SS Chapter 6 Lesson 2

Samuel chose this person as king [even though he warned them a king would enslave them and tax them].

• Abraham

• Saul

• Soloman

• Elijah

This person became king AFTER Saul lost support of the people because he disobeyed some of God's commands.

• Soloman

• David

• Samuel

• Saul

Which of the following is NOT true about King David?

• He defeated Goliath with a slingshot, staff, and five smooth stones.

• King Elijah placed his army under David's command

• He united the Israelite tribes.

• He established the capital city of Jerusalem.

David is believed to have written many of the sacred songs found in the Hebrew Bible's Book of _______.

• Jingles

• Rhymes

• Lyrics

• Psalms

After King David's death, his son _______ became the next Israelite king around 970 B.C.

• Elijah

• David Jr.

• Solomon

• Saul

Which of the following did Solomon NOT accomplish?

• Founded Israel

• Brought a long period of peace to the region

• Constructed many cities and built the first temple in Jerusalem

• Author of proverbs that are recorded in the Hebrew Bible

What are proverbs?

• wise sayings

• action words

• promises

• rules

Why did many Israelites turn against Solomon?

• They always hated him.

• He stole all of their money.

• He was working on his own building projects and demanded they pay high taxes.

• They never turned against him.

Which of the following is NOT true about life after Solomon's death?

• Israelites entered a troubled period in their history.

• Deep disagreements split their kingdom.

• Powerful neighbors threatened their survival.

• The Israelites became rich and powerful immediately following Solomon's death.

Ten northern tribes rebelled against the government in Jerusalem. They ended up founding a separate kingdom called ______ whose capital was _______.

• Samaria, Israel

• Israel, Jericho

• Jericho, Samaria

• Israel, Samaria