Combo: Crumbling of the Kingdom

Who became king of Israel after Solomon’s death?

• A. Jeroboam
• B. Absalom
• C. Rehoboam
• D. David

What was Rehoboam's first proclamation as king?

• A. He would reduce taxes
• B. He would increase forced labor
• C. He would build a new temple
• D. He would declare war on neighboring nations

What was the result of Rehoboam's decision to increase forced labor?

• A. The people rebelled, leading to civil war
• B. The nation prospered
• C. The people rejoiced
• D. Foreign nations invaded Israel

After the kingdom split, what was the capital of the southern kingdom, Judah?

• A. Samaria
• B. Hebron
• C. Bethlehem
• D. Jerusalem

Which tribes formed the southern kingdom of Judah?

• A. All twelve tribes
• B. The tribes of Ephraim and Manasseh
• C. The tribes of Judah and Benjamin
• D. The tribes of Reuben and Simeon

What is the capital of the northern kingdom of Israel during the reign of Jeroboam?

• A. Jerusalem
• B. Hebron
• C. Samaria
• D. Bethel

Why did Jeroboam construct altars at Dan and Bethel?

• A. To prevent his people from traveling to Jerusalem to worship
• B. To give his people a place to worship other gods
• C. To honor neighboring nations
• D. To display his wealth

What did Jeroboam place on each of the altars at Dan and Bethel?

• A. Stone tablets
• B. A golden calf
• C. A bronze serpent
• D. A candelabra

What was God’s response to the moral and theological decline of Israel?

• A. He abandoned them
• B. He destroyed the altars at Dan and Bethel
• C. He appointed new kings to rule
• D. He sent prophets to urge them to repent

Why does God initially withhold judgment from Israel and Judah despite their disobedience?

• A. He fears losing their loyalty
• B. He relies on his promise to Abraham
• C. He wants to make them wealthy
• D. He is unable to judge them