18 Questions
Who is traditionally believed to be the author of 1-2 Kings?
Jeremiah
What is the likely perspective from which 1-2 Kings was written?
Deuteronomistic perspective
What is the primary purpose of 1-2 Kings?
Theological implications of Mosaic covenant observance
How many tribes were in the Northern Kingdom (Israel) after the division?
10 Tribes
When did the Assyrian Exile take place?
722
What event led to the appointment of Solomon as King?
Nathan and Bathsheba's approach to David
Who was the adversary raised against Solomon?
Hadad the Edomite
What was Solomon's greatest masterpiece according to the text?
The Temple
How many wives of royal birth did King Solomon have?
700
What did Rehoboam reject, leading to a rebellion?
Counsel of the older elders
Who led the Northern tribes (Israel) into worship of Golden calves?
Jeroboam
Who is credited with the book of Ecclesiastes and much of Proverbs?
King Solomon
Who was greater in riches and wisdom than all the other kings on earth?
King Solomon
Who was taken to heaven on a chariot?
Elijah
Which king's heart was fully committed to the Lord all his life?
Asa
Who did more to provoke the Lord to anger than all the kings of Israel before him?
Ahab
Who rebuilt foreign altars that his father had destroyed?
Manasseh
Who was not taken captive under Assyrian campaign?
Hezekiah
Explore the origin, authorship, and purpose of the book of 1-2 Kings, including its Deuteronomistic perspective and theological significance in relation to the Mosaic covenant. Understand the context of exile and its continuity from 1-2 Samuel.
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