II Kings Chapter 3 - Bible Bowl (NKJV)

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Jehoram was the son of whom?

son of Ahab and Jezebel

Jehoram was the brother of whom?

brother of Ahaziah

Jehoram became king over what country after the death of whom?

king of Israel after death of Ahaziah

How long did Jehoram reign?

12 years Signup and view all the answers

Was Jehoram a good king?

False Signup and view all the answers

What good thing did Jehoram do?

He put away the sacred pillar of Baal that his father Ahab had made. Signup and view all the answers

Whose sins did Jehoram persist in?

Jeroboam the son of Nebat Signup and view all the answers

Who was the king of Moab at this time?

Mesha Signup and view all the answers

What did the king of Moab regularly pay to the king of Israel?

one hundred thousand lambs and the wool of one hundred thousand rams Signup and view all the answers

When did the king of Moab rebel against Israel?

When Ahab died Signup and view all the answers

Who did King Jehoram go to war with against the king of Moab?

King Jehoshaphat Signup and view all the answers

What route did King Jehoram take?

The Wilderness of Edom Signup and view all the answers

What other king joined with Jehoram and Jehoshaphat?

The king of Edom Signup and view all the answers

What happened in the middle of the journey?

They ran out of water for the army and the animals. Signup and view all the answers

Which king asked for a prophet during the journey?

Jehoshaphat Signup and view all the answers

Who told the kings about the prophet Elisha?

One of the servants of the king of Israel Jehoram Signup and view all the answers

Did Elisha want to help the kings?

False Signup and view all the answers

On what account did Elisha help King Jehoram?

On the account of King Jehoshaphat Signup and view all the answers

What did Elisha request?

A musician to play an instrument Signup and view all the answers

What did Elisha tell the kings to do in the valley?

He told them to dig ditches in the valley. Signup and view all the answers

What did Elisha prophesy?

The valley will be filled with water and God will deliver Moab into their hands. Signup and view all the answers

How was the Moabite tricked into the Israelite camp?

The Moabites saw the valley filled with red water and thought it was blood, but this was actually the effect of the sun shining on it. Signup and view all the answers

How did the king of Moab stop the war?

The king of Moab offered his firstborn son as a sacrifice on the city wall. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Jehoram's Kingship

Jehoram was the son of Ahab and Jezebel, notable figures in Israel's history.
Brother of Ahaziah, who preceded him as king.
He ascended the throne of Israel following Ahaziah's death.
Reigned for 12 years, as indicated in the text.

Character Assessment

Regarded as an evil king due to his continued sinful practices.
Despite his wickedness, he took a significant step by removing the sacred pillar of Baal that his father had established.

Moab and Conflict

Musha was the king of Moab, who had a treaty with Israel, regularly paying tribute consisting of lambs and rams’ wool.
Following Ahab's death, Mesha rebelled against Israel, prompting conflict.
Jehoram allied with King Jehoshaphat of Judah to confront Moab.

Military Expedition

Jehoram chose the Wilderness of Edom as the route for their military campaign.
An additional ally, the king of Edom, joined their forces.
En route, the coalition encountered a critical water shortage affecting both soldiers and livestock.

Seeking Prophetic Guidance

Jehoshaphat suggested finding a prophet for divine insight during the crisis.
A servant of Jehoram mentioned the prophet Elisha, known for his prophetic abilities.

Elisha's Intervention

Initially reluctant to assist the kings, Elisha ultimately agreed due to his respect for King Jehoshaphat.
He requested a musician to create a conducive atmosphere for prophecy.
Elisha instructed the kings to dig ditches in the valley, promising miraculous provision.

Prophetic Revelation

Elisha prophesied that the valley would be miraculously filled with water and that the Moabites would be delivered into their hands.

Moabite Misunderstanding

The Moabites misinterpreted a phenomenon—the valley appeared filled with red water due to sunlight reflecting on it, leading them to believe there was blood, thus thinking they had been betrayed.

Conclusion of War

To halt the conflict, the king of Moab sacrificed his firstborn son on the city wall after failing to breach the defenses of the Israelites, illustrating the desperation of his situation amid the war.

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Test your knowledge of II Kings Chapter 3 with these flashcards designed for the Bible Bowl using the New King James Version. Explore key figures like Jehoram and significant events during his reign that shaped Israel's history.