1&2 Kings, 1&2 Chronicles, Ezra, Nehemiah Reading Quiz

What is often called the Deuteronomic History of the Kings of Israel and Judah?

• 1 and 2 Samuel

• 1 and 2 Kings

• 1 and 2 Chronicles

• The Book of the Acts of Solomon

According to the text, what was the most important factor in the reigns of Israel's kings?

• Their military conquests

• Their economic policies

• Their observance of the law of the Central Sanctuary

• Their diplomatic relationships

What was the main reason for the rebellion and division of the monarchy after Solomon's death, as suggested by the writer?

• Solomon's military campaigns

• Solomon's economic reforms

• Solomon's failure to destroy the high places of worship

• Solomon's foreign policies

How does the second part of the history describe the activities of the kings of both the northern and the southern kingdoms?

• By the prosperity of their reigns

• By the length of their reigns

• By the attitude of the king toward the law of Yahweh

• By the number of battles they won

According to the text, what was the more serious offense that the writer of Kings regarded a king could commit?

• Neglecting the poor and needy

• Permitting worship at local shrines or high places

• Failing to enforce the law

• Engaging in personal misconduct

What system does the second part of the history in the text use to date events?

• A system based on the reigns of Egyptian pharaohs

• A system of chronology based on the writer's own timeline

• A system of chronology that corresponds the reign of northern and southern kings

• A system based on the Gregorian calendar

Which kingdom is the focus of the third part of the history discussed in the text?

• The northern kingdom

• The southern kingdom, Judah

• The eastern kingdom

• The western kingdom

Who is regarded as a great reformer by the writer of the text?

• King Uzziah

• King Manasseh

• King Josiah

• King Amon

What is the approximate date given for the authors of 1 and 2 Chronicles?

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What is the central theme of the introduction to Chronicles as described in the text?

• The genealogy of the kings of Israel

• The sketch of the period from Adam to David

• The history of the tabernacle in the wilderness

• The laws and regulations of the Priest's Code