2 Kings 18 - Flashcard MC Questions

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Who took over in Judah in the third year of Hoshea, the final king of Israel (2 Kgs 18:1)?

Manasseh
Josiah
Jotham (correct)
Hezekiah (correct)

When Hezekiah became king in Judah, who was king in Israel (2 Kgs 18:1)?

Pekah
Menahem (correct)
Jehoram
Hoshea (correct)

How old was Hezekiah when he became king of Judah (2 Kgs 18:2)?

16
21
29
25 (correct)

How many years did Hezekiah reign in Jerusalem (2 Kgs 18:2)?

22 years (B), 29 years (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was Hezekiah's mother's name (2 Kgs 18:2)?

Abijah (C), Abishag (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was the opening evaluation of Hezekiah's reign (2 Kgs 18:3)?

He did what was right but did not destroy the high places of Judah (B), He did what was evil in the eyes of the Lord (C), He did what was right as his father David had done (D) Signup and view all the answers

It is recorded that Hezekiah did all of the following EXCEPT (2 Kgs 18:4)?

Cut down the Asherah poles (A), Repaired the temple of the Lord (D) Signup and view all the answers

What did Hezekiah break in pieces that went back to the time of Moses (2 Kgs 18:4)?

The pot of manna (B), The bronze snake (C), The ten commandments (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was called 'Nehustan' in the time of Hezekiah (2 Kgs 16:4)?

Moses' bronze snake (A), The altars on the high places of Judah (B), The Asherah pole in Jerusalem (C) Signup and view all the answers

What did Hezekiah keep (2 Kgs 18:6)?

The wise ways of Solomon king of Israel (A), The feasts and sacrifices commanded by Moses (C), The commands the Lord had given to Moses (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is coupled with the fact that the Lord was with Hezekiah (2 Kgs 18:7)?

He had many sons and daughters (A), God renewed the covenant with Hezekiah (B), He was successful in whatever he did (C), He honored the Lord by repairing the temple (D) Signup and view all the answers

Whose rule did Hezekiah rebel against (2 Kgs 18:7)?

The king of Aram (B), The king of Assyria (C) Signup and view all the answers

Who did Hezekiah defeat from the watch tower to the fortified city and Gaza (2 Kgs 18:8)?

The Philistines (D) Signup and view all the answers

What happened in the fourth year of Hezekiah and seventh year of Hoshea, king of Israel (2 Kgs 18:9)?

Nebu-zaradan the commander of the Babylonian army attacked Dan (A), Tiglath-pileser king of Assyria attacked Samaria (B), Shalmaneser king of Assyria laid siege to Samaria (D) Signup and view all the answers

How long did the Assyrians lay siege to Samaria before taking it (2 Kgs 18:10)?

6 months (B), 3 years (C) Signup and view all the answers

What did the king of Assyria do to Israel after capturing Samaria (2 Kgs 18:11)?

He deported the people to Assyria (A), He broke down the walls of Samaria (C) Signup and view all the answers

The Israelites were deported to all of the following regions EXCEPT (2 Kgs 18:11)?

Susa of the Persians (C), Halah (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why does the text explicitly say that Israel was carried off to Assyria (2 Kgs 18:12)?

Because they killed the prophets (A), Because they built Asherah poles in Samaria (B), Because they served the bronze snake Moses had built (C), Because they broke God's covenant (D) Signup and view all the answers

Who came up against Hezekiah in his fourth year (2 Kgs 18:13)?

Cyrus the Persian (A), Shalmaneser of Assyria (B), Sennacherib of Assyria (C), Tiglath-Pileser of Assyria (E) Signup and view all the answers

Where did Hezekiah send a message to Sennacherib, king of Assyria (2 Kgs 18:14)?

At Lachish (A), At Gilgal (B), At Nineveh (D) Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Hezekiah's Ascension and Reign

Hezekiah became king of Judah in the third year of Hoshea, the last king of Israel.
Hoshea was ruling over Israel when Hezekiah began his reign.
Hezekiah was 25 years old at the time of his ascension.
Hezekiah reigned in Jerusalem for a total of 29 years.
His mother was named Abijah.

Evaluation of Hezekiah's Rule

Hezekiah is noted for doing what was right in the eyes of the Lord, similar to his ancestor David.
Actions of Hezekiah included removing high places, smashing sacred stones, and cutting down Asherah poles.
He did not repair the temple of the Lord during the stated period of reform.

Significant Actions and Spiritual Reforms

Hezekiah broke into pieces the bronze snake that had been created during Moses' time, which was later referred to as "Nehustan."
He kept the commands given to Moses and honored the ways of the Lord.
The Lord's presence with Hezekiah was reflected in his success across various endeavors.

Political Events and Military Actions

Hezekiah rebelled against the rule of the king of Assyria.
Hezekiah successfully defeated the Philistines from the fortified city and Gaza.
Shalmaneser, king of Assyria, laid siege to Samaria during Hezekiah's fourth year.
The Assyrians besieged Samaria for three years before taking the city.

Consequences of Assyrian Conquest

Post-conquest of Samaria, the king of Assyria deported the Israelites to Assyria.
Israelites were relocated to regions such as Halah, Gozan on the Habor River, and towns of the Medes.
Israel's exile to Assyria is attributed to their breach of God's covenant.

Later Conflicts with Assyria

Sennacherib of Assyria launched an attack against Hezekiah in his fourth year as king.
Hezekiah sent a message to Sennacherib while he was located at Lachish.

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Test your knowledge of 2 Kings Chapter 18 with this set of flashcard-style multiple-choice questions. Dive into the leadership of Hezekiah and the historical context of Judah and Israel during this period. Perfect for students of biblical studies or anyone interested in Old Testament history.