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LIBERTY HOME BIBLE INSTITUTE Pre-Exam Review Old Testament Lesson 16-20 II Kings 18-25, II Chr. 10-28, 29-36 I Kings 12:1 1. The son of Solomon, who was the first king of the Southern Kingdom (,Judah) and who was the cause of Israel s tragic civil war was: A. Jeroboam B. Rehoboam C. Joash I Kings 15:1 2. Who was Judah s second king who soundly defeated Jeroboam, king of the north, in battle? A. Jotham B. Ahaziah C. Abijah I Kings 15: 9 3. Judah s third king and the first king of Judah who was saved was: A. Ahaz B. Asa C. Athaliah I Kings. 15:24 4. Judah s fourth king, Jehoshaphat, was also saved and led his people in a revival but he compromised his testimony when: A. He married a pagan woman. B. He set up idols for the people to worship. C. He made political alliances with wicked king Ahab of the north. II Kings 8:16 5. Jehoshaphat s first-born son succeeded him as the king of Judah by murdering his six younger brothers to gain the throne. What was this fifth king s name? A. Jehoram B. Ahaz C. Uzziah II Kings 8:25 6. The son of Jehoram and Athaliah who reigned only one year and thus had the shortest reign of any other Judean king was: A. Uzziah B. Ahaziah C. Ahaz II Kings 11:1 7. was the only woman ruler of either Judah or Israel and she was the daughter of Jezebel and Ahab. A. Amaziah B. Bethalia C. Athaliah II Chronicles 24:1-25 8. The eighth king of Judah who reigned for 40 years and was a good king until the high priest.jehoiada died was: A. Ahaz B. Jehoram C. Joash II Kings 12:20 9. Joash was murdered by his own son, Amaziah. II Kings 14:1-5 10. Who succeeded Joash to the throne of Judah? A. Amaziah B. Uzziah C. Ahaz II Kings 14:18,19 11. Amaziah was also assassinated just as his father Joash had been.

II Kings 15:1, 13 12. The 10th king of Judah who succeeded Amaziah to the throne was his son who was smitten of God with leprosy for attempting to assume the role of priest as well as king. A. Manasseh B. Uzziah C. Ahaz II Kings 15:32 13. Jotham, Uzziah s son, who became Judah s 11th king, was wicked and had a bloody reign of only 5 years. II Kings 16:1 14. The successor king of Jotham who was the first king to hear about the prophecy of the virgin birth, was: A. Ahaz B. Amnon C. Jehoahaz II Kings 16:1-3 15. Ahaz was so wicked that he: A. Committed adultery openly in the temple. B. Slew the high priest. C. Sacrificed his children to false gods. II Kings 18:13 16. Who was the Judean king (the southern kingdom) when the northern kingdom was captured by the Assyrians? A. Amon B. Jehoahaz C. Hezekiah II Kings 21:1 17. The king who ruled longer than any other,judean king (55 years) was named: A. Manasseh B. Zedekiah C. Jehoahaz II Chronicles 33 11:19 18. Where was king Manasseh saved? A. In the temple of Jerusalem. B. in his own palace chambers. C. In prison. II Kings 21:19,20 19. Amon, Manasseh s son, was also converted during his father s reign. II Kings 21:23 20. Amon was also assassinated in office. II Kings 22 21. The best king to rule in Judah since David was: A. Zedekiah B. Josiah C. Hezekiah II Kings 23,24 22. Three of the last four kings of Judah (17-20) were sons of Josiah. Which king of Judah listed below is not one of Josiah s sons? A. Jehoahaz (Shallum) C. Jehoiachin B. Jehoiakim (Eliakim) D. Zedekiah (Mattaniah) II Kings 23:31 23. Which of Josiah s sons (also king of Judah) was carried into Egypt where he died? A. Jehoahaz (Shallum) B. Jeholakim (Eliakim) C. Zedekiah (Mattaniah) 2

II Kings 24:18 24. Who was Juclah s last king who was also blinded by King Nebuchadnezzar and taken captive to Babylon? A. Zimri B. Jehoiakim C. Zedekiah II Kings 24:18-25:7 25. What year (B.C.) was Zedekiah, Judah s last king, carried away captive to Babylon by King Nebuchadnezzar? A. 609 B.C. B. 586 B.C. C. 590 B.C. I Kings 12:25 26. Who was the first king of Israel (northern kingdom) who led the rebellion against Rehoboam, King of Judah? A. Jehoram B. Jeroboam C. Jehoahaz I Kings 15:25; 27. Who was Israel s second king following Jeroboam? A. Elah B. Jehu C. Nadab I Kings 15:33 28. The king of Israel who destroyed the dynasty of Jeroboam by God s prediction, was: A. Baasha B. Elah C. Omri I Kings 15:34 29. Baasha was a good king who brought revival to Israel. II Kings 16:8 30. The successor to the throne of Israel after Baasha was Baasha s son: A. Elah B. Jehu C. Omri I Kings 16:10 31. How did Elah, son of Baasha, and Israel s 4th king die? A. Assassination B. Suicide C. In battle I Kings 16:10 32. Who assassinated Elah, son of Baasha? A. Zimri B. Omri C. Jehu I Kings 16:12 33. After Zimri had killed Elah and had himself become king of Israel, he also destroyed all of Baasha s seed. A.True B. False I Kings 16:15 34. How long did Zimri rule as Israel s 5th king? A. 2 years. B. 5 weeks. C. 7 days. I Kings 16:23 35. Who succeeded Zimri to the throne of Israel? A. Jehu B. Ahab C. Omri I Kings 16:23-28 36. Which one of the statements below is not descriptive of Omri s reign? A. Began the 4th dynasty of Israel. B. Made Samaria the new Northern capitol. C. Attempted to kill Elijah. D. Became one of the most powerful of all the kings of Israel. 3

I Kings 16:29 37. Omri s son who became one of the most wicked of all kings of Israel was: A. Jehu B. Ahab C. Ahaziah I Kings 17:1 38. Which prophet preached during Ahab s and Jezebel s reign, predicting Ahab s death in battle? A. Elijah B. Elisha C. Hosea I Kings 22:40 39. Which of Ahab s sons below became the 8th king of Israel and immediate successor to Ahab? A. Ahaziah B. Jehoram C. Jorham II Kings 3:1 40. Who succeeded Ahaziah to the throne of the northern kingdom of Israel? A. Jehu B. Jehoram C. Jehoahaz II Kings 9:24 41. Who killed,jehoram to become the next king of Israel? A. Shallum B. Jehu C. Jehoahaz II Kings 9:29-12:21 42. Which statement below is not descriptive of the rule of Jehu as Israel s 10th king? A. He was the most powerful of all northern kings. B. He was anointed by a preacher boy sent by Elisha. C. He became notorious for his bloody reign. D. He was founder of the 5th and longest dynasty of the northern kingdom. 43. List in proper order the next five kings of Israel after Jehu. Number the names below from 11 through 15. Zechariah Jehoahaz Shallum Jehoash (Joash) Jeroboam II II Kings 13:1 44. How long did Jehoahaz, Jehu s son, reign over Israel? A. 10 years B. 13 years C. 17 years II Kings 13:14-19 45. Which king of Israel listed below was rebuked by Elisha while the old prophet lay on his deathbed? A. Shallum B. Jeroboam II C. Jehoash II Kings 14:16 46. The most powerful of all the northern kings who reigned during the time of Jonah, the prophet, was: A. Zechariah B. Jeroboam II C. Jehoash II Kings 14:29 47. Which king below was the last to rule from the dynasty of Jehu? A. Meriahem B. Shallum C. Zechariah II Kings 15:13 48. Zechariah ruled only six months. How long did his successor, Shallum, rule? A. One month. B. Three months. C. Six months. II Kings 15:14 49. Shallum was executed after only one month of rule by: A. Pekah B. Hosea C. Menahem 4

II Kings 15:16-22 50. Which statement below does not describe Menahem, 16th king of Israel? A. Most cruel of all northern kings. B. Founder of the seventh dynasty. C. Murdered by Pekah. II Kings 17:1 51. After Pekahiah was killed by Pekah, and after Pekah founded the 8th dynasty and ruled for 20 years (752 B.C.-732 B.C.) who was Israel s final king before the ten tribe confederation collapsed? A. Shishak B. Ahaziah II C. Hoshea II Kings 17:3 52. What foreign power captured the northern kingdom, thus ending the 208-year rule of the ten tribe confederation? A. Syria B. Babylon C. Assyria 53. During the Chaotic Kingdom Stage, many foreign kings played important roles in the history of either Judah or Israel. Match the foreign kings below to the role each played in the history of Judah or Israel. 1. Shishak (935-914 B.C.) 2. Hazael (841-798 B.C.) 3. Rezin (750-732 B.C.) 4. Mesha 5. Pharaoh-Nechoh (609-595 B.C.) 6. Ben-Hadad I (879 B.C.) 7. Ben-Hadad II (801 B.C.) 54. Identify each of the Assyrian kings who played an important role in the Chaotic Kingdom Stage. 1. Adad-Nirari III (810-782 B.C.) A. Tried to force Jerusulem s surrender under king Hezekiah but God 2. Tiglath-Pileser III (747 B.C.) slew 185,000 of his troops. 3. Shalmaneser V (726-722 B.C.) B. Conquered the northern kingdom under king Hoshea. 4. Sargon 11(722-705 B.C.) C. Plundered Samaria after the fall of the northern kingdom. 5. Sennacherib (705-681 B.C.) D. Thought to have been the repentant king of Nineveh when Jonah 6. Esarhaddon (681 B.C.) preached. 7. Ashurbanipal (668-626 B.C.) E. Responsible for the beginning of the Samaritan race. F. May have been the king who imprisoned Manasseh for a brief time. G. Was bribed by northern king Menahem to save Israel; also carried off the 2 1/2 tribes east of the Jordan River. Isaiah 39:1-8; II Kings 20:12-19 55. Which of the three Babylonian kings below sent messengers to Hezekiah after the Judean king s near-fatal sickness? A. Merodach-Baladan B. Nebuchadnezzar C. Evil-Merodach II Kings 24,25 56. Which Babylonian king occupies more Biblical space than any other non-jewish king? A. Shemaiah B. Evil-Merodach C. Nebuchadnezzar II Kings 25:27-30; Jeremiah 52:31-34 57. What kindness did Evil-Merodach, son of Nebuchadnezzar, do for Judah? A. Rebuilt the city of Jerusalem. B. Restored independence to Judah. C. Released king Jeholachin from a Babylonian prison. A. He was paid off by Judean king Jehoash to spare Jerusalem from being plundered. B. He killed king Josiah. C. He was defeated by northern king Jehoahaz. D. He formed an alliance with Pekah against Ahaz, The Judean ruler E. He led an army against Rehoboam. F. He paid tribute to Ahab and was later defeated in battle by Ahab s son, Jehoram. G. He was bribed by southern king Asa to help him in his struggle Against Baasha, the Northern ruler 5

58. Match the non-writing prophets listed below to the significant statement for each one. 1. Shemaiah A. A prophet of Israel who pronounced God s curse upon king Baasha. 2. Ahijah B. Predicted Judah s destruction during Jeremiah s ministry. 3. Jehu C. Forbade Rehoboam (King of Judah) to battle against Israel. 4. Elijah D. The successor of Elijah who prayed for and received a double portion of God s power. 5. Elisha E. A prophet from Shiloh who told Jeroboam of the coming rebellion after Solomon s death. 6. Micaiah F. A prophetess who attested to the genuiness of the law of Moses book found by Hilkiah, the 7. Zedekiah priest in the temple. 8. Huldah G. The most famous Old Testament prophet who was a bone in the throat of 9.Azariah Ahab king of Israel. 10. Urijah H. The prophet who predicted the death of Ahab in a battle with Syria. I. The prophet who supported king Asa in his reform efforts. J. A spineless prophet in the pay of Ahab and the mouthpiece for the 400 prophets whom Ahab consulted to learn the outcome of his proposed battle with Syria. 59. Which prophet listed below was not one of the prophets ministering before the fall of Samaria in 721 B.C.? A. Joel B. Jonah C. Micah D. Amos E. Hosea 60. Which of the four prophets ministering prior to the fall of Samaria in 721 B.C. preached about the Day of the Lord judgment and Armageddon? A. Joel B. Jonah C. Amos D. Hosea 61. Which of the four prophets which preached prior to the fall of Samaria in 721 B.C. was ordered by God to marry a harlot in order that he might understand God s feelings toward unfaithful Israel? A. Joel B. Jonah C. Amos D. Hosea Amos 1:1; 7:14,15 62. As one of the four prophets who preached before the fall of Samaria in 721 B.C., Amos preached to the northern kingdom a message: A. About the fall of Jerusalem. B. To repent or judgment would come. C. Of God s loving protection of Israel. Jonah 1:1 63. Jonah was a prophet to both the Northern Kingdom and (the city to which his major message was preached). A. To Nineveh B. To Sodom C. To Samaria 64. The prophets listed below ministered after the fall of Samaria in 721 B.C. until the fall of Jerusalem in 586 B.C. Which one is known as the weeping prophet? A. Habakkuk B. Isaiah C. Micah D. Jeremiah 65. The prophets listed below ministered after the fall of Samaria in 721 B.C. until the fall of Jerusalem in 586 B.C. Which one has been called the fifth Gospel writer? A. Nahum B. Micah C. Isaiah D. Zephaniah 66. Which prophet, writing after the fall of Samaria in 721 B.C., wrestled with the problem, Why does the Lord permit evil? A. Micah B. Nahum C. Zephaniah D. Habakkuk 67. Which of the prophets below who ministered before the fall of Jerusalem in 586 B.C. spoke of the future Day of the Lord s judgment? A. Micah B. Nahum C. Zephaniah D. Isaiah 6

Micah 5:2 68. The most significant prediction which Micah, the prophet, made before the fall of Jerusalem in 586 B.C., was: A. Christ s death. B. The final defeat of Satan. C. The birthplace of Christ. Nahum 1:1 69. What significant prophecy did Nahum make as a northern prophet who ministered before 586 B.C., the fall of Jerusalem? A. He preached the return of God s people to Palestine. B. He preached the destruction of Assyria and Nineveh. C. He preached the temple reconstruction. 70. Match below the statement which describes each of the five significant women who lived during the Chaotic Kingdom Stage. 1. Jezebel A. The daughter of Hosea and Gomer whose name meant no more mercy referring to 2. Athaliah God s attitude toward sinning Israel. 3. Jehosheba B. King Ahab s wife who worshipped Baal, murdered God s priests, hounded Elijah, 4. Gomer and was eaten by wild dogs. 5. Lo-Ruhamah C. The unfaithful wife of the prophet Hosea. D. The wicked Judean Queen, daughter of Ahab and Jezebel who murdered her way to the throne. E. The brave wife of the high priest Jehoiada who helped save the future king of Judea from murder by Athaliah. Important Action of the Chaotic Kingdom Stage 71. What time span did the separated kingdom of the Chaotic Kingdom Stage cover? ANSWER: From to 72. What event in 721 B.C. brought the period of the dual northern and southern kingdoms to an end? A. The reunion of the two confederations. B. The defeat and capture of both kingdoms. C. The fall of the Northern Kingdom. 73. In Dr. Willmington s text, into how many separate periods does he divide the 209 years of the separated kingdoms? A. 3 eras of approximately 70 years. B. 4 eras of approximately 52 years. C. 5 eras of approximately 41 years. I Kings 12-22; II Chronicles 10-18 74. The first of these three time periods of 70 years began with the two kings, Rehoboam and Jeroboam, and ended with the alliance of the southern king and the northern king who were: A. Joash and Ahab. B. Jehoshaphat and Ahab. C. Jehoshaphat and Joash. I Kings 12:1; II Chronicles 10:1 75. Before the kingdom of Israel divided, Rehoboam, the successor to King Solomon, went to what city to be crowned king over all Israel? A. Bethel B. Jerusalem C. Shechem 7

I Kings 12:3-4; Il Chronicles 10:2-4 76. After Rehoboam s coronation as king of all Israel, what ultimatum was issued to King Rehoboam from delegation of Israelites? A. The people wanted both Jeroboam and Rehoboam to rule together. B. The people demanded a better life than they had known under Solomon. C. The people wanted a new religion to be instituted. I Kings 12:14 77. What finally caused the split in the nation of Israel and the secession of ten tribes (the northern kingdom)? A. Jeroboam deceived the ten tribes into following him. B. Rehoboam decided to make life more difficult for the people instead of better. C. Rehoboam was murdered by Jeroboam. I Kings 12:16-18 78. What incident convinced Rehoboam that the ten tribes would not follow his leadership and that his life was in dangerl A. His tax collector was killed. B. An attempt was made to assassinate Rehoboam. C. The palace at Shechem was burned. I Kings 12:18-19 79. Where did Rehoboam decide to flee when he finally realized the secession was real? A. Bethel B. Jericho C. Jerusalem I Kings 12:21-24 80. When Shemaiah, the prophet, warned Rehoboam not to enter into war with the ten tribes of the North, Rehoboam wisely heeded God s command. Leviticus 23; Exodus 23:17 81. What serious threat faced Jeroboam, the new leader of the ten tribe confederation, at the beginning of his rule? A. Rehoboam allied with Egypt. B. The center of worship was still in Jerusalem, capitol of the South. C. All prophets lived in the South. I Kings 11:36 82. What did Jeroboam do to resolve the problem of worship at Jerusalem? A. He arranged for the priests of Jerusalem to come at worship times to Bethel in the North. B. He changed the religious worship center. C. He built a tabernacle and made himself high priest. 83. Which of the statements below was not part of Jeroboam s four-fold plan to prevent the people of the northern kingdom from going to Jerusalem for their worship? A. He changed the religious symbols of Israel. B. He changed the worship center to Bethel and Dan. C. He called in all the sons of Levi and made priests of them. D. He changed the religious calendar from October to November. I Kings 12:33 84. Jeroboam even dared to take upon himself the office of a priest in addition to being king of the northern kingdom. I Kings 13:2 85. What prophecy was made against Jeroboam for his idolatrous act of acting as priest? A. Jeroboam would die prematurely. B. A drought would be sent to the northern kingdom. C. That Jeroboam s false religion would be destroyed. 8

I Kings 13:3-6 86. What immediate punishment did Jeroboam suffer for this sin of acting as priest? A. He lost his voice, B. His arm became supernaturally paralyzed. C. He was supernaturally blinded 87. The prophecy about the destruction of Jeroboam s false religion was fulfilled exactly: A. 100 years later. B. 200 years later. C. 300 years later. I Kings 14:10-14 88. What judgment was pronounced by the prophet Ahijah on Jeroboam for his extreme wickedness: A. Jeroboam s seed would be terribly destroyed. B. The throne would be taken away from Jeroboam by a foreign king. C. Jeroboam s wife would die. I Kings 15:27-30 89. How did this prophetic judgment pronounced on Jeroboam by the prophet Ahijah come to pass? A. All of Jeroboam s family died of a terrible plague. B. Jeroboam s son and all his relatives were murdered. C. Jeroboam s family and relatives killed each other in a feud. I Kings 14:15,16 90. What other significant prophecy regarding the future of the northern kingdom (Israel) did God issue about this time? A. The chaotic history of the northern kingdom kings. B. The captivity of Israel by Assyria. C. The destruction of Samaria. II Chronicles 11:16-17 91. During these first few chaotic years of wicked Jeroboam s rule in the north, what was the state of affairs is Judah under Rehoboam s reign? A. The godly influence of the Levitical priests and other godly men kept Judah stable. B. Rehoboam was building idols of false gods. C. Rehoboam had been overthrown and his son ruled. II Chronicles 11:18-23; 12:1,14 92. Of what sinful action was Rehoboam guilty which led to his failure? A. Polygamy and idolatry. B. Foreign alliances. C. Homosexuality and incest. II Chronicles 11:21 93. Which one of Rehoboam s wives apparently exercised an evil influence upon him leading to idol-worshipping? A. Mahaloth B. Maachah C. Abihail 94. As Rehoboam s power grew, so also did his evil increase. II Chronicles 12:5-9 95. Because of Rehoboam s wickedness what judgment did God bring on Judah? A. A famine struck Judah. B. A plague spread in Judah. C. A foreign power invaded Jerusalem. 9

II Chronicles 12:5 96. What prophet led Rehoboam s and the frightened people of Jerusalem in a revival during this crisis? A. Micaiah B. Shemaiah C. Ahijah II Chronicles 12:5 97. Because of the revival, God spared Jerusalem; however, what consequence did Jerusalem have to suffer? A. A new king from Egypt was put on the throne of Judah. B. Jerusalem had to pay tribute to Shishak. C. Thousands were taken captive back to Egypt. II Chronicles 12:8b 98. The reason God caused the people of Judah to serve Shishak was to teach them that it is far better to serve God than a foreign king. I Kings 14:31 99. Who succeeded Rehoboam to the throne of Judah after Rehoboam had reigned 17 years? A. Nadab B. Haram C. Abijam II Chronicles 13:1-17 100. Very soon after Abijam became king of Judah, in what situation did he become involved? A. A war with a foreign power. B. A rebellion by the people. C. A battle with the Northern Kingdom. II Chronicles 13:1-17 101. What was the outcome of this battle? A. Abijam s soldiers were outflanked and massacred. B. Jeroboam s troops,though outnumbered, held back Abijam s troops with few casualties. C. God gave Abijam the victory though he was greatly outnumbered in troops. II Chronicles 13:17 102. How many troops of Jeroboam s army died in the victory by the southern kingdom and Abijam? A. 100,000 B. 300,000 C. 500,000 I Kings 15:3-4 103. Despite the heaven sent victory, Abijam degenerated into a wicked king. I Kings 15:8 104. How long did Abijam rule as the 2nd king of Judah? A. 1 year B. 2 years C. 3 years II Chronicles 13:20 105. After the wicked Jeroboam of Israel had ruled 22 years, how did he die? A. Old age B. Plague C. Assassination 106. How many times does the Bible record that Jeroboam made Israel to sin? A. 21 times B. 27 times C. 13 times 107. Beginning with King Asa, how many Judean kings were saved men? A. 5 B.12 C. 8 II Chronicles 14:2-7 108. In good king Asa s first fifteen years of rule, there was peace and the land was at rest. 10

II Chronicles 14:2-7 109. Two of the three statements below describe king Asa s first ten years of peaceful reign. Which one is not descriptive of this period in Asa s reign? A. Asa led his people in revival, B. Asa remodeled the temple. C. As a fortified the cities of Judah. I Kings 15:27 110. During Asa s peaceful ten year rule in Judah, what happened in Israel? A. Nadab moved the capitol city to Samaria. B. Nadab was assassinated. C. Nadab was involved in war with Egypt. 111. How many of the northern kings were assassinated during the time of the separated kingdoms? A.4 B.7 C.6 I Kings 14:14; 15:29 112. When Baasha assassinated Nadab and killed all his relatives he unknowingly fulfilled the prophecy given to Jeroboam s wife by what prophet? A. Ahijah B. Shemaiah C. Azariah II Chronicles 14:9 113. What ended Asa s ten year peace period in Judah? A. Israel attacked Jerusalem. B. Assyria attacked a city of Judah. C. Ethiopia attacked Judah. II Chronicles 14:11-12 114. What was the outcome of the massive invasion of Judah by this million-man Ethiopian army led by Zerah? A. God gave the victory to Judah in battle. B. Judah was defeated and many people were taken captive. C. A plague struck the Ethiopian army. II Chronicles 15:12-15 115. What message did the prophet Azariah give Asa after his Ethiopian victory which encouraged king Asa to continue his reforms. A. Judah would never be defeated during Asa s rule. B. God would bless anything Asa attempted, unconditionally. C. Judah could expect more victories if they obeyed God. II Chronicles 16:1-6 116. When king Baasha of the north declared war on king Asa and instituted a trade blockade to Judah, Asa called on God and Baasha was foiled in his plan. II Chronicles 16:8-9 117. Which prophet rebuked king Asa of Judah for his attempted alliance with Syria? A. Azariah B. Micaiah C. Hanani II Chronicles 16:10 118. Upon hearing the prophet Hanani s rebuke, king Asa humbly repented before Nathan like king David had done years before. 11

II Chronicles 16:10-17:1 119. How did the long 41 year reign of king Asa finally end? A. In humble repentence for his rebellion. B. In bitter defeat by the sword of a Syrian king. C. Unrepentant and physically diseased. I Kings 16 120. How many times did the throne in Israel (Northern Kingdom) change hands during the last years of King Asa s rule in the south? A.4 B.6 C.2 121. Arrange the four kings of Israel who ruled during the last years of king Asa s reign in Judah, in the correct order in which they each reigned: Elah, Omri, Baasha, Zimri A. B. C. D. I Kings 16:23-31 122. Which of these four northern kings moved the northern capitol from Tirzah to Samaria? A. Baasha B. Elah C. Zimri D. Omri I Kings 16:15-20 123. Which of these four northern kings ruled for only seven days before committing suicide? A. Baasha B. Elah C. Zimri D. Omri I Kings 16:1-7 124. Which of these four northern kings ruled the longest? A. Baasha B. EIah C. Zimri D. Omri I Kings 16:29 125. Who was the successor to the throne of Israel after Omri s 12 year rule? A. Jehoshaphat B. Ahab C. Jehoash I Kings 16:30-33 126. What was one of the first wicked acts by king Ahab, successor to his father, Omri? A. He attacked Jerusalem. B. He built a temple to Baal. C. He ordained himself high priest, II Chronicles 17:1-6 127. What king began his reign over Judea about the same time as Ahab began his rule over Israel? A. Jehoshaphat B. Ahaziah C. Joram II Chronicles 17:7-10 128. Which of the statements below is not descriptive of the first few years of Jehoshaphat s reign? A. He began a nationwide religious education program. B. He stationed over 1/2 million troops in Jerusalem. C. He defeated Israel in a war. I Kings 17:1 129. What mighty prophet appeared on the scene at the time of Jehoshaphat s and Ahab s rule? A. Elijah B. Isaiah C. Jeremiah I Kings 17:1 130. What announcement did Elijah make to Ahab as a punishment for Ahab s sin? A. Ahab s family would be wiped out. B. A terrible drought would come. C. An awful plague would strike Samaria. 12

I Kings 17:2-24 131. Below are listed three major events in the life of the great prophet Elijah. Number these events in the order in which they happened; A. Elijah raised the widow s boy from the dead. B. Elijah was fed by the widow. He performs the miracle of the meal and oil which fail not. C. Elijah is supernaturally fed at the Brook Cherith by ravens. 132. Counting the resurrection miracle performed by Elijah when he raised the widow s son from death (I Kings 17:22) how many resurrections are recorded in the Bible? A.6 B.8 C.12 II Kings 4:35; 13:21; Matthew 9:25; Luke 7:14; John 11:43-44; Acts 9:40-41; 20:12 133. List below the seven other resurrections other than the resurrection of the widow s son by Elijah. 1.. 2.. 3.. 4.. 5.. 6.. 7.. I Kings 18:7 134. When Elijah received God s promise that He would soon send rain to end the 3 1/2 year drought, who meets Elijah on the way to Ahab s palace? A. Beh-hadad B. Micaiah C. Obadiah I Kings 18:12-14 135. What good works had Obadiah performed which he bosted to Elijah about? ANSWER: IKings 18:17 136. When Ahab and Elijah met together, what accusation did Ahab make against Elijah? A. He blamed Elijah for all Israel s trouble. B. He accused Elijah of bringing a plague on Israel. C. He accused Elijah of plotting his assassination. I Kings 18:19-24 137. What challenged did Elijah present to Ahab in answer to Ahab s stupid accusation that Elijah was to blame for all Israel s troubles? A. Elijah challenged Ahab to serve God. B. Elijah challenged Ahab to a contest on Mt. Carmel. C. Elijah challenged Ahab to battle. I Kings 18:27 138. What did Elijah do while the 450 prophets of Baal called upon their god to consume the sacrifice on the altar? A. He mocked them. B. He prayed. C. He built an altar. I Kings 18:30-37 139. List below the four things Elijah did when it was his turn to call upon God to consume the sacrifice on the altar. 1. 2. 3. 4. 13

I Kings 18:38 140. Number the items below in the order in which God consumed them with fire after Elijah had prayed. A. The dust C. The water. E. The wood. B. The burnt sacrifice. D. The stones. I Kings 18:40 141. What did Elijah first do after God had consumed the sacrifice, the wood, the stones, the dust, and even the water according to Elijah s prayer? A. He fled into the wilderness. B. He executed all the prophets of Baal. C. He prophesied of Ahab s death. 142. As a result of this great miracle of the sacrifice consumed by the fire of God, Israel had a full-fledged, lasting revival for the remainder of Ahab s time-on the throne. I Kings 19:2 143. When Elijah heard that Jezebel had vowed to kill him in four hours, what did Elijah do? A. He ran for his life. B. He prayed for God to stop her. C. He organized the people to fight. I Kings 19:4 144. What prayer did Elijah pray while he lay exhausted under a juniper tree? A. He prayed for Jezebel s death. B. He prayed to die. C. He prayed for Israel s salvation, Malachi 4:5-6; Revelation 11:3-12 145. According to the scriptures, Elijah will one day have his prayer to die answered. I Kings 19:9 146. After Elijah had traveled from Jezreel to Beersheba, a total of about 150 miles, God spoke to Elijah through a donkey. I Kings 19:15-21 147. What four tasks did God give Elijah when He spoke to him in a still, small voice? 1.. 2.. 3.. 4.. I Kings 20:1-11 148. About the same time that Elijah designated Elisha as his successor, what nation declared war on Israel? A. Assyria B. Egypt C. Syria I Kings 20:13-19 149. When Ahab could not bribe king Ben-hadad to forget the war, Ahab was warned by a nameless prophet that he would lose the war against Syria. I Kings 20:22-27 150. How many battles did Israel,led by Ahab,have to fight against Syria to finally defeat Ben-hadad? A.2 B.3 C.5 14

151. Ben-hadad thought that God was a God only of the hill country. I Kings 20:31-34 152. Although God had given Ahab a miraculous victory over Syria, what disobedience was Ahab guilty of after the war had ended? A. Ahab took the idols of Syria as booty. B. Ahab denied God s power in the victory. C. Ahab spared the life of Ben-hadad. I Kings 20:32-43 153. What consequence did Ahab pay for sparing Ben-hadad s life in disobedience to God s command? A. Jezebel would die. B. Ahab s seed would suffer war and trouble in their lives. C. Ahab s life would be required in the place of Ben-hadad s life. I Kings 21:1 154. From whom did Ahab attempt to buy a choice vineyard? A. Ahaziah B. Nasman C. Naboth I Kings 21:4-14 155. What plot did Jezebel devise to get Naboth s vineyard for Ahab? A. She hired an assasin. B. She paid two witnesses to lie about Naboth. C. She had a law passed giving the king all rights to land. I Kings 21 156. Jezebel was foiled in her plot to kill Naboth by the prophet Elijah. I Kings 21:11-24 157. What three part judgment was pronounced on Ahab by the prophet Elijah for the murder of Naboth? 1. 2. 3. I Kings 21:27-29 158. When Ahab heard these terrible judgments pronounced on him by God, he repented and was spared from seeing his sons killed. Second Time Period of Chaotic Kingdom Stage I Kings 22; II Kings 13; II Chronicles 19:25 159. What event opened the second time period of the Chaotic Kingdom Stage of Israel s history? A. Ahab s death. B. War between the Northern Kingdom and the Southern Kingdom. C. An alliance between the Northern and Southern Kingdoms. 160. How many times did king Jehoshaphat compromise his testimony with alliances while he was king of Judah? A.3 B.2 C.4 I Kings 22:1 161. Why did Ahab request Jehoshaphat to join in an alliance with him? A. Assyria was gathering troops to attack Israel. B. Ben-hadad had just broken his covenant with Ahab. C. Egypt was threatening to attack Israel. 15

I Kings 22:5-6; II Chronicles 18:5-6 162. With whom does Ahab confer for spiritual guidance regarding the prospects of victory in war against Ben-hadad? A. Elijah. B. Joram. C. 400 puppet prophets. I Kings 22:1-6; II Chronicles 8:4 163. Whose idea was it to confer with the word of the Lord? A. Ahab B. Jehoshaphat C. Elijah I Kings 22:8 164. When the 400 prophets give their assurance that there will be victory in the war against Ben-hadad, Jehoshaphat was convinced and confidently entered the alliance with Ahab. I Kings 22:8 165. Which prophet remained and was called upon next? A. Elijah B. Zedekiah C. Micaiah 166. Where was Micaiah when Ahab finally sent for him to give his prophecy concerning the war with Benhadad? A. Jerusalem. B. In prison. C. In the king s palace. I Kings 22:17 167. What prophecy does Micaiah make when he stands before Jehoshaphat and Ahab? A. That Israel would be scattered as sheep without a shepherd. B. That Israel would reign over all her enemies. C. That negotiation should be worked. I Kings 22:2-23 168. Miciah also stated before Ahab and Jehoshaphat that God allowed a lying spirit to deceive Ahab s prophets. I Kings 22:29 169. As a consequence of Micaiah s prophecy, Jehoshaphat refused to go war with Ahab against king Benhadad. I Kings 22:29-30 170. What foolish agreement did king Jehoshaphat (SK) make with Ahab (NK) as they entered into battle against Syria? A. To make Ahab king over all Israel and Judah if they won. B. To allow Ahab to disguise himself in battle while Jehoshaphat wore Ahab s robes. C. To allow Ahab to remain in the palace while Jehoshaphat disguised as Ahab. I Kings 22:34-37 171. Although Ahab was disguised, he was still killed by a stray arrow from the enemy. I Kings 22:31-33 172. What happened to king Jehoshaphat in the battle? A. He led Israel to victory over Syria B. He was wounded. C. He was unharmed. I Kings 22:38-39 173. What prophecy was fulfilled in the after math of the battle and Ahab s death? A. The dogs licked Ahab s blood. B. Jezebel was eaten by dogs. C. Ahab s son was killed. 16

I Kings 22:52-53 174. Which son of Ahab was the immediate successor to the throne of Israel? A. Ahaziah B. Jehoram C. Gehazi II Chronicles 19:1-3 175. When Jehoshaphat had returned to Jerusalem, which prophet rebuked him for his foolishness and compromise with Ahab? A. Amariah B. Jehu C. Elisha II Chronicles 20:1-5 176. Very soon after Jehoshaphat had settled back in Judah, what crisis caused Jehoshaphat to call for a national time of fasting and praying? A. A plague of terrible disease. B. A revolt among the people. C. A threat of war. II Chornlcles 20:15,17 177. What prophecy did the Levite named Jahaziel make during the time of praying, declared and led by king Jehoshaphat? A. God would fight the battle for Judah. B. The enemy would decide to leave without a battle. C. Judah would be defeated but God would be glorified. II Chronicles 20:22-25 178. Just as the Levite,.Jahaziel, had predicted, God won the battle for Judah. How? A. God sent neighboring allies to destroy the Moabites. B. God caused an earthquake which swallowed up the enemy. C. God caused the enemy to kill one another. II Chronicles 20:21 179. How did Judah go into battle against the Moabites and Ammonites? A. Led by a singing choir. B. With Jehoshaphat lifted up on a pedestal. C. Led by the high priests and the ark of the covenant. II Chronicles 20:26-30 180. What followed the battle victory by God just four days later? A. A praise service to God. B. A day of fasting. C. The day of the passover feast. II Kings 1:1-3 181. During the time of Judah s victory and subsequent praise service, what was happening in Israel? A. Elijah had been translated and Elisha took up his mantle. B. King Ahaziah suffered from a severe fall. C. King Ahaziah died of a severe sword wound. II Kings 1:3-6 182. What prophet told king Ahaziah he would indeed die because of his idolatry? A. Micaiah B. Elisha C. Elijah II Kings 2:2,4,5 183. When king Ahaziah died just as Elijah had predicted he would, who succeeded Ahaziah to the throne? A. Jehoram B. Naaman C. Jehu 17

II Kings 2:2,4,5 184. Just after Ahaziah s death, Elijah the prophet ends his ministry and is succeeded by what prophet? A. Isaiah B. Jeremiah C. Elisha II Kings 2:9-10 185. When Elijah asked Elisha what special request he would have granted to him before Elijah s heavenly departure, what request did Elisha make? A. A long life of service to God. B. A double portion of Elijah s spirit. C. To sit by Elijah s side in heaven. II Kings 2:9-10 186. How would Elisha know if his request of a double portion of Elijah s spirit had been granted by God? A. Elisha would be able to divide the Jordan River waters as Elijah had. B. If Elisha were present at Elijah s translation, C. If Elisha heard God s voice at Elijah s translation. II Kings 2:11 187. How was Elijah translated? A. In a whirlwind. B. In a cloud. C. In a great glow of light. II Kings 2:14 188. What proof did Elisha demonstrate to indicate he had indeed received Elijah s power from God? A. He parted the waters of Jordan. B. He healed a lame man. C. He called fire out of heaven. II Kings 2:16-18 189. The translation of Elijah was observed by a group of Jericho men who were sons of prophets. II Kings 2:19-6:7 190. Match below each of the seven miracles of Elisha with where he performed it. A. The miracle of olive oil in vessels. B. The swimming axehead. C. The resurrection of a small boy. D. Purification of the city well water with salt. E. Purification of soup by throwing meal into it. F. The miracle of the two bears who punish Elisha s enemies. G. Feeding 100 men with a sack of corn and twenty loaves of barley bread. II Kings 3:1-8 191. With whom did king Jehoshaphat (SK) make his fourth and final alliance? A. With Egypt. B. With Syria. C. With Israel (NK). II Kings 3:9-23 192. The results of the alliance between Jehoshaphat and Jehoram was: A. The total defeat of both Judea and Israel. B. The death of Jehoram. C. A miraculous victory over the Moabites. 1. At the river Jordon. 2. At Jericho. 3. On route to Bethel. 4. In Shunem. 5. Near Baal-Shalisha 6. In Gilgal. 7. At Samaria. 18

II Kings 3:22-27 193. When the Moabite king realized that defeat was imminent what final act of desperation did he try to win battle? ANSWER: I Kings 22:42 194. How long did Jehoshaphat reign as king of the southern kingdom (Judea)? A. 25 years B. 20 years C. 8 years 195. Which statement best describes the rule of each of the Jehoram kings of the Tiorthem and southern kingdoms? A. Both Jehorams were good kings. B. Both Jehorams were evil kings. C. King Jehoram of the southern kingdom was good, but king,jehoram of the northern kingdom was evil. II Chronicles 21:2-4 196. How did Joram (SK) consolidate his power as he took the reign over after the death of Jehoshaphat, his father? A. He gained the support of the priests. B. He made an alliance with Israel. C. He murdered the other inheritors to the throne of Judea. II Kings 8:20-24 197. As an evil king Joram (SK) experienced a relatively problem-free rule for his 32 year reign. II Chronicles 21:12-15 198. Joram (SK) had judgment pronounced on him for his wicked reign and the murder of his brothers by the prophet: A. Elisha B. Isaiah C. Elijah II Kings 8:24 199. As a fulfillment to this pronounced judgment, the Philistines and Arabians footed Jerusalem, carrying away all Joram s Sons and wives. II Chronicles 21:12-20 200. Joram died, according to Elijah s prediction, by: A. Being murdered by his own son. B. Execution at the hands of a foreign king. C. An intestinal disease. II Kings 8:24 201. Joram (SK) was succeeded by one of his military generals since he had lost his Sons in the Philistine and Arabian captivity, II Kings 6:8-10 202. What aid did the prophet Elisha give to King Jehoram (NK)? ANSWER: II Kings 6:13-15 203. As a consequence of warning king Jehoram, Elisha was taken captive by Syrian troops when the Syrian king was informed that Elisha was revealing his ambush plans. II Kings 6:19-23 204. When Elisha delivered the blind Syrian troops to king Jehoram (NK), the king slew the helpless troops in cold blood. 19

II Kings 5:2-6 205. What special request did the Syrian king make of Jehoram which caused King Jehoram to be angry and fearful? A. He requested military aid B. He requested the death of Elisha. C. He requested healing. II Kings 5:9-14 206. When Naaman was finally sent to Elisha for healing, what instruction did Elisha give to him for Healing? A. To pray to God. B. To go to the temple for cleansing. C. To dip himself in the Jordan River. II Kings 5:9-14 207. Naaman refused to dip himself in the Jordan River so Elisha healed him by washing his sores. II Kings 5:15-26 208. When Elisha refused to take payment for the healing, Gehazi, Elisha s servant attempted to embezzle the money from Naaman. II Kings 7:3-7 209. Years later when Syria besieged Samaria causing a great famine in the city, how was the city saved? A. Naaman led an army to save Samaria. B. God used four lepers to save Samaria. C. The Syrian army was stricken miraculously with leprosy. II Kings 8:11-15 210. During a visit to Damascus by Elisha, what Syrian official was predicted by Elisha to become the next Syrian king. A. Hazael B. Ben-Hur C. Hezekiah II Kings 9:1-10 211. When Elisha returned to Israel from Damascus, who did he have anointed as Israel s next king? A. Joash B. Zechanah C. Jehu II Kings 9:1-10 212. God ordered Jehu to execute the dynasty of Ahab and Jezebel when he became king. II Kings 9:30-36 213. How did Jehu murder Jezebel? A. He had her thrown from an upstairs window. B. He had her beheaded. C. He had her stabbed by a sword. II Kings 9:30-36 214. Elijah s prophecy to Ahab (I Kings 21:23) about Jezebel was literally fulfilled through Jehu at her death. II Kings 10:6-8 215. What unusual demand did Jehu make to the city officials of Samaria? ANSWER: 20

II Kings 10:20-28 216. What did Jehu do with all the priests of Baal? A. He exiled them to surrounding countries. B. He imprisoned them for the remainder of their lives. C. He had them all slaughtered in a group. II Kings 10:30 217. Because of Jehu s obedience to God concerning the destruction of Ahab s dynasty, God promised Jehu a continuation of his own dynasty up through the 6th generation. II Kings 9:15-29 218. Jehu also murdered the king of Judea, king Ahaziah, when he murdered Jehoram. II Kings 11:2-3 219. Ahaziah s mother, Athaliah, murdered all of Ahaziah s Sons in order to gain the vacant throne of Judea. II Kings 11:4 220. How long did Jehosheba and Jehoiada hide Joash before he was brought from hiding and declared king of Judea? (SK) A. 25 yrs. B. 3 yrs. C. 6 yrs. II Chronicles 24:1 221. How long did Joash reign in Jerusalem over Judea? A. 25 yrs. B. 33 yrs. C. 40 yrs. II Chronicles 23:16-23 222. Joash cooperated with Jehoiada, the high priest, in ushering in a time of revival. II Kings 10:32-34 223. During the good and peaceful rule of Joash in the southern Kingdom, what were the prevailing conditions in the northern kingdom under king Jehu? A. God s judgment was falling on Israel. B. Peace prevailed. C. A great plague of disease had struck all Israel. II Kings 13:1-2 224. Who became king of Israel after Jehu s death? A. Rehoboam II B. Jehoiada C. Jehoahaz II Chronicles 24:2 225. Joash was a good king until the end of his rule over Judah. What event changed Joash s rule from good to evil? A. The death of Joash s son. B. The death of Jehoiada, the high priest. C. The death of his wife. II Chronicles 24:17-19 226. After Jehoiada s death Joash began even to worship idols. 21

II Kings 12:17-18 227. Instead of turning to God for help, what did Joash do when the Syrian king Hazael began to move towards Jerusalem to conquer it? A. He surrendered. B. He gave certain land to Hazael. C. He sent bribes of gold and treasures. II Chronicles 24:21, 22 228. To further indicate how corrupt Joash had become after Jehoiada s death,joash actually had a high priest stoned for denouncing Judah s idolatry. 229. What writing prophet may have had his ministry during this period of king Joash s rule? A. Habakkuk B. Joel C. Ezra II Chronicles 24:23-27 230. As judgment on Judah and king Joash, God: A. Allowed Jerusalem to be captured and looted, B. Sent a plague of disease into Jerusalem. C. Caused internal revolution among the people of Judah. II Chronicles 24:25 231. Joash died from infection resulting from his wound in the capture of Jerusalem. II Kings 10:35; 13:1 232. About the same time that Joash s son, Amaziah, was assuming the throne of Judah, who began to reign in lrsrael? A. Uzziah B. Jeroboam II C. Jehoahaz II Kings 13:2 233. Jehoahaz was basically an evil king over Israel. II Kings 13:4 234. Jehoahaz did repent of his evil for a short period during his rule. II Kings 13:10 235. After 17 years of rule, Jehoahaz was succeeded by: A. Amaziah B. Uzziah C. Jehoash 236. What event began the third time period of the Chaotic Kingdom Stage? ANSWER: II Kings 13:9-11 237. When Jehoash began his rule over the northern kingdom he followed in the evil steps of his father, Jehoahaz. II Kings 13:14-19 238. When Elisha lay dying, what prediction did he make for Jehoash? A. That Israel (NK) would be at peace during Jehoash s rule. B. That Jehoash would win a victory of Syria. C. That Jehoash would be murdered. II Chronicles 25:1-5 239. As king of the southern kingdom Amaziah was a good king who had a bloodless reign during all of his 29 years. 22

II Chronicles 25:5,14 240. What country threatened war against Judah during the rule of king Amaziah? A. Assyria B. Egypt C. Edom II Chronicles 25:11 241. Amaziah went into battle against Edom with only his own troops and soundly defeated Edom. II Chronicles 25:16 242. Because Amaziah worshipped these Edomite idols, God sent a prophet to announce Amaziah s doom. II Chronicles 25:17 243. Why did Amaziah declare war against Israel? A. He wanted to reunite the divided kingdom. B. Israel had made an alliance with Edom. C. Israelite soldiers raided several cities of Judah. II Chronicles 25:21-24 244. In the battle between the northern and southern kingdoms Amaziah was soundly defeated by Jehoash. II Kings 14:15-16, 23 245. Jehoash died soon after his victory over Amaziah and was succeeded by: A. Ahaz B. Uzziah C. Jeroboam II II Chronicles 25:25-28 246. How did king Amaziah of the southern kingdom die? A. In prison. B. He was hung by Jehoash. C. He was assassinated by his own people. II Kings 14:23-24 247. Jeroboam II began his 41 year rule in Samaria about the same time as Uzziah began his rule over Judah and was a good king who brought revival to Israel. II Kings 14:25-26 248. In spite of his wicked ways, God still allowed Jeroboam II of Israel to prosper and enlarge his kingdom. II Kings 14:25 249. What prophet ministered during the reign of Jeroboam II and predicted the successes of Jeroboam II. A. Jeremiah B. Micah C. Jonah Il Kings 14:28-29; 15:8 250. Who became king of Israel (NK) after the death of Jeroboam II? A. Ahaz B. Shallum C. Zechariah II Chronicles 26:4 251. As king of Judah, king Uzziah was one of the most wicked kings of all the kings of,judah. II Chronicles 26:16 252. Uzziah lived as a good king in God s will to the day of his quiet death in bed after 52 years of rule. 23

II Chronicles 26:17-21 253. Of what sin was Uzziah guilty as a result of his pride? A. Idolatry. B. Intrusion into the office of the priest, C. Adultery with a foreign woman. II Chronicles 26:17-21 254. What punishment did Uzziah suffer for the sin of intruding into the office of the priesthood? A. He was paralyzed. B. He was blinded. C. He was stricken with leprosy. 255. While Uzziah lived alone as a leper in Jerusalem tour different kings occupied the throne of Israel (NK) over a period of 13 years. 256. Match the last kings of Israel (NK) below with the description 1. Zechariah A. One of the most brutal dictators of the northern kingdom who ruled 10 years. 2. Shallum B. The last in the dynasty of Jehu. Was murdered after only six months of rule. 3. Menahem C. Ruled 20 years then was murdered by Hoshea. 4. Pekahiah D. Ruled only one month before he was murdered. 5. Pekah E. Ruled two years and then was assassinated. 6. Hoshea F. Ruled 9 years and then was imprisoned. II Kings 15:27; II Chronicles 26:22-23 257. Which king was ruling in the northern kingdom when king Uzziah of Judah died? A. Shallum B. Pekakiah C. Hoshea D. Pekah II Chronicles 26:21; 27:2-9 258. Jotham was a good king who changed the moral decline of Judah into spiritual revival during his 16 year rule. II Chronicles 27:9 259. Who succeeded Jotham as king of Judah? A. Hezekiah B. Josiah C. Ahaz 260. When Ahaz was threatened by an enemy alliance of the Syrian king (Rezin) and the Israelite king (Pekah), what prophet assured Ahaz not to worry. A. Isaiah B. Micah C. Ezekiel Isaiah 7:14 261. When God (through Isaiah) invited Ahaz to ask Him for a sign to prove his enemies would indeed be destroyed and Ahaz refused to request a sign, what sign did God give anyway? ANSWER: II Chronicles 28:1-4 262. When king Ahaz (SK) refused to heed God s word through Isaiah, God allowed many enemies to spoil his kingdom. II Chronicles 28:16-21; II Kings 16:7-8 263. In sheer desperation, what did Ahaz (SK) do when his enemies continued to spoil Judah? A. He made an alliance with Assyria. B. He built a new wall around Jerusalem. C. He surrendered in defeat. 24

II Kings 16:10-16 264. King Tiglath-pileser refused to help king Ahaz (SK) in an alliance against his enemies. II Kings 15:29 265. King Tiglath-pileser also made conquest of some of the cities of northern Israel and carried some away captive. II Kings 17:1-6 266. Who was the last of the northern kings? A. Pekah B. Pekahiah C. Hoshea II Kings 17:4-6 267. What date brought the northern 1 0-tribe confederation to its official end, when Assyria conquered Israel and imprisoned king Hoshea? A. 686 B.C. B. 701 B.C. C. 722 B.C. 268. Since 722 B.C. when Assyria conquered Israel, the ten tribes have never been restored to Palestine. 269. How did the Samaritan race and religion, which was prevalent at the time of Jesus life on earth, have its beginning? ANSWER: 270. What dates marked the beginning and ending of the single kingdom of Judah only after the fall of the northern kingdom (Israel)? A. 722 B.C.-786 B.C. B. 721 B.C-686 B.C. C. 721 B.C-586 B.C. II Chronicles 29:1-2 271. King Hezekiah was the first ruler of the single kingdom (715 B.C.-686 B.C.) and also one of the two good kings of Judah during the single kingdom period. A.True B. False II Chronicles 29-32 272. Before each statement below put I if the statement is true about king Hezekiah and put F if it is false about king Hezekiah. A. Broke shrines and destroyed idols worshipped by the people. B. Did not accumulate great wealth. C. Reopened and repaired the temple. D. Reinstituted animal sacrifices. E. Organized the temple orchestral group and Levitical singing choir. II Chronicles 30:26 273. What great celebration did king Hezekiah plan, inviting all Judea and people in parts of Israel to repent, return and rejoice. A. The Feast of Tabernacles. B. The Sabbath Day Celebration. C. The Passover. II Chronicles 30:3-11 274. How did the people in general respond to king Hezekiah s invitation to attend the Passover Celebra tion? A. All people joyfully came. B. Only the people of Judah came. C. Many of Israel scorned but others joyfully came. Il Chronicles 31:1 275. The fact that the people did not experience true revival out of king Hezekiah s reforms is proven in that they did not destroy their household idols. 25