1 Kings
Why did King Solomon have so many wives?
A. He was really bad at saying "no."
B. He wanted to start his own royal reality show.
C. He thought it would help him remember all the names in his kingdom.
D. Political alliances and peace treaties (but things got a bit out of hand).
D. Political alliances and peace treaties (but things got a bit out of hand). 1 Kings 11:1-4
Which king of Judah was known for his reforms and dedication to God, and found the Book of the Law in the temple? (2 Kings 22:8)
Josiah
Which king of Judah was famous for his reforms and for seeking the Lord with his whole heart?
Jehoshaphat (1 Chronicles 17:3-4)
What unusual way did the prophet Jahaziel suggest dealing with the approaching enemy armies?
A. Build a giant robot.
B. Dance until they surrendered.
C. Sing and praise until they fled.
D. Invite them for a royal feast.
C. Sing and praise until they fled (2 Chronicles 20:22)
What else did the Lord give Solomon when he asked for discernment in administering justice? (1 Kings 3:11-14)
A. His kingdom would be firmly established
B. The territory of Israel would be enlarged
C.Long life, wealth and death of his enemies
D. Riches, honour and a long life
D. Riches, honour and a long life
Why didn’t Naaman want to wash in the Jordan River to be healed of leprosy?
A. He forgot his swim trunks.
B. He was saving his bath for the weekend.
C. He thought his hometown rivers were cleaner.
D. He didn’t want to mess up his hair.
C. He thought his hometown rivers were cleaner. (2 Kings 5:10-12)
Why did David’s mighty men always have such interesting stories?
A. They were competing for the best warrior tales.
B. They had their own fan club.
C. They did incredible feats, like fighting lions and defeating hundreds of enemies.
D. They were always embellishing their adventures for fun.
C. They did incredible feats, like fighting lions and defeating hundreds of enemies.
Why was King Josiah’s discovery of the Book of the Law so dramatic?
A. It was hidden under the royal rug.
B. It contained the ultimate “to-do” list for kings.
C. It was like finding a treasure chest of divine instructions.
D. It came with a “cursed” warning.
C. It was like finding a treasure chest of divine instructions.
How many years did it take Solomon to build the Temple?
7 years
What did Elijah tell Ahaziah when he went to see him (2 Kgs 1:16)?
A. He would be healed in three days
B. He would be killed by his own servants
C. He would never leave his bed but certainly die
D. He would be paralyzed until his death
C. He would never leave his bed but certainly die.
Why did the Levites get so much attention in 1 Chronicles?
A. They were the original "Temple rock stars."
B. They were the only ones allowed to wear the coolest robes.
C. They were responsible for leading the worship and music in the Temple.
D. They started the first organized choir.
C. They were responsible for leading the worship and music in the Temple.
What was the result of King Asa's decision to rely on a foreign alliance?
A. He accidentally started a new trade route.
B. He became famous for his diplomacy.
C. He was rebuked by a prophet for not trusting God.
D. He had to host a peace summit.
C. He was rebuked by a prophet for not trusting God
How many prophets of Baal did Elijah challenge on Mount Carmel? (1 Kings 18:22)
450 Prophets
What was the name of the prophet who prophesied the death of the King of Israel in Samaria and was later executed? (2 Kings 22:8-18)
A. Micaiah
B. Azariah
C. Maacah
D. Micah
A. Micaiah
Which famous warrior was one of David’s mighty men and killed 800 men in one battle?
Abishai (1 Chronicles 11:20)
What did King Jehoshaphat and his people do when faced with a vast army?
A. They held a “battle preparation” seminar.
B. They started an epic dance party.
C. They sang praises and trusted God, who then gave them victory.
D. They hired a motivational speaker.
C. They sang praises and trusted God, who then gave them victory.
What was the name of the king who took over after Solomon’s death, leading to the division of Israel into two kingdoms? (1 Kings 12:16-19)
Rehoboam
What did King Hezekiah show the Babylonian envoys that led to a prophecy about the future exile of Judah? (2 Kings 20:12-18)
He showed them all his treasures and possessions
What was the name of David's chief military officer who had a significant role in organizing the army?
Joab
What was Josiah’s reaction when he found the Book of the Law?
A. “Wow, this is a great read!”
B. “I think I need a new strategy guide.”
C. “We’ve been doing it wrong all this time!”
D. “Who knew laws could be this interesting?”
C. “We’ve been doing it wrong all this time!” (2 Chronicles 34:19-21)