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Who was the king of Judah?
Who was the king of Judah?
Abijah
Who was the king of Israel?
Who was the king of Israel?
Jeroboam
How many years did Jeroboam rule when Abijah started ruling Judah?
How many years did Jeroboam rule when Abijah started ruling Judah?
18 years
How long did Abijah rule?
How long did Abijah rule?
Who was Abijah's mom?
Who was Abijah's mom?
Who was Abijah's grandfather?
Who was Abijah's grandfather?
Who was Michaiah's father?
Who was Michaiah's father?
Who was Uriel's daughter?
Who was Uriel's daughter?
Who was Uriel's grandson?
Who was Uriel's grandson?
Uriel and Michaiah were from / natives of?
Uriel and Michaiah were from / natives of?
How did Abijah set the war?
How did Abijah set the war?
How many men / soldiers were from Judah?
How many men / soldiers were from Judah?
How many men / soldiers were from Israel?
How many men / soldiers were from Israel?
Where did Abijah stand?
Where did Abijah stand?
Mount Zemariam is in what mountain?
Mount Zemariam is in what mountain?
Who gave the kingdom of Israel to David and his sons?
Who gave the kingdom of Israel to David and his sons?
What covenant did God use to give the kingdom to Israel?
What covenant did God use to give the kingdom to Israel?
Who was Jeroboam's dad?
Who was Jeroboam's dad?
Who was Nebat's son?
Who was Nebat's son?
Who was Solomon's servant?
Who was Solomon's servant?
Whom did Jeroboam gather?
Whom did Jeroboam gather?
Who was Solomon's son?
Who was Solomon's son?
Who was Rehoboam's dad?
Who was Rehoboam's dad?
Who built the golden calves?
Who built the golden calves?
Who cast out priests?
Who cast out priests?
Who were the priests?
Who were the priests?
Who were the priests in Israel?
Who were the priests in Israel?
What did you have to do to become a priest in Israel?
What did you have to do to become a priest in Israel?
Who told Judah to wait upon the Lord?
Who told Judah to wait upon the Lord?
When did the priest burn incense and sacrifices?
When did the priest burn incense and sacrifices?
Where was the shewbread set?
Where was the shewbread set?
What are the candlesticks and lamps made out of?
What are the candlesticks and lamps made out of?
Who was the captain of Judah?
Who was the captain of Judah?
What were the priests' trumpets used for?
What were the priests' trumpets used for?
What was Judah's reaction to being ambushed?
What was Judah's reaction to being ambushed?
What did God do when he heard Judah's cries?
What did God do when he heard Judah's cries?
How many men from Israel died in battle?
How many men from Israel died in battle?
What cities did Abijah take?
What cities did Abijah take?
How many wives did Abijah have?
How many wives did Abijah have?
How many sons did Abijah have?
How many sons did Abijah have?
How many daughters did Abijah have?
How many daughters did Abijah have?
How many total children did Abijah have?
How many total children did Abijah have?
Who was the prophet at that time?
Who was the prophet at that time?
Study Notes
Key Figures
- Abijah: King of Judah who ruled for 3 years; grandson of Uriel and son of Michaiah.
- Jeroboam: King of Israel during Abijah's reign; ruled for 18 years when Abijah became king; gathered the children of Belial and built golden calves.
- Michaiah: Mother of Abijah; daughter of Uriel.
- Uriel: Grandfather of Abijah; father of Michaiah.
- Rehoboam: Son of Solomon and king of Judah before Abijah.
Important Numbers
- Abijah ruled for 3 years.
- Jeroboam had an army of 800,000 men, while Judah had 400,000 soldiers.
- Abijah fathered a total of 38 children: 22 sons and 16 daughters.
Locations
- Abijah positioned himself at Mount Zemariam, which is in Mount Ephraim.
- Cities captured by Abijah include Bethel, Jeshana, and Ephriam.
Events and Actions
- Abijah set his army in array, demonstrating military readiness.
- The priests in Judah used trumpets to cry the alarm against Israel when ambushed.
- Judah’s response to being attacked was to cry unto the Lord, which prompted God to smite Israel in battle.
Religious Context
- God gave the kingdom of Israel to David and his descendants via the Covenant of Salt.
- Jeroboam cast out the sons of Aaron as priests and restructured the religious practices in Israel.
- To become a priest in Israel, one needed to sacrifice a young bullock and seven rams.
Consequences
- God’s response to Judah's cries resulted in the death of 500,000 men from Israel during battle.
- Abijah’s leadership showcased the influence of divine help in military success and kingship.
Prophetic Context
- Iddo served as the prophet during Abijah's time, indicating the presence of prophetic guidance in the leadership of Judah.
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Test your knowledge of 2 Chronicles 13 with this quiz that focuses on key figures and events. Explore the reigns of Abijah and Jeroboam, along with other important details from this chapter. Perfect for Bible study groups or individual revision!
