FBI Semester 4 people/matching

Jeroboam

Cabinet member of Solomon, led the revolt that divided the kingdom, his false altar & golden calf religion caused his kingdom to sin.

Ahab

Married Jezebel. Defeated Syria twice, but then slain in battle with them.

Ahab

Denounced by Elijah (for Baal worship) & Micaiah, who predicted his death. Tricked godly king Jehoshaphat of Judah into a two-fold compromise, a matrimonial & a military alliance.

Jehu

Anointed by Elisha to execute Ahab's Dynasty, famous for chariot riding and executing Jehoram and southern king Ahaziah, Jezebel and the priest of Baal.

Hoshea

Became Vassal of Assyrian King, then rebelled with Egypt & was imprisoned.

Rehoboam

Son of Solomon who caused the civil war

Jehoshaphat

Second righteous King of Judah, instituted a nationwide Bible education program. Compromised with Ahab and his two sons.

Athaliah

Daughter of Ahab and Jezebel, Mother of slain Ahaziah, and widow of Joram.

Athaliah

At her son's death, she slaughtered all his children, except one, Joash, who was hidden. She was executed by Jehoiada the priest

Joash

surviving heir of all his slain brothers, began to rule at age 7, Was executed by his own palace guard.

Joash

lived for God under the direction of Jehoiada the priest, but became a cruel leader after his death, even sanctioning the stoning of the High Priest Zechariah who called for national repentance

Uzziah

A good ruler, mighty warrior, and great builder, but intruded into priesthood, punished with leprosy.

Hezekiah

Second best king of the southern kingdom, helped organize a great Passover, Psalms & Proverbs

Hezekiah

Saw death angel defeat Assyrians surrounding Jerusalem, was given 15 extra years to live in answer to prayer

Manasseh

longest ruling and worth of all the kings. Saved before his death

Josiah

Best king since David and last good king, slain in battle with Egypt. Rediscovered the books of Moses and led the nation in a great revival.

Jehoiakim

Judah's 3rd worse King, experienced 1st of 3 invasions by Babylon. Persecuted Jeremiah, burned portions of Bible, received burial of a donkey.

Zedekiah

Persecuted Jeremiah, rebelled against Babylon, blinded & taken to Babylon.

Micaiah

Prophet who Ahab hated and jailed because he always prophesied evil concerning him.

Jehoiada

High priest who hid, appointed, mentored young king Joash, and executed Queen Athaliah.

Sennacherib

Assyrian who attacked Jerusalem, mocked God, saw 185,000 troops slain by God, and was murdered by his sons.

Nebuchadnezzar

Babylonian king who conquered Jerusalem

Gehazai

faithless servant of Elisha who lied to gain reward from Naaman and was struck with leprosy

Naaman

Syrian general who was healed of leprosy after 7 dips in Jordan River

Naboth

innocent vineyard owner murdered by Ahab

Elijah

announced 3 ½ year drought (Elijah/Elisha)

Elijah

was fed by ravens (Elijah/Elisha)

Elijah

fed a starving widow whose meal barrel and oil never failed (Elijah/Elisha)

Elijah

faced the prophets of Baal on Mt. Caramel (Elijah/Elisha)

Elijah

called down fire to consume 50 soldiers (Elijah/Elisha)

Elijah

rode to heaven in a fiery chariot (Elijah/Elisha)

Elisha

created oil in empty vessels (Elijah/Elisha)

Elisha

saw she-bears kill 42 mockers (Elijah/Elisha)

Elisha

showed his servant an angelic army of chariots (Elijah/Elisha)

Elisha

blinded the Syrian army (Elijah/Elisha)

Elisha

raised a dead man who touched his bones (Elijah/Elisha)

Kings

written by Jeremiah (Kings/Chronicles)

Chronicles

written by Ezra (Kings/Chronicles)

Kings

written early in the captivity/exile (Kings/Chronicles)

Kings

emphasis on promised judgment (Kings/Chronicles)

Kings

written to captives (Kings/Chronicles)

Kings

to encourage repentance (Kings/Chronicles)

Kings

emphasis on prophets and kings (Kings/Chronicles)

Kings

explains God’s reasons for allowing captivity (Kings/Chronicles)

Chronicles

written after the Return (Kings/Chronicles)

Chronicles

emphasis on promised blessings (Kings/Chronicles)

Chronicles

written to returnees (Kings/Chronicles)

Chronicles

to encourage rebuilding (Kings/Chronicles)

Chronicles

emphasis on Priests and Temple (Kings/Chronicles)

Chronicles

explains God’s faithfulness in allowing Restoration (Kings/Chronicles)

Northern Kingdom

10 tribes in rebellion against the house of David (North/South)

Northern Kingdom

called Israel (North/South)

Northern Kingdom

capital Samaria (North/South)

Northern Kingdom

first king - Jeroboam (North/South)

Northern Kingdom

no revivals and all 19 rulers were ungodly (North/South)

Northern Kingdom

carried captive by Assyria (North/South)

Southern Kingdom

2 tribes loyal to the house of David (North/South)

Southern Kingdom

called Judah (North/South)

Southern Kingdom

capital Jerusalem (North/South)

Southern Kingdom

first king - Rehoboam (North/South)

Southern Kingdom

multiple revivals and 8 rulers were Godly (North/South)

Southern Kingdom

carried captive by Babylon (North/South)