Kings & Kingdoms
Who was the first king of Israel?
Saul
What tribe was set apart to serve in the tabernacle?
Levi
Which animal was specifically forbidden to the Israelites because it chews the cud but does not have a split hoof?
Camel
Which midwife defied Pharaoh and saved Israelite babies?
Shiphrah or Puah
Which prophet was commanded to marry an unfaithful woman to symbolize Israel’s spiritual adultery?
Hosea
Which king of Israel was known for his military victories and expanded the kingdom to its largest size?
David
What object in the tabernacle was directly in front of the Most Holy Place?
The altar of incense
What practice was commanded as a sign of mourning and humility in Israelite culture?
Shaving the head
Which Moabite woman showed extraordinary loyalty to her mother-in-law, ensuring she became part of Israel’s lineage?
Ruth
Which prophet was told by God to buy a field as a sign that Jerusalem would one day be restored?
Jeremiah
Which king of Judah removed the high places and repaired the temple after discovering the Book of the Law?
Josiah
What two items did the high priest wear on his shoulders as part of the ephod, and what was engraved on them?
Two onyx stones engraved with the names of the twelve tribes of Israel
Which unusual requirement did God give for building the tabernacle to prevent death?
All materials had to be made of specific metals, woods, and fabrics according to His instructions
Which widow’s small amount of oil miraculously never ran out when she obeyed a prophet’s instructions?
Widow of Zarephath
Which prophet predicted that the Messiah would be called “Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace”?
Isaiah
Which king of Israel reigned only seven days and died in the royal palace he had set on fire?
Zimri
What was placed inside the high priest’s breastpiece to aid in decision-making?
The Urim and Thummim
Which city was supposed to be destroyed entirely, including all inhabitants and animals, as a “herem” or holy destruction?
Jericho
Which woman killed a Canaanite commander with a tent peg, turning the tide of battle for Israel?
Jael
Which prophet had a vision of a valley full of dry bones, symbolizing Israel’s future restoration?
Ezekiel
Which king of Judah was struck with leprosy for unlawfully burning incense in the temple?
Uzziah
How long, in cubits, was the tabernacle courtyard, and what was its height?
100 cubits long, 50 cubits wide, 5 cubits high
Which specific objects were forbidden to be worn together by Israelite men and women?
Garments of mixed fabrics (e.g., wool and linen)
Which prophet’s wife played a key role in a symbolic act representing Israel’s sins?
Gomer, wife of Hosea
Which prophet hid a linen belt in a rock crevice as a symbol of Israel’s pride and coming punishment?
Jeremiah