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Who rebelled after the death of Ahab (2 Kgs 1:1)?
Who rebelled after the death of Ahab (2 Kgs 1:1)?
- Edom (correct)
- Moab (correct)
- Ammon
- Aram (correct)
How had Ahaziah injured himself (2 Kgs 1:2)?
How had Ahaziah injured himself (2 Kgs 1:2)?
- He had fallen off the city gate when his troops entered the city (correct)
- He had fallen through the lattice of his upper room (correct)
- His foot had been run over by a chariot entering the city (correct)
- He had been struck by an arrow (correct)
Who did Ahaziah consult with to see if he would recover from his injury (2 Kgs 1:2)?
Who did Ahaziah consult with to see if he would recover from his injury (2 Kgs 1:2)?
- Chemosh (correct)
- Moloch
- Baal-Zebub (correct)
- Marduk (correct)
Baal-Zebub was the god of what city (2 Kgs 1:2)?
Baal-Zebub was the god of what city (2 Kgs 1:2)?
Who asked Ahaziah 'Is there no God in Israel that you consult with Baal-Zebub...' (2 Kgs 1:3)?
Who asked Ahaziah 'Is there no God in Israel that you consult with Baal-Zebub...' (2 Kgs 1:3)?
How was Elijah told to go and confront Ahaziah over consulting with Baal-Zebub about his injury (2 Kgs 1:3)?
How was Elijah told to go and confront Ahaziah over consulting with Baal-Zebub about his injury (2 Kgs 1:3)?
What was the message from God to Ahaziah about his injury (2 Kgs 1:4)?
What was the message from God to Ahaziah about his injury (2 Kgs 1:4)?
King Ahaziah was king of what city (2 Kgs 1:3)?
King Ahaziah was king of what city (2 Kgs 1:3)?
How did Ahaziah's messengers describe Elijah (2 Kgs 1:8)?
How did Ahaziah's messengers describe Elijah (2 Kgs 1:8)?
When introducing Elijah, he is called Elijah the ______ (2 Kgs 1:3)?
When introducing Elijah, he is called Elijah the ______ (2 Kgs 1:3)?
How did the captain that Ahaziah sent to Elijah address Elijah (2 Kgs 1:9)?
How did the captain that Ahaziah sent to Elijah address Elijah (2 Kgs 1:9)?
How did Elijah respond to the captain and his men sent from Ahaziah (2 Kgs 1:10)?
How did Elijah respond to the captain and his men sent from Ahaziah (2 Kgs 1:10)?
How many men did the captain sent by Ahaziah to Elijah have with him (2 Kgs 1:9)?
How many men did the captain sent by Ahaziah to Elijah have with him (2 Kgs 1:9)?
How did the third captain sent from Ahaziah to Elijah differ from the two before him (2 Kgs 1:13)?
How did the third captain sent from Ahaziah to Elijah differ from the two before him (2 Kgs 1:13)?
With the third captain sent from Ahaziah, what did the angel of the Lord tell Elijah to do (2 Kgs 1:15)?
With the third captain sent from Ahaziah, what did the angel of the Lord tell Elijah to do (2 Kgs 1:15)?
What did Elijah tell Ahaziah when he went to see him (2 Kgs 1:16)?
What did Elijah tell Ahaziah when he went to see him (2 Kgs 1:16)?
What did Elijah ask Ahaziah (2 Kgs 1:16)?
What did Elijah ask Ahaziah (2 Kgs 1:16)?
When Ahaziah died, what comment was made revealing one of the major themes of 2 Kings (2 Kgs 1:17)?
When Ahaziah died, what comment was made revealing one of the major themes of 2 Kings (2 Kgs 1:17)?
Flashcards
Who rebelled after Ahab?
Who rebelled after Ahab?
Edom rebelled against Israel after the death of King Ahab.
Ahaziah's injury
Ahaziah's injury
Ahaziah injured himself by falling through the lattice of an upper room in Samaria.
Consulted deity
Consulted deity
Ahaziah consulted Baal-Zebub, the god of Ekron, to determine if he would recover from his fall.
Baal-Zebub's city
Baal-Zebub's city
Baal-Zebub was the god of Ekron.
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Who confronted Ahaziah?
Who confronted Ahaziah?
Elijah confronted Ahaziah for consulting Baal-Zebub, questioning if there was no God in Israel to inquire of.
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How was Elijah told?
How was Elijah told?
Elijah received God's instructions in a dream to confront Ahaziah about consulting Baal-Zebub.
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Message to Ahaziah
Message to Ahaziah
God's message to Ahaziah was that he would not recover from his injury and would die.
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Ahaziah's kingdom
Ahaziah's kingdom
King Ahaziah reigned over Samaria.
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Description of Elijah
Description of Elijah
Ahaziah's messengers described Elijah as a hairy man wearing a leather belt around his waist.
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Elijah's title
Elijah's title
Elijah the Tishbite
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First captain's address
First captain's address
The first captain addressed Elijah disrespectfully, demanding he come down.
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Fire from heaven
Fire from heaven
The first time, Elijah called down fire from heaven to consume the captain and his fifty men.
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Captain's company
Captain's company
The captain sent by Ahaziah had fifty soldiers with him.
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Third captain's plea
Third captain's plea
The third captain humbled himself before Elijah, pleading for his life and the lives of his men.
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Angel's instruction
Angel's instruction
The angel of the Lord instructed Elijah to go with the third captain and not be afraid.
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Elijah's message
Elijah's message
Elijah told Ahaziah that because he consulted Baal-Zebub instead of the Lord, he would not recover from his illness.
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Elijah's question
Elijah's question
Elijah questioned Ahaziah asking why he consulted Baal-Zebub rather than the Lord.
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Ahaziah's death
Ahaziah's death
Ahaziah died, fulfilling the word of the Lord spoken through Elijah, highlighting prophetic power.
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Key Characters and Events
- Ahaziah rebelled after the death of King Ahab, specifically from the kingdom of Moab.
- Ahaziah suffered an injury after falling through the lattice of his upper room.
Consulting Idols
- Ahaziah sought guidance from Baal-Zebub, the god of Ekron, concerning his recovery from injury.
- Elijah confronted Ahaziah, questioning why he consulted Baal-Zebub instead of the God of Israel.
Divine Messages
- God sent a message through Elijah, declaring that Ahaziah would not recover and would die from his injury.
- The message emphasized the lack of faith in Ahaziah’s reliance on false gods.
Description of Elijah
- Elijah was described by Ahaziah's messengers as wearing a garment of hair and a leather belt, reflecting traditional prophetic attire.
- Elijah is formally introduced as "Elijah the Tishbite," highlighting his origin.
Confrontations with Captains
- Ahaziah sent captains to confront Elijah, each captain bringing 50 men.
- The first two captains were consumed by fire after threatening Elijah, showcasing his authority as a prophet.
Third Captain’s Approach
- The third captain took a different approach, showing humility by kneeling and pleading for mercy for himself and his men.
- The angel of the Lord instructed Elijah to accompany the third captain without fear.
Elijah's Final Message to Ahaziah
- Elijah conveyed to Ahaziah that he would die because of his unfaithfulness and reliance on Baal-Zebub, not God.
- Elijah explicitly questioned why Ahaziah sought help from Baal-Zebub given the presence of God in Israel.
Themes and Conclusion
- Ahaziah died as prophesied, underscoring the theme of the sovereignty of God's word in the narrative of 2 Kings.
- His death highlighted the consequences of turning away from God and seeking guidance from false idols.
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