Who wrote most of the Proverbs?
What is the purpose of Proverbs?
What is the beginning of knowledge?
What is the first advice given to the young man?
What is the second piece of advice for the young man?
What happens to those who kill and steal to get rich?
What is the idea in 1:20-33?
Where does wisdom come from?
What is necessary in order to find it?
What is the benefit of wisdom?
From whom will wisdom save you?
Whose teachings are to be remembered for long life and prosperity?
How can you win favor in the sight of God and man?
What is the lesson in 3:5-6?
What will give you health?
What is the first wisdom on how to use possessions in Proverbs?
What should be our attitude toward the Lord’s discipline?
What benefits of wisdom are mentioned in 3:16-17?
What is the benefit of wisdom in 3:21-26?
What advice does Solomon give concerning neighbors?
What should be our attitude toward a violent man?
What is God’s attitude toward the arrogant and wicked?
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Answers to June 28 Questions
Whose example did Manasseh follow in his religious activities? He did as the Canaanite nations God drove out by Israel under Joshua
What does 33:9 say Judah did? More evil than Israel did when God had Assyria take them into captivity
What happened to Manasseh? He was taken captive to Babylon
What did he do then? He humbled himself greatly and prayed to God
What did he do when he was restored to his kingdom? He removed all his idols and restored worship of the Lord
How old was Josiah when he began to seek the Lord? Eight years old
Besides Judah, where else did Josiah reform the land? Most of the land of the original united kingdom of Israel
What did Hilkiah find when they repaired the temple? The Book of the Law of God
Who read it to the king? Shaphan the scribe
Who prophesied about Judah’s fate? A woman named Huldah
What passage from the Law alarmed Josiah? Deuteronomy 28
Who did Josiah call to hear the reading of the law? All the heads of all the families in Judah
What did Josiah tell the Levites to put in the temple? The holy ark (of the covenant)
Who prepared the Passover meals for the priests and the guards? The other Levites
Josiah’s observance of the Passover was compared to whose observance? Since the days of Samuel
In what battle was Josiah killed? Carchemish
Who wrote a lamentation for him in Lamentations? Jeremiah
Who removed Josiah’s son from being king after three months? Necho, king of Egypt
Who replaced Jehoahaz? His brother Jehoikim
Who took him captive after eleven years? Nebuchadnezzar
Who became king then? Jehoikim’s son Jehoichin
Who did Nebuchadnezzar make king after three months? Jehoishin’s uncle Zekekiah
How did he do wrong? He disobeyed God, he broke his oath to be loyal to Nebuchadnezzar
Why did God send messengers to warn Judah? (See 36:15) He was compassionate and wanted the people to have a chance to repent
Why did God exile Judah for 70 years? So the land would have rest to make up for the many Sabbath years the land did not rest
Who does God use to restore Judah and rebuild the temple? Cyrus
What does 33:9 say Judah did? More evil than Israel did when God had Assyria take them into captivity
What happened to Manasseh? He was taken captive to Babylon
What did he do then? He humbled himself greatly and prayed to God
What did he do when he was restored to his kingdom? He removed all his idols and restored worship of the Lord
How old was Josiah when he began to seek the Lord? Eight years old
Besides Judah, where else did Josiah reform the land? Most of the land of the original united kingdom of Israel
What did Hilkiah find when they repaired the temple? The Book of the Law of God
Who read it to the king? Shaphan the scribe
Who prophesied about Judah’s fate? A woman named Huldah
What passage from the Law alarmed Josiah? Deuteronomy 28
Who did Josiah call to hear the reading of the law? All the heads of all the families in Judah
What did Josiah tell the Levites to put in the temple? The holy ark (of the covenant)
Who prepared the Passover meals for the priests and the guards? The other Levites
Josiah’s observance of the Passover was compared to whose observance? Since the days of Samuel
In what battle was Josiah killed? Carchemish
Who wrote a lamentation for him in Lamentations? Jeremiah
Who removed Josiah’s son from being king after three months? Necho, king of Egypt
Who replaced Jehoahaz? His brother Jehoikim
Who took him captive after eleven years? Nebuchadnezzar
Who became king then? Jehoikim’s son Jehoichin
Who did Nebuchadnezzar make king after three months? Jehoishin’s uncle Zekekiah
How did he do wrong? He disobeyed God, he broke his oath to be loyal to Nebuchadnezzar
Why did God send messengers to warn Judah? (See 36:15) He was compassionate and wanted the people to have a chance to repent
Why did God exile Judah for 70 years? So the land would have rest to make up for the many Sabbath years the land did not rest
Who does God use to restore Judah and rebuild the temple? Cyrus
June 28: II Chronicles 33-36 Manasseh, Josiah, and the End of Judah
Whose example did Manasseh follow in his religious activities?
What does 33:9 say Judah did?
What happened to Manasseh?
What did he do then?
What did he do when he was restored to his kingdom?
How old was Josiah when he began to seek the Lord?
Besides Judah, where else did Josiah reform the land?
What did Hilkiah find when they repaired the temple?
Who read it to the king?
Who prophesied about Judah’s fate?
What passage from the Law alarmed Josiah?
Who did Josiah call to hear the reading of the law?
What did Josiah tell the Levites to put in the temple?
Who prepared the Passover meals for the priests and the guards?
Josiah’s observance of the Passover was compared to whose observance?
In what battle was Josiah killed?
Who wrote a lamentation for him in Lamentations?
Who removed Josiah’s son from being king after three months?
Who replaced Jehoahaz?
Who took him captive after eleven years?
Who became king then?
Who did Nebuchadnezzar make king after three months?
How did he do wrong?
Why did God send messengers to warn Judah? (See 36:15)
Why did God exile Judah for 70 years?
Who does God use to restore Judah and rebuild the temple?
What does 33:9 say Judah did?
What happened to Manasseh?
What did he do then?
What did he do when he was restored to his kingdom?
How old was Josiah when he began to seek the Lord?
Besides Judah, where else did Josiah reform the land?
What did Hilkiah find when they repaired the temple?
Who read it to the king?
Who prophesied about Judah’s fate?
What passage from the Law alarmed Josiah?
Who did Josiah call to hear the reading of the law?
What did Josiah tell the Levites to put in the temple?
Who prepared the Passover meals for the priests and the guards?
Josiah’s observance of the Passover was compared to whose observance?
In what battle was Josiah killed?
Who wrote a lamentation for him in Lamentations?
Who removed Josiah’s son from being king after three months?
Who replaced Jehoahaz?
Who took him captive after eleven years?
Who became king then?
Who did Nebuchadnezzar make king after three months?
How did he do wrong?
Why did God send messengers to warn Judah? (See 36:15)
Why did God exile Judah for 70 years?
Who does God use to restore Judah and rebuild the temple?
Answers to June 27 Questions
When did Hezekiah reopen the doors of the temple? In the first month of his reign
What did Hezekiah intend to do to allay the wrath of God? Make a covenant with God
On what day did the Levites begin removing unclean things from the temple? The eighth day (the priests had to sanctify themselves first, starting from the first day
How long did it take to remove all unclean things and to prepare everything for temple service? Eight days
Why were the first sacrifices made on the altar? As a sin offering for the nation
Why did Judah use instrumental music in temple worship? Because the Lord commanded it through the prophets Gad and Nathan when David was king
Why did Judah celebrate the Passover on the second month instead of the first month? Because they didn’t have time to be sanctified in the first month
Was this scriptural? Yes (Numbers 9:10-11)
Who did they invite to join them? The people from Ephraim and Manasseh
Was it scriptural for unclean people to eat the Passover lamb? no
How was the problem resolved? They prayed for God’s mercy and He answered them favorably
How long had it been since the Passover was celebrated this way? The time of Solomon
What else did the people do before returning home from Jerusalem? They removed all of the idols Ahaz had installed
What did Hezekiah command the people to do according to the law? Tithe for supporting the Levites and priests
What was the result? They had more than enough and had to build larger storerooms for the food collected
How did Hezekiah seek God (31:21)? With his whole heart
What did Hezekiah do to prevent Assyria from getting water? He stopped up all the springs around Jerusalem; he diverted the water from the Upper Gihon by aqueduct to Jerusalem
How did Hezekiah encourage the army of Judah? He reminded them that they outnumber Assyria because God is on their side
Who killed the Assyrian soldiers in answer to Hezekiah and Isaiah’s prayers? One angel of God
What was Hezekiah’s status among other nations? He was respected greatly by many kings and nations because of his stand against the Assyrian empire
How did Hezekiah react to his life being extended 15 years? He become prideful
What did Hezekiah intend to do to allay the wrath of God? Make a covenant with God
On what day did the Levites begin removing unclean things from the temple? The eighth day (the priests had to sanctify themselves first, starting from the first day
How long did it take to remove all unclean things and to prepare everything for temple service? Eight days
Why were the first sacrifices made on the altar? As a sin offering for the nation
Why did Judah use instrumental music in temple worship? Because the Lord commanded it through the prophets Gad and Nathan when David was king
Why did Judah celebrate the Passover on the second month instead of the first month? Because they didn’t have time to be sanctified in the first month
Was this scriptural? Yes (Numbers 9:10-11)
Who did they invite to join them? The people from Ephraim and Manasseh
Was it scriptural for unclean people to eat the Passover lamb? no
How was the problem resolved? They prayed for God’s mercy and He answered them favorably
How long had it been since the Passover was celebrated this way? The time of Solomon
What else did the people do before returning home from Jerusalem? They removed all of the idols Ahaz had installed
What did Hezekiah command the people to do according to the law? Tithe for supporting the Levites and priests
What was the result? They had more than enough and had to build larger storerooms for the food collected
How did Hezekiah seek God (31:21)? With his whole heart
What did Hezekiah do to prevent Assyria from getting water? He stopped up all the springs around Jerusalem; he diverted the water from the Upper Gihon by aqueduct to Jerusalem
How did Hezekiah encourage the army of Judah? He reminded them that they outnumber Assyria because God is on their side
Who killed the Assyrian soldiers in answer to Hezekiah and Isaiah’s prayers? One angel of God
What was Hezekiah’s status among other nations? He was respected greatly by many kings and nations because of his stand against the Assyrian empire
How did Hezekiah react to his life being extended 15 years? He become prideful
June 27: II Chronicles 29-32 The Reign of Hezekiah
When did Hezekiah reopen the doors of the temple?
What did Hezekiah intend to do to allay the wrath of God?
On what day did the Levites begin removing unclean things from the temple?
How long did it take to remove all unclean things and to prepare everything for temple service?
Why were the first sacrifices made on the altar?
Why did Judah use instrumental music in temple worship?
Why did Judah celebrate the Passover on the second month instead of the first month?
Was this scriptural?
Who did they invite to join them?
Was it scriptural for unclean people to eat the Passover lamb?
How was the problem resolved?
How long had it been since the Passover was celebrated this way?
What else did the people do before returning home from Jerusalem?
What did Hezekiah command the people to do according to the law?
What was the result?
How did Hezekiah seek God (31:21)?
What did Hezekiah do to prevent Assyria from getting water?
How did Hezekiah encourage the army of Judah?
Who killed the Assyrian soldiers in answer to Hezekiah and Isaiah’s prayers?
What was Hezekiah’s status among other nations?
How did Hezekiah react to his life being extended 15 years?
What did Hezekiah intend to do to allay the wrath of God?
On what day did the Levites begin removing unclean things from the temple?
How long did it take to remove all unclean things and to prepare everything for temple service?
Why were the first sacrifices made on the altar?
Why did Judah use instrumental music in temple worship?
Why did Judah celebrate the Passover on the second month instead of the first month?
Was this scriptural?
Who did they invite to join them?
Was it scriptural for unclean people to eat the Passover lamb?
How was the problem resolved?
How long had it been since the Passover was celebrated this way?
What else did the people do before returning home from Jerusalem?
What did Hezekiah command the people to do according to the law?
What was the result?
How did Hezekiah seek God (31:21)?
What did Hezekiah do to prevent Assyria from getting water?
How did Hezekiah encourage the army of Judah?
Who killed the Assyrian soldiers in answer to Hezekiah and Isaiah’s prayers?
What was Hezekiah’s status among other nations?
How did Hezekiah react to his life being extended 15 years?
Answers to June 26 Questions
Who did Amaziah kill when he became king? The men who assassinated his father
Who did he pay to help Judah’s army? 100,000 men of Israel
What did a prophet tell him not to do? Not to use the men of Israel
What did Amaziah lose? 100 talents he paid the Israelites to fight
What did the prophet say he would gain? God could provide much more
What did Amaziah do to the Edomite gods? He took them and started worshipping them
Why did Amaziah challenge Israel to battle? It was from God to be an occasion for him to lose in battle as punishment for his apostasy
What kind of king was Uzziah? good
What were Uzziah’s special accomplishments? He rebuilt Elath, he conquered neighbors and built cities and fortifications all around
How did Uzziah show his pride? He wanted to burn incense in the temple
What was the consequence of his sin? He immediately became leprous
Who ruled while Uzziah was isolated? Jotham his son
Did Uzziah’s isolation end when he died? No, he was buried in a separate place
What kind of king was Jotham? He did right
What kind of king was Ahaz? evil
Who was the first enemy to come against Judah? Syria
How many people did Israel kill in Judah? 120,000
What did the prophet Obed warn Israel about their treatment of Judah? It was to be God’s punishment, but they went too far; they were not to make slaves of the people of Judah
How did Israel respond? The leaders of Israel ordered the captives of Judah to be returned home
What other enemies gave Judah trouble? Edom and Philistia
Who did Ahaz turn to for help? Assyria
Who else did Ahaz turn to for help? The Syrian gods
Was Ahaz a religious man? Apparently so, but his faith was in the wrong gods
Who did he pay to help Judah’s army? 100,000 men of Israel
What did a prophet tell him not to do? Not to use the men of Israel
What did Amaziah lose? 100 talents he paid the Israelites to fight
What did the prophet say he would gain? God could provide much more
What did Amaziah do to the Edomite gods? He took them and started worshipping them
Why did Amaziah challenge Israel to battle? It was from God to be an occasion for him to lose in battle as punishment for his apostasy
What kind of king was Uzziah? good
What were Uzziah’s special accomplishments? He rebuilt Elath, he conquered neighbors and built cities and fortifications all around
How did Uzziah show his pride? He wanted to burn incense in the temple
What was the consequence of his sin? He immediately became leprous
Who ruled while Uzziah was isolated? Jotham his son
Did Uzziah’s isolation end when he died? No, he was buried in a separate place
What kind of king was Jotham? He did right
What kind of king was Ahaz? evil
Who was the first enemy to come against Judah? Syria
How many people did Israel kill in Judah? 120,000
What did the prophet Obed warn Israel about their treatment of Judah? It was to be God’s punishment, but they went too far; they were not to make slaves of the people of Judah
How did Israel respond? The leaders of Israel ordered the captives of Judah to be returned home
What other enemies gave Judah trouble? Edom and Philistia
Who did Ahaz turn to for help? Assyria
Who else did Ahaz turn to for help? The Syrian gods
Was Ahaz a religious man? Apparently so, but his faith was in the wrong gods
June 26: II Chronicles 25-28 More Mistakes by Judah’s Kings
Who did Amaziah kill when he became king?
Who did he pay to help Judah’s army?
What did a prophet tell him not to do?
What did Amaziah lose?
What did the prophet say he would gain?
What did Amaziah do to the Edomite gods?
Why did Amaziah challenge Israel to battle?
What kind of king was Uzziah?
What were Uzziah’s special accomplishments?
How did Uzziah show his pride?
What was the consequence of his sin?
Who ruled while Uzziah was isolated?
Did Uzziah’s isolation end when he died?
What kind of king was Jotham?
What kind of king was Ahaz?
Who was the first enemy to come against Judah?
How many people did Israel kill in Judah?
What did the prophet Obed warn Israel about their treatment of Judah?
How did Israel respond?
What other enemies gave Judah trouble?
Who did Ahaz turn to for help?
Who else did Ahaz turn to for help?
Was Ahaz a religious man?
Who did he pay to help Judah’s army?
What did a prophet tell him not to do?
What did Amaziah lose?
What did the prophet say he would gain?
What did Amaziah do to the Edomite gods?
Why did Amaziah challenge Israel to battle?
What kind of king was Uzziah?
What were Uzziah’s special accomplishments?
How did Uzziah show his pride?
What was the consequence of his sin?
Who ruled while Uzziah was isolated?
Did Uzziah’s isolation end when he died?
What kind of king was Jotham?
What kind of king was Ahaz?
Who was the first enemy to come against Judah?
How many people did Israel kill in Judah?
What did the prophet Obed warn Israel about their treatment of Judah?
How did Israel respond?
What other enemies gave Judah trouble?
Who did Ahaz turn to for help?
Who else did Ahaz turn to for help?
Was Ahaz a religious man?
Answers to June 25 Questions
Why did Jehoshaphat give the kingdom to Jehoram? He was the firstborn
What did he give his other sons? Much gold and silver, other precious things, and cities in Judah
What happened to them? Jehoram killed them all
What country revolted against Judah? Edom
Why did Libnah revolt against Judah at this time? Because Jehoram forsook the Lord
Who prophesied how Jehoram would die? Elijah
How did he die? Intestinal disease that caused his intestines to fall out
How did people react to his death? They were not sad
Why did Ahaziah make the same mistakes his father did? Because of his mother
Who killed Ahaziah? Jehu Why? God told him to as punishment for his Baal worship and fellowship with Ahab
Who was Ahaziah’s mother? Athaliah
What did she do when Ahaziah was killed? She killed all other heirs to become queen
Who survived Athaliah’s mass-murder attempt? Joash
Who kept him hidden? Jehoiada the priest
How long before the new king Joash began to rule? Six years
Who did they manage to prevent the queen’s forces from attacking Joash? The Levites and temple guard acted as bodyguards
What was the effect on Jerusalem when Athaliah was killed? They rejoiced and there was peace
How did Judah pay for the temple repairs? Set up a box to collect tithes commanded by the law
Who was buried with the kings when he died? Jehoiada
Why did Joash change after the death of Jehoiada? The leaders of Judah came and influenced him to let them have their idols
Who prophesied against Joash’s sins? Zecharaiah, the son of Jehoiada
What did Joash do to the son of Jehoiada? He had him killed by stoning at the temple court
Where was he NOT buried? In the tomb of the kings
Who killed Joash? After serious injury in battle with Syria, Zabad and Jehozabad killed him
What were their mothers’ nationalities? Ammonite and Moabite
What did he give his other sons? Much gold and silver, other precious things, and cities in Judah
What happened to them? Jehoram killed them all
What country revolted against Judah? Edom
Why did Libnah revolt against Judah at this time? Because Jehoram forsook the Lord
Who prophesied how Jehoram would die? Elijah
How did he die? Intestinal disease that caused his intestines to fall out
How did people react to his death? They were not sad
Why did Ahaziah make the same mistakes his father did? Because of his mother
Who killed Ahaziah? Jehu Why? God told him to as punishment for his Baal worship and fellowship with Ahab
Who was Ahaziah’s mother? Athaliah
What did she do when Ahaziah was killed? She killed all other heirs to become queen
Who survived Athaliah’s mass-murder attempt? Joash
Who kept him hidden? Jehoiada the priest
How long before the new king Joash began to rule? Six years
Who did they manage to prevent the queen’s forces from attacking Joash? The Levites and temple guard acted as bodyguards
What was the effect on Jerusalem when Athaliah was killed? They rejoiced and there was peace
How did Judah pay for the temple repairs? Set up a box to collect tithes commanded by the law
Who was buried with the kings when he died? Jehoiada
Why did Joash change after the death of Jehoiada? The leaders of Judah came and influenced him to let them have their idols
Who prophesied against Joash’s sins? Zecharaiah, the son of Jehoiada
What did Joash do to the son of Jehoiada? He had him killed by stoning at the temple court
Where was he NOT buried? In the tomb of the kings
Who killed Joash? After serious injury in battle with Syria, Zabad and Jehozabad killed him
What were their mothers’ nationalities? Ammonite and Moabite
June 25: II Chronicles 21-24 Judah’s Apostasy
Why did Jehoshaphat give the kingdom to Jehoram?
What did he give his other sons?
What happened to them?
What country revolted against Judah?
Why did Libnah revolt against Judah at this time?
Who prophesied how Jehoram would die?
How did he die?
How did people react to his death?
Why did Ahaziah make the same mistakes his father did?
Who killed Ahaziah? Why?
Who was Ahaziah’s mother?
What did she do when Ahaziah was killed?
Who survived Athaliah’s mass-murder attempt?
Who kept him hidden?
How long before the new king Joash began to rule?
Who did they manage to prevent the queen’s forces from attacking Joash?
What was the effect on Jerusalem when Athaliah was killed?
How did Judah pay for the temple repairs?
Who was buried with the kings when he died?
Why did Joash change after the death of Jehoiada?
Who prophesied against Joash’s sins?
What did Joash do to the son of Jehoiada?
Where was he NOT buried?
Who killed Joash?
What were their mothers’ nationalities?
What did he give his other sons?
What happened to them?
What country revolted against Judah?
Why did Libnah revolt against Judah at this time?
Who prophesied how Jehoram would die?
How did he die?
How did people react to his death?
Why did Ahaziah make the same mistakes his father did?
Who killed Ahaziah? Why?
Who was Ahaziah’s mother?
What did she do when Ahaziah was killed?
Who survived Athaliah’s mass-murder attempt?
Who kept him hidden?
How long before the new king Joash began to rule?
Who did they manage to prevent the queen’s forces from attacking Joash?
What was the effect on Jerusalem when Athaliah was killed?
How did Judah pay for the temple repairs?
Who was buried with the kings when he died?
Why did Joash change after the death of Jehoiada?
Who prophesied against Joash’s sins?
What did Joash do to the son of Jehoiada?
Where was he NOT buried?
Who killed Joash?
What were their mothers’ nationalities?
Answers to June 24 Questions
How did Jeroboam begin his rule in Judah? By sending the priests and Levites throughout Judah to teach people the law of God
Why did other nations not attack Judah? The fear of the Lord fell on those other nations
Was Jehoshaphat a friend of Ahab? yes (by marriage)
What did he require before joining Ahab in battle? Guidance from the Lord
How did Ahab respond to this request? He got his prophets to prophesy
Who promised victory? The false prophets
Who explained why all the prophets foretold victory? Micaiah, the true prophet
What rebuke did Jehu the prophet give to Jehoshaphat? For helping Ahab who did not love God and was very wicked
What offices did he appoint for justice? Judges in each city
What did he send the priests to do in the towns? To handle the more serious cases with God’s guidance
When the descendants of Lot gathered to attack Judah, what did Jehosaphat do? Call the people of the nation to fast and pray
What did Jahaziel tell Judah to do? Go to the battle but not fight; to watch how the Lord will provide the victory
What did Jehoshaphat have the people do at the battle? Believe in God and praise the Lord
What did Jehoshaphat’s reforms not affect? The hearts of the people
How did God treat Jehoshaphat’s alliance with Azariah? God sank their allied navy
Why did other nations not attack Judah? The fear of the Lord fell on those other nations
Was Jehoshaphat a friend of Ahab? yes (by marriage)
What did he require before joining Ahab in battle? Guidance from the Lord
How did Ahab respond to this request? He got his prophets to prophesy
Who promised victory? The false prophets
Who explained why all the prophets foretold victory? Micaiah, the true prophet
What rebuke did Jehu the prophet give to Jehoshaphat? For helping Ahab who did not love God and was very wicked
What offices did he appoint for justice? Judges in each city
What did he send the priests to do in the towns? To handle the more serious cases with God’s guidance
When the descendants of Lot gathered to attack Judah, what did Jehosaphat do? Call the people of the nation to fast and pray
What did Jahaziel tell Judah to do? Go to the battle but not fight; to watch how the Lord will provide the victory
What did Jehoshaphat have the people do at the battle? Believe in God and praise the Lord
What did Jehoshaphat’s reforms not affect? The hearts of the people
How did God treat Jehoshaphat’s alliance with Azariah? God sank their allied navy
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
June 24: II Chronicles 17-20 The Reign of Jehoshaphat
How did Jeroboam begin his rule in Judah?
Why did other nations not attack Judah?
Was Jehoshaphat a friend of Ahab?
What did he require before joining Ahab in battle?
How did Ahab respond to this request?
Who promised victory?
Who explained why all the prophets foretold victory?
What rebuke did Jehu the prophet give to Jehoshaphat?
What offices did he appoint for justice?
What did he send the priests to do in the towns?
When the descendants of Lot gathered to attack Judah, what did Jehosaphat do?
What did Jahaziel tell Judah to do?
What did Jehoshaphat have the people do at the battle?
What did Jehoshaphat’s reforms not affect?
How did God treat Jehoshaphat’s alliance with Azariah?
Why did other nations not attack Judah?
Was Jehoshaphat a friend of Ahab?
What did he require before joining Ahab in battle?
How did Ahab respond to this request?
Who promised victory?
Who explained why all the prophets foretold victory?
What rebuke did Jehu the prophet give to Jehoshaphat?
What offices did he appoint for justice?
What did he send the priests to do in the towns?
When the descendants of Lot gathered to attack Judah, what did Jehosaphat do?
What did Jahaziel tell Judah to do?
What did Jehoshaphat have the people do at the battle?
What did Jehoshaphat’s reforms not affect?
How did God treat Jehoshaphat’s alliance with Azariah?
Answers to June 23 Questions
What is a “covenant of salt?” a covenant that cannot be broken; it involved the blessing of God
Who was driven out of Israel as priests? The sons of Aaron (the Levites were also driven out)
Who could become a priest in Jeroboam’s religion? Anyone who is willing to pay the price of one bull and seven rams
Who won the war between Judah and Israel? Judah Why? Because they trusted in God
What great army came out against Judah during Asa’s reign? The Ethiopian army of Zerah
What did Asa do before the battle? He prayed for God’s help
What did Azariah tell Asa about Israel’s sinful history? How Israel suffered when they disobeyed God and how God protected and blessed them when they obeyed Him
What covenant did Asa have Judah make with God? All had to make an oath to seek the Lord with all their heart and follow no other gods
Who did Asa have removed from a place of honor because of idolatry? His own mother
Who did Asa turn to to defeat Israel in his 36th year? Ben-Hadad of Syria
What was the consequence of that decision? He no longer had peace
What disease did Asa get? A severe disease in his feet
Who did he seek for help? Physicians instead of God
How could Asa “rest with his fathers” when he was buried in his own tomb? His spirit went where his fathers’ spirits had gone after death
Who was driven out of Israel as priests? The sons of Aaron (the Levites were also driven out)
Who could become a priest in Jeroboam’s religion? Anyone who is willing to pay the price of one bull and seven rams
Who won the war between Judah and Israel? Judah Why? Because they trusted in God
What great army came out against Judah during Asa’s reign? The Ethiopian army of Zerah
What did Asa do before the battle? He prayed for God’s help
What did Azariah tell Asa about Israel’s sinful history? How Israel suffered when they disobeyed God and how God protected and blessed them when they obeyed Him
What covenant did Asa have Judah make with God? All had to make an oath to seek the Lord with all their heart and follow no other gods
Who did Asa have removed from a place of honor because of idolatry? His own mother
Who did Asa turn to to defeat Israel in his 36th year? Ben-Hadad of Syria
What was the consequence of that decision? He no longer had peace
What disease did Asa get? A severe disease in his feet
Who did he seek for help? Physicians instead of God
How could Asa “rest with his fathers” when he was buried in his own tomb? His spirit went where his fathers’ spirits had gone after death
June 23: II Chronicles 13-16 The Rule of Asa
What is a “covenant of salt?”
Who was driven out of Israel as priests?
Who could become a priest in Jeroboam’s religion?
Who won the war between Judah and Israel? Why?
What great army came out against Judah during Asa’s reign?
What did Asa do before the battle?
What did Azariah tell Asa about Israel’s sinful history?
What covenant did Asa have Judah make with God?
Who did Asa have removed from a place of honor because of idolatry?
Who did Asa turn to to defeat Israel in his 36th year?
What was the consequence of that decision?
What disease did Asa get?
Who did he seek for help?
How could Asa “rest with his fathers” when he was buried in his own tomb?
Who was driven out of Israel as priests?
Who could become a priest in Jeroboam’s religion?
Who won the war between Judah and Israel? Why?
What great army came out against Judah during Asa’s reign?
What did Asa do before the battle?
What did Azariah tell Asa about Israel’s sinful history?
What covenant did Asa have Judah make with God?
Who did Asa have removed from a place of honor because of idolatry?
Who did Asa turn to to defeat Israel in his 36th year?
What was the consequence of that decision?
What disease did Asa get?
Who did he seek for help?
How could Asa “rest with his fathers” when he was buried in his own tomb?
Answers to June 22 Questions
What advice did Solomon’s advisers give Rehoboam about tax relief? Do as the people asked, and they would be loyal forever
Whose advice did Rehoboam seek besides the elders? Be more harsh than Solomon with taxes
Why was Adoniram killed? He was the tax collector
What did Rehoboam intend to do because of this? Make war with the rebellious tribes of Israel
Why did he change his mind? A message from God through Shemaiah the prophet not to fight with Israel because it was God’s will that Israel separate from Judah
What did the Levites give up to come to Judah? Their property and lands outside the cities
How does 11:17-23 describe the rule of Rehoboam? as wise, good, and prosperous
Why did Shishak attack Judah in Rehoboam’s fifth year? Because Rehoboam had become unfaithful and turned away from God’s law
When the prophet explained the purpose for the attack, how did the people react? They said, “The Lord is just.”
How did God respond to the people’s humility? He did not allow Judah to be totally destroyed by Shishak
Compare the Chronicles and Kings descriptions of Rehoboam’s rule. Rehoboam is mentioned as a good and wise king in Chronicles at the beginning, which also mentions there was good in Judah; Kings lists Rehoboam as an evil king because of the idolatry
Whose advice did Rehoboam seek besides the elders? Be more harsh than Solomon with taxes
Why was Adoniram killed? He was the tax collector
What did Rehoboam intend to do because of this? Make war with the rebellious tribes of Israel
Why did he change his mind? A message from God through Shemaiah the prophet not to fight with Israel because it was God’s will that Israel separate from Judah
What did the Levites give up to come to Judah? Their property and lands outside the cities
How does 11:17-23 describe the rule of Rehoboam? as wise, good, and prosperous
Why did Shishak attack Judah in Rehoboam’s fifth year? Because Rehoboam had become unfaithful and turned away from God’s law
When the prophet explained the purpose for the attack, how did the people react? They said, “The Lord is just.”
How did God respond to the people’s humility? He did not allow Judah to be totally destroyed by Shishak
Compare the Chronicles and Kings descriptions of Rehoboam’s rule. Rehoboam is mentioned as a good and wise king in Chronicles at the beginning, which also mentions there was good in Judah; Kings lists Rehoboam as an evil king because of the idolatry
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
June 22: II Chronicles 10-12 The Rule of Rehoboam
What advice did Solomon’s advisers give Rehoboam about tax relief?
Whose advice did Rehoboam seek besides the elders?
Why was Adoniram killed?
What did Rehoboam intend to do because of this?
Why did he change his mind?
What did the Levites give up to come to Judah?
How does 11:17-23 describe the the rule of Rehoboam?
Why did Shishak attack Judah in Rehoboam’s fifth year?
When the prophet explained the purpose for the attack, how did the people react?
How did God respond to the people’s humility?
Compare the Chronicles and Kings descriptions of Rehoboam’s rule.
Whose advice did Rehoboam seek besides the elders?
Why was Adoniram killed?
What did Rehoboam intend to do because of this?
Why did he change his mind?
What did the Levites give up to come to Judah?
How does 11:17-23 describe the the rule of Rehoboam?
Why did Shishak attack Judah in Rehoboam’s fifth year?
When the prophet explained the purpose for the attack, how did the people react?
How did God respond to the people’s humility?
Compare the Chronicles and Kings descriptions of Rehoboam’s rule.
Answers to June 21 Questions
Why couldn’t Solomon’s wife live in David’s palace? Because the Ark of God had been there at one time and sanctified that place (Solomon’s wife was a heathen foreigner)
What were Hiram’s ships used to do? Deliver 450 talents of gold from Ophir
How did the queen of Sheba test Solomon’s wisdom? She asked him many hard questions
What was her reaction? She was very impressed; she heard magnificent reports, but she said that the reports did not even tell half the true story
How much gold did Solomon receive annually? 666 talents
What did Solomon make with all this gold? Shields, his throne, the temple and palace
What three prophets wrote about Solomon? Nathan, Ahijah, and Iddo
What about Solomon is omitted in the Chronicles account? His unfaithfulness to God because of marrying many foreign women and worshipping their gods
What were Hiram’s ships used to do? Deliver 450 talents of gold from Ophir
How did the queen of Sheba test Solomon’s wisdom? She asked him many hard questions
What was her reaction? She was very impressed; she heard magnificent reports, but she said that the reports did not even tell half the true story
How much gold did Solomon receive annually? 666 talents
What did Solomon make with all this gold? Shields, his throne, the temple and palace
What three prophets wrote about Solomon? Nathan, Ahijah, and Iddo
What about Solomon is omitted in the Chronicles account? His unfaithfulness to God because of marrying many foreign women and worshipping their gods
June 21: II Chronicles 8-9 Solomon’s Glory
Why couldn’t Solomon’s wife live in David’s palace?
What were Hiram’s ships used to do?
How did the queen of Sheba test Solomon’s wisdom?
What was her reaction?
How much gold did Solomon receive annually?
What did Solomon make with all this gold?
What three prophets wrote about Solomon?
What about Solomon is omitted in the Chronicles account?
What were Hiram’s ships used to do?
How did the queen of Sheba test Solomon’s wisdom?
What was her reaction?
How much gold did Solomon receive annually?
What did Solomon make with all this gold?
What three prophets wrote about Solomon?
What about Solomon is omitted in the Chronicles account?
Answers to June 20 Questions
Who was called to join in the occasion of brining the ark into the temple? All the heads of all the families in Israel
Who were authorized to play instruments in worship to God? The Levites
What happened when they praised the Lord? The glory of the Lord filled the temple like a cloud
How did Israel know that Jerusalem was the place God chose for the temple? God’s presence and the fulfillment of God’s promise concerning Solomon
What is the first part of Solomon’s prayer? Praise to God
How does 6:18 fit with 6:19-21? Solomon acknowledges the omnipresence of God but prays for God’s special presence and special favor to those who worship Him according to the Law
What situation does Solomon anticipate in 6:24-31? God’s chastening in various ways for Israel’s sin
Who else does Solomon want to pray to God? foreigners
When is 6:36-39 fulfilled? Assyrian Captivity and Babylonian Captivity
What is the last thing Solomon asks? Not to reject His anointed one
What happened after Solomon finished praying? Fire came from heaven and consumed the sacrifices on the altar
What was the reaction of the people? They worshiped and gave thanks to the Lord
How many sacrifices did they make that day? 22,000 cattle and 120,000 sheep and goats
What does God promise Solomon in 7:12-18? Everything Solomon requested in his prayer, on the condition of humility and repentance (especially forgiveness); that His Name and eyes and heart will always be there at the temple; Solomon’s royal line will be continuous if he remains faithful
What does God warn Solomon in 7:19-22? If he becomes unfaithful and worships other gods then God will reject Israel abandon the temple and make it an object lesson for the world
Who were authorized to play instruments in worship to God? The Levites
What happened when they praised the Lord? The glory of the Lord filled the temple like a cloud
How did Israel know that Jerusalem was the place God chose for the temple? God’s presence and the fulfillment of God’s promise concerning Solomon
What is the first part of Solomon’s prayer? Praise to God
How does 6:18 fit with 6:19-21? Solomon acknowledges the omnipresence of God but prays for God’s special presence and special favor to those who worship Him according to the Law
What situation does Solomon anticipate in 6:24-31? God’s chastening in various ways for Israel’s sin
Who else does Solomon want to pray to God? foreigners
When is 6:36-39 fulfilled? Assyrian Captivity and Babylonian Captivity
What is the last thing Solomon asks? Not to reject His anointed one
What happened after Solomon finished praying? Fire came from heaven and consumed the sacrifices on the altar
What was the reaction of the people? They worshiped and gave thanks to the Lord
How many sacrifices did they make that day? 22,000 cattle and 120,000 sheep and goats
What does God promise Solomon in 7:12-18? Everything Solomon requested in his prayer, on the condition of humility and repentance (especially forgiveness); that His Name and eyes and heart will always be there at the temple; Solomon’s royal line will be continuous if he remains faithful
What does God warn Solomon in 7:19-22? If he becomes unfaithful and worships other gods then God will reject Israel abandon the temple and make it an object lesson for the world
Saturday, June 19, 2010
June 20: II Chronicles 5-7 Solomon Dedicates the Temple
Who was called to join in the occasion of brining the ark into the temple?
Who were authorized to play instruments in worship to God?
What happened when they praised the Lord?
How did Israel know that Jerusalem was the place God chose for the temple?
What is the first part of Solomon’s prayer?
How does 6:18 fit with 6:19-21?
What situation does Solomon anticipate in 6:24-31?
Who else does Solomon want to pray to God?
When is 6:36-39 fulfilled?
What is the last thing Solomon asks?
What happened after Solomon finished praying?
What was the reaction of the people?
How many sacrifices did they make that day?
What does God promise Solomon in 7:12-18?
What does God warn Solomon in 7:19-22?
Who were authorized to play instruments in worship to God?
What happened when they praised the Lord?
How did Israel know that Jerusalem was the place God chose for the temple?
What is the first part of Solomon’s prayer?
How does 6:18 fit with 6:19-21?
What situation does Solomon anticipate in 6:24-31?
Who else does Solomon want to pray to God?
When is 6:36-39 fulfilled?
What is the last thing Solomon asks?
What happened after Solomon finished praying?
What was the reaction of the people?
How many sacrifices did they make that day?
What does God promise Solomon in 7:12-18?
What does God warn Solomon in 7:19-22?
Answers to June 19 Questions
Where was the tabernacle at the beginning of Solomon’s rule? Gibeon
How many burnt offerings did he make? 1000
What did God promise to give Solomon because he didn’t when he could have? Riches, wealth, honor, long life
How did Solomon summarize the temple worship in his message to Hiram? Burning incense, burnt offerings in the morning and evening, the showbread continually present, (weekly) Sabbaths, (monthly) New Moons, (annual) feast days
What did Hiram think about the Lord because of Solomon’s wisdom? God is great, the Creator of Heaven and Earth, the source of Solomon’s wisdom
Why did Solomon count the foreigners in the land? To put them to forced labor
What were the dimensions of the temple? 90 ft. long x 30 ft. wide
How much gold did he use? 600 talents
What sculptures were in the Most Holy Place? cherubim
What other designs were put on the walls and pillars? Palm trees, pomegranates on chainwork
What were the names of the pillars at the front of the temple? Jakin and Boaz
What was the purpose of the Sea? For purification of the priests (the bronze laver)
How large was the bronze altar? 30 ft. long x 30 ft. wide x a5 ft. high
How many wash basins, tables, and lampstands were made? Ten of each
What do all the items in 4:12-16 have in common? Huram made them all of bronze
What did all the items in 4:19-22 have in common? They are made of gold
How many burnt offerings did he make? 1000
What did God promise to give Solomon because he didn’t when he could have? Riches, wealth, honor, long life
How did Solomon summarize the temple worship in his message to Hiram? Burning incense, burnt offerings in the morning and evening, the showbread continually present, (weekly) Sabbaths, (monthly) New Moons, (annual) feast days
What did Hiram think about the Lord because of Solomon’s wisdom? God is great, the Creator of Heaven and Earth, the source of Solomon’s wisdom
Why did Solomon count the foreigners in the land? To put them to forced labor
What were the dimensions of the temple? 90 ft. long x 30 ft. wide
How much gold did he use? 600 talents
What sculptures were in the Most Holy Place? cherubim
What other designs were put on the walls and pillars? Palm trees, pomegranates on chainwork
What were the names of the pillars at the front of the temple? Jakin and Boaz
What was the purpose of the Sea? For purification of the priests (the bronze laver)
How large was the bronze altar? 30 ft. long x 30 ft. wide x a5 ft. high
How many wash basins, tables, and lampstands were made? Ten of each
What do all the items in 4:12-16 have in common? Huram made them all of bronze
What did all the items in 4:19-22 have in common? They are made of gold
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