King Solomon
Temple of Jerusalem
Fall and Division of the Kingdom
Characteristics of A Prophet
Prophetic Writings
100
She was the mother of Solomon, and convinced David to name him his successor, even though he was not the oldest.
Who is Bathsheba?
100
This man originally wanted to build the Temple, but was told by God that it was not to be. He was told that his son would build it.
Who is King David?
100
This man became the king of Israel, and later Judah, when the kingdom split because the 10 tribes would not accept him as a ruler.
Who is Rehoboam?
100
In this characteristic(s), prophets _____ and _____ in order to help the people reflect on the times.
What are Energizes and Criticizes?
100
This prophet preached against corruption and oppression, and was dismissed as a fool and a traitor.
Who is Jeremiah?
200
Solomon was known for this particular trait, which he got when he asked God for it after God said he could have anything he wanted.
What is Wisdom?
200
The Holy Temple was designed to hold this sacred artifact, which contained the tablets that the original Ten Commandments were inscribed on.
What is the Ark of the Covenant?
200
This king headed the northern kingdom of Israel after it had split of from Judah in protest to the rule of Rehoboam.
Who is Jeroboam?
200
In this characteristic, the prophet acts this way to help the people answer the question "Where are we going?"
What is the Historical Conscience?
200
"They shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more." - _____
Who is Isaiah?
300
This person came to Solomon, representing her country to negotiate trade routes and exports. Though she tried to deceive him with riddles and questions, she couldn't.
Who is the Queen of Sheba?
300
After the division of Israel, this kingdom held on to the city of Jerusalem and the Temple
What is Judah?
300
This kingdom was ruled by kings that encouraged the worship of false gods.
What is Israel?
300
The prophet acts this way in order to draw attention and sympathy to their cause.
What is the Wounded Healer?
300
This prophet said that God works through the "still, small voice."
Who is Elijah?
400
Reasons included his imposition of heavy taxes, taking many foreign wives, and granted special privileges to the southern tribes.
What did Solomon have to do with the divide of Israel after his death?
400
This nation destroyed the Temple in 586 BCE when it attacked Jerusalem.
Who are the Babylonians?
400
This country was allowed by God to conquer Israel after they had stopped following God
What is Assyria?
400
In this characteristic, the prophet is outraged at what he or she feels is an unjust action.
What is Righteous Indignation?
400
This prophet is known as a prophet of hope while the Jews were in exile, but also famously eating paper while having a vision of God.
Who is Ezekiel?
500
This man succeeded Solomon as the king of only the Southern Kingdom of Judah, as the Northern Tribes split off from the kingdom.
Who is Rehoboam?
500
The Temple is located on a famous location known as this.
What is the Temple Mount?
500
These people conquered the Assyrians and released the Jews from their captivity.
Who are the Persians? (Also acceptable: Cyrus the Great)
500
The prophet goes through a divine experience, where he sees God, doubts his/her ability to act, and then becomes certain on what he/she has to do.
What is Transcendent Experience?
500
When this prophet was searching for the successor to Saul, the Lord told him "For the Lord seeth not as man seeth: for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the Lord looketh on the heart."
Who is Samuel?