Topic 1
What caused God to take the Kingdom away from Solomon?
His idolatry
What is a messenger of God called?
Prophet
Which king of Assyria attacked king Hosea?
King Shalmaneser
Which King of Persia allowed Jerubbabel to return back to Israel and rebuild the temple?
King Cyrus
Who was the first king of the Northern kingdom?
Jeroboam
This prophet was a farmer and a shepherd and his name means "burden-bearer"
Amos
Who was the prophet to the northern kingdom who prophesied about a savior ruling from the line of David
Isaiah
Who rebuilt the walls of Jerusalem?
Nehemiah
What event happened between the prophet Ahijah and Jeroboam?
Ahijah tore his cloak into 12 pieces and gave 10 to Jeroboam signifying the number of tribes he will rule over
This prophet spoke to the northern kingdom and his name means "salvation"
Hosea
Who was the prophet to the southern kingdom that prophesied that the nation of Babylon will take the Israelites into exile for 70 years.
Jeremiah
What king of Persia allowed Nehemiah and Ezra to return and rebuild the walls and teach the Torah?
King Artaxerxes
Who was the first king of the southern kingdom?
Rehoboam
What warning did Amos give to the northern kingdom?
The Lord will send them into exile because of their idolatry and sin.
What promise did God make to Jeremiah?
That a Savior would reign from the line of David forever.
This prophet taught the returning Israelites the Torah.
Ezra
What advice did the elders give Rehoboam about the kingdom that he ignored?
Lower the taxes and labor demands of the people and they will be loyal to you.
What warning does Hosea give to the northern kingdom?
That the nation of Assyria will come and take them into exile
What King of Babylon attacked and conquered the southern kingdom?
King Nebuchadnezzar
How many days did it take to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem?
52 days