The Kings of Israel — Bible Quiz

Category: Adults

From Saul to the fall of Jerusalem

12 questions

1. Who was the first king of Israel?
   Answer: Saul
   Saul was anointed the first king (1 Samuel 10:1).
2. Which king built the first temple?
   Answer: Solomon
   Solomon built the temple of the LORD (1 Kings 6:1).
3. How many wives did Solomon have?
   Answer: 700 wives
   He had 700 wives of royal birth and 300 concubines (1 Kings 11:3).
4. Which king danced before the ark?
   Answer: David
   David danced before the LORD with all his might (2 Samuel 6:14).
5. Into how many kingdoms did Israel divide?
   Answer: 2
   Israel (north) and Judah (south) after Solomon (1 Kings 12:20).
6. Which king repented upon seeing the writings of the Law?
   Answer: Josiah
   Josiah tore his garments when he heard the Law (2 Kings 22:11).
7. Which wicked king reigned for 55 years?
   Answer: Manasseh
   Manasseh reigned 55 years and did evil (2 Kings 21:1-2).
8. Which king saw his enemy's army destroyed by an angel?
   Answer: Hezekiah (against the Assyrians)
   The angel struck down 185,000 Assyrians (2 Kings 19:35).
9. Which king was struck with leprosy?
   Answer: Uzziah
   Uzziah was struck with leprosy for burning incense (2 Chronicles 26:19-20).
10. Under which king did Jerusalem fall?
    Answer: Zedekiah
    Jerusalem fell under Zedekiah in 586 BC (2 Kings 25:1-7).
11. What did God give Solomon when he asked for wisdom?
    Answer: Wisdom plus riches and honor
    God gave him wisdom, riches, and honor (1 Kings 3:12-13).
12. Which king introduced the worship of Baal in Israel?
    Answer: Ahab
    Ahab, driven by Jezebel, served Baal (1 Kings 16:31-33).