did Jevonia show when she agreed to help?
Kindness and compassion
How old was Zedekiah when he became king?
21 years old
What did the Babylonian army build around the city?
Siege works or walls
What did the Babylonians do to the temple and palace?
They burned them down
What subjects was Shayla struggling with?
Math and biology
What does Malla’s willingness to help teach about friendship?
Double Jeopardy: Real friends take action when others struggle
How long did King Zedekiah reign in Jerusalem?
11 years
What happened as the siege continued into Zedekiah’s 11th year?
Double Jeopardy: Famine became severe; no food for the people
What symbolized that God’s protection had left Jerusalem?
The destruction of the temple and city walls
How did Jevonia and Malla respond to Shayla’s struggle?
They offered to help her study
What spiritual truth connects Jevonia’s story and 2 Kings 25?
Even when people fall, God helps them rebuild
What was the name of Zedekiah’s mother?
Hamutal, daughter of Jeremiah from Libnah
What did Zedekiah and his soldiers do when the wall was broken through?
They fled through the gate near the king’s garden
Who ordered the burning of the Lord’s temple?
Nebuzaradan, commander of the guard
How is Shayla’s situation like Jerusalem’s fall?
Double Jeopardy: Both show that help and restoration are possible
What scripture encourages helping others?
Galatians 6:2-Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.
What did Zedekiah do that displeased the Lord?
He did evil in the eyes of the Lord, as Jehoiakim did
What tragic event happened to Zedekiah after he was captured?
His sons were killed, and his eyes were put out
What does the fall of Jerusalem teach us?
Disobedience leads to destruction and loss
What lesson does Jevonia’s response teach about God?
God wants us to show compassion and help others rise
How can we avoid a ‘spiritual downfall’ like Jerusalem’s?
Stay faithful to God and help others