Books of 1st and 2nd Kings summary quiz

What was the primary purpose of Solomon's temple?

• To serve as a political center

• To symbolize the meeting place of heaven and earth

• To showcase Solomon's wealth

• To strengthen military defenses

Why did the northern tribes rebel against Rehoboam?

• He promoted peace with other nations

• He reduced taxes

• He refused to build temples

• He tried to increase taxes for slave labor

What role did prophets play in Israel's history?

• They were political advisors

• They served as military leaders

• They acted as covenant watchdogs

• They were primarily fortune tellers

What challenge did Elijah pose to the prophets of Baal?

• A debate on religious beliefs

• A battle for control of the kingdom

• A contest to invoke fire from their gods

• A race to build the largest altar

What was the outcome of the contest between Elijah and the prophets of Baal?

• Only the God of Israel answered with fire

• Neither god answered

• Both gods answered with fire

• The contest was interrupted

Who was the king during the Assyrian conquest of the northern kingdom?

• Jehu

• Jeroboam

• Ahab

• It is not specified

What led to the downfall of the northern kingdom?

• Idolatry and covenant unfaithfulness

• Alliance with the southern kingdom

• Successful invasions by neighboring nations

• Economic prosperity

What reforms did King Josiah implement?

• He increased taxes

• He removed idolatry and Canaanite influences

• He built more temples

• He disbanded the army

What was the fate of Jerusalem under Babylonian rule?

• It became the new capital of the Babylonian Empire

• It became a major Babylonian city

• It was destroyed and the people exiled

• It remained independent

What symbol of hope is mentioned at the end of the narrative?

• The discovery of lost religious texts

• A descendant of David is honored by the Babylonian king

• A new temple is built

• The formation of a new kingdom