1 Kings 21-22 (April 20)

1. 1 Kings 21:7 ⁷And 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."

I

Naboth

Elijah

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.

Explanation

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.

2. 1 Kings 21:3 ³But Naboth said to Ahab, "_______."

I will give it to you if you give me your palace

The Lord forbid that I should give you the inheritance of my fathers

I will sell it to you for a price. How much can you pay?

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Explanation

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3. 1 Kings 21:1-2 Now Naboth the Jezreelite had a vineyard in Jezreel, beside the palace of Ahab king of Samaria. ²And 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 _____"

10 wives for it

10 goats for it

Its value in money.

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.

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.

4. 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. ⁹And she wrote in the letters, "Proclaim a fast, and set Naboth at the head of the people. ¹⁰And 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

Cursed God and the king

Gone back on your promise to give Ahab your vineyard

Been seen working on the Sabbath

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.

Explanation

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.

5. 1 Kings 21:15-16 ¹⁵As 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." ¹⁶And as soon as Ahab heard that Naboth was dead, Ahab arose ___________.

And tore his clothes, put ashes on his head, and mourned for Nahab for 40 days

To go down to the vineyard of Naboth the Jezreelite, to take possession of it

And killed Jezebel

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.

Explanation

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.

6. ⁴And 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

My people would disown me if they knew but I will go with you

My people as your people, my horses as your horses

My people would want me to help you fight this battle

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.

Explanation

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.

7. 1 Kings 22:40 ⁴⁰So Ahab slept with his fathers, and _______ reigned in his place.

Ahaziah his son

Elijah

Jehoshaphat

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.

Explanation

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.

8. ⁵And Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel, "__________." ⁶Then 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

Inquire of the town medium to see what the result will be when we go to war

Inquire of your servants to see if they are ready

Inquire first for the word of the Lord

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.

Explanation

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.

9. 1 Kings 22:19-23 ¹⁹And 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; ²⁰and 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. ²¹Then a spirit came forward and stood before the Lord, saying, 'I will entice him.' ²²And 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.' ²³Now therefore behold, the Lord has put a ____ spirit in the mouth of all these your prophets; the Lord has declared disaster for you."

Harmful

Jealous

Lying

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.

Explanation

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.

10. For three years Syria and Israel continued without war. Where/what was Syria? 1 Kings 22:1

The name of the place where the Arameans lived

The nation of Aram

The descendants of Aram, the 5th son of Shem

All of the above

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.

Explanation

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.

11. ²⁶And 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, ²⁷and say, 'Thus says the king, "Put this fellow in prison and feed him meager rations of bread and water, until I come in peace."'" ²⁸And Micaiah said, "If you return in peace, _______." And he said, "Hear, all you peoples!" -1 Kings 22:26-28

Please kill me

The Lord has not spoken by me

I will be ashamed for lying to you

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.

Explanation

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.

12. 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?

The region of the northern kingdom of the 10 tribes of Israel

The capital city of the northern kingdom of Israel

Watch Mountain

30 miles north of Jerusalem; 6 miles NW of Shechem

All of the above

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.

Explanation

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.

13. Of which tribe was "Gilead" from? (see: Numbers 26:29)

Benjamin

Judah

Manasseh

In Numbers 26:29, it is mentioned that "Gilead" belonged to the tribe of Manasseh. Therefore, the correct answer is Manasseh.

Explanation

In Numbers 26:29, it is mentioned that "Gilead" belonged to the tribe of Manasseh. Therefore, the correct answer is Manasseh.

14. 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.")

Aram

Lud

Arphaxad

Elam

Asshur

The correct answer is Arphaxad. According to the genealogy chart, Arphaxad is one of Shem's sons and the ancestor of the Israelites.

Explanation

The correct answer is Arphaxad. According to the genealogy chart, Arphaxad is one of Shem's sons and the ancestor of the Israelites.