King Solomon
Who was Solomon’s father?
David
What was the capital city under David and Solomon?
Jerusalem
What happened to the kingdom after Solomon died?
It split into two
What is a prophet?
Someone who speaks God’s message
What was Solomon’s famous judgment about?
Two women and a baby
What did Solomon ask God for instead of wealth or power?
Wisdom
Name the three kings of the United Monarchy.
Saul, David, Solomon
What were the two kingdoms called?
Israel (north) and Judah (south)
Which prophet challenged King Ahab?
Elijah
What did Solomon threaten to do to reveal the real mother?
Cut the baby in half
What famous structure did Solomon build in Jerusalem?
The First Temple
What tribe was David from?
Judah
Who became king of the northern kingdom?
Jeroboam
What did Elijah do on Mount Carmel?
Proved God’s power over Baal
What showed the true mother?
She gave up the baby to save it
What caused problems later in Solomon’s reign?
Idolatry / foreign wives influencing him
What symbolized God’s presence before the Temple?
Ark of the Covenant
Why did the kingdom split?
Heavy taxes / forced labor / bad leadership from Rehoboam
Who succeeded Elijah?
Elisha
What queen visited Solomon because of his wisdom?
Queen of Sheba
What book of wisdom literature is traditionally attributed to Solomon?
Proverbs (also Ecclesiastes or Song of Songs accepted)
Why was the kingdom strong under Solomon?
Wealth, trade, alliances, peace
Which kingdom lasted longer?
Judah
What was a common message of the prophets?
Return to God / stop injustice / avoid idolatry
What did she test him with?
Hard Questions / Riddles