Week 4: The Kingdom Period - Kings and Chronicles

Lecture Notes

This week, we study the books of Kings and Chronicles, which focus on the establishment, division, and eventual fall of the Israelite monarchy.

Reading Assignment

Read Chapters 8-10 of *Encountering the Old Testament*.

Quiz

1. Who was the first king of Israel?
Saul
David
Solomon
Hezekiah

2. Which king is known for building the Temple in Jerusalem?
Solomon
David
Rehoboam
Ahab

3. Which king of Israel was known for his wickedness?
Hezekiah
Jeroboam
Ahab
Josiah

4. What was the primary concern of the book of Chronicles?
The history of the monarchy
The reigns of Israel's kings
The restoration of Israel after exile
The reign of David and Solomon

5. What event caused the split of the Israelite kingdom?
Solomon's death
The Assyrian invasion
The rebellion of Jeroboam
The Babylonian exile

Writing Activity

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