1 Kings 21-22 (April 20)
Test your knowledge of the bible passage: 1 Kings 21-22
Questions and Answers
- 1.
1 Kings 21:1-2 Now Naboth the Jezreelite had a vineyard in Jezreel, beside the palace of Ahab king of Samaria. 2 And after this Ahab said to Naboth, “Give me your vineyard, that I may have it for a vegetable garden, because it is near my house, and I will give you a better vineyard for it; or, if it seems good to you, I will give you _____”
- A.
10 wives for it
- B.
10 goats for it
- C.
Its value in money.
Correct Answer
C. Its value in money.Explanation
In this passage, Ahab, the king of Samaria, desires to acquire Naboth's vineyard, which is located near his palace. Ahab offers to exchange the vineyard for a better one or to compensate Naboth with its value in money. The correct answer, "its value in money," suggests that Ahab is willing to pay Naboth a fair price for his vineyard. This indicates that Ahab recognizes the value of Naboth's property and is willing to make a reasonable offer to acquire it.Rate this question:
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- 2.
1 Kings 21:1 (Now Naboth the Jezreelite had a vineyard in Jezreel, beside the palace of Ahab king of SAMARIA.) Where/what is Samaria?
- A.
The region of the northern kingdom of the 10 tribes of Israel
- B.
The capital city of the northern kingdom of Israel
- C.
Watch Mountain
- D.
30 miles north of Jerusalem; 6 miles NW of Shechem
- E.
All of the above
Correct Answer
E. All of the aboveExplanation
The correct answer is all of the above. Samaria refers to both the region of the northern kingdom of the 10 tribes of Israel and the capital city of the northern kingdom of Israel. It is also located 30 miles north of Jerusalem and 6 miles northwest of Shechem.Rate this question:
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- 3.
1 Kings 21:3 3 But Naboth said to Ahab, “_______.”
- A.
I will give it to you if you give me your palace
- B.
The Lord forbid that I should give you the inheritance of my fathers
- C.
I will sell it to you for a price. How much can you pay?
Correct Answer
B. The Lord forbid that I should give you the inheritance of my fathers -
- 4.
1 Kings 21:7 7 And Jezebel his wife said to him, “Do you now govern Israel? Arise and eat bread and let your heart be cheerful; ____ will give you the vineyard of Naboth the Jezreelite.”
- A.
I
- B.
Naboth
- C.
Elijah
Correct Answer
A. IExplanation
Jezebel is speaking to her husband, Ahab, in this passage. She is mocking him and questioning his ability to govern Israel. She tells him to eat bread and be cheerful because she will take care of obtaining the vineyard of Naboth the Jezreelite for him. The missing word in the passage is "I," indicating that Jezebel will be the one to secure the vineyard for Ahab.Rate this question:
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- 5.
8 So she wrote letters in Ahab's name and sealed them with his seal, and she sent the letters to the elders and the leaders who lived with Naboth in his city. 9 And she wrote in the letters, “Proclaim a fast, and set Naboth at the head of the people. 10 And set two worthless men opposite him, and let them bring a charge against him, saying, ‘You have ___________.’ Then take him out and stone him to death.” -1 Kings 21:8-10
- A.
Cursed God and the king
- B.
Gone back on your promise to give Ahab your vineyard
- C.
Been seen working on the Sabbath
Correct Answer
A. Cursed God and the kingExplanation
The correct answer is "cursed God and the king" because Queen Jezebel is plotting to have Naboth falsely accused and executed. By writing letters in Ahab's name and using his seal, she is manipulating the elders and leaders to proclaim a fast and set Naboth at the head of the people. Then, she instructs them to bring false charges against Naboth, accusing him of cursing God and the king, which would be a serious offense. This manipulation ultimately leads to Naboth's death.Rate this question:
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- 6.
1 Kings 21:15-16 15 As soon as Jezebel heard that Naboth had been stoned and was dead, Jezebel said to Ahab, “Arise, take possession of the vineyard of Naboth the Jezreelite, which he refused to give you for money, for Naboth is not alive, but dead.” 16 And as soon as Ahab heard that Naboth was dead, Ahab arose ___________.
- A.
And tore his clothes, put ashes on his head, and mourned for Nahab for 40 days
- B.
To go down to the vineyard of Naboth the Jezreelite, to take possession of it
- C.
And killed Jezebel
Correct Answer
B. To go down to the vineyard of Naboth the Jezreelite, to take possession of itExplanation
After hearing of Naboth's death, Ahab's immediate response was to go down to the vineyard of Naboth and take possession of it. This suggests that Ahab saw an opportunity to acquire the vineyard now that its owner was no longer alive.Rate this question:
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- 7.
For three years Syria and Israel continued without war. Where/what was Syria? 1 Kings 22:1
- A.
The name of the place where the Arameans lived
- B.
The nation of Aram
- C.
The descendants of Aram, the 5th son of Shem
- D.
All of the above
Correct Answer
D. All of the aboveExplanation
The correct answer is "all of the above." According to 1 Kings 22:1, Syria refers to the place where the Arameans lived, the nation of Aram, and the descendants of Aram, the 5th son of Shem.Rate this question:
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- 8.
The genealogy of the Israelites is traced back to which one of Shem's 5 sons? (Use your genealogy chart located in the "docs section.")
- A.
Aram
- B.
Lud
- C.
Arphaxad
- D.
Elam
- E.
Asshur
Correct Answer
C. ArphaxadExplanation
The correct answer is Arphaxad. According to the genealogy chart, Arphaxad is one of Shem's sons and the ancestor of the Israelites.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Of which tribe was "Gilead" from? (see: Numbers 26:29)
- A.
Benjamin
- B.
Judah
- C.
Manasseh
Correct Answer
C. ManassehExplanation
In Numbers 26:29, it is mentioned that "Gilead" belonged to the tribe of Manasseh. Therefore, the correct answer is Manasseh.Rate this question:
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- 10.
4 And he said to Jehoshaphat, “Will you go with me to battle at Ramoth-gilead?” And Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel, “I am as you are, __________.” -1 King 22:4
- A.
My people would disown me if they knew but I will go with you
- B.
My people as your people, my horses as your horses
- C.
My people would want me to help you fight this battle
Correct Answer
B. My people as your people, my horses as your horsesExplanation
The correct answer is "my people as your people, my horses as your horses." This answer shows Jehoshaphat's willingness to align himself with the king of Israel and support him in battle. By saying that his people and horses are as the king's, Jehoshaphat is expressing his loyalty and commitment to fight alongside him.Rate this question:
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- 11.
5 And Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel, “__________.” 6 Then the king of Israel gathered the prophets together, about four hundred men, and said to them, “Shall I go to battle against Ramoth-gilead, or shall I refrain?” And they said, “Go up, for the Lord will give it into the hand of the king.” -1 Kings 22:5-6
- A.
Inquire of the town medium to see what the result will be when we go to war
- B.
Inquire of your servants to see if they are ready
- C.
Inquire first for the word of the Lord
Correct Answer
C. Inquire first for the word of the LordExplanation
The correct answer is "Inquire first for the word of the Lord." In this passage, Jehoshaphat, the king of Judah, is seeking advice from the king of Israel about going to battle. Instead of relying on his own judgment or seeking advice from other sources, Jehoshaphat suggests that they inquire first for the word of the Lord. This shows that he values seeking God's guidance and wisdom before making any decisions, especially those related to war.Rate this question:
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- 12.
1 Kings 22:19-23 19 And Micaiah said, “Therefore hear the word of the Lord: I saw the Lord sitting on his throne, and all the host of heaven standing beside him on his right hand and on his left; 20 and the Lord said, ‘Who will entice Ahab, that he may go up and fall at Ramoth-gilead?’ And one said one thing, and another said another. 21 Then a spirit came forward and stood before the Lord, saying, ‘I will entice him.’ 22 And the Lord said to him, ‘By what means?’ And he said, ‘I will go out, and will be a _____ spirit in the mouth of all his prophets.’ And he said, ‘You are to entice him, and you shall succeed; go out and do so.’ 23 Now therefore behold, the Lord has put a ____ spirit in the mouth of all these your prophets; the Lord has declared disaster for you.”
- A.
Harmful
- B.
Jealous
- C.
Lying
Correct Answer
C. LyingExplanation
In this passage, Micaiah is recounting a vision where he saw the Lord sitting on his throne, surrounded by the host of heaven. The Lord asks who will entice Ahab to go up and fall at Ramoth-gilead, and a spirit comes forward and offers to do so. The spirit suggests that he will be a lying spirit in the mouth of all of Ahab's prophets. The Lord approves of this plan and allows the spirit to go ahead. Therefore, the correct answer is "lying" because the spirit intends to deceive and mislead Ahab through the false prophecies of his prophets.Rate this question:
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- 13.
26 And the king of Israel said, “Seize Micaiah, and take him back to Amon the governor of the city and to Joash the king's son, 27 and say, ‘Thus says the king, “Put this fellow in prison and feed him meager rations of bread and water, until I come in peace.”’” 28 And Micaiah said, “If you return in peace, _______.” And he said, “Hear, all you peoples!” -1 Kings 22:26-28
- A.
Please kill me
- B.
The Lord has not spoken by me
- C.
I will be ashamed for lying to you
Correct Answer
B. The Lord has not spoken by meExplanation
Micaiah is responding to the king's command to put him in prison and feed him meager rations. He sarcastically tells the king that if he returns in peace, then it means that the Lord has not spoken through him. This implies that Micaiah is confident in his prophecy that the king will not return in peace, indicating that the Lord has indeed spoken through him.Rate this question:
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- 14.
1 Kings 22:40 40 So Ahab slept with his fathers, and _______ reigned in his place.
- A.
Ahaziah his son
- B.
Elijah
- C.
Jehoshaphat
Correct Answer
A. Ahaziah his sonExplanation
After Ahab's death, his son Ahaziah succeeded him as the king. This is evident from the given verse that states "So Ahab slept with his fathers, and Ahaziah his son reigned in his place." Therefore, Ahaziah his son is the correct answer.Rate this question:
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