1 Kings 1-11 Quiz

Downright Hard

1. Who were the two men whom Joab murdered who were more righteous than he?

2. Describe the incident when Ahijah the prophet met Jereboam. What did it signify?

3. Describe the circumstances surrounding Joab's death.

4. Solomon's heart was turned to foreign gods by his many wives. He built places of pagan worship to please them and worshiped them himself. Name two of the four gods mentioned in 1 Kings whom he worshiped.

5. Name the man who 'violated his parole' by leaving Jerusalem against Solomon's orders. What happened to him?

6. How did Yahweh punish Solomon for his idolatry?

7. Why did Solomon have Adonijah executed?

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8. Put the following five events in proper chronological order.

   • Solomon executes Adonijah.
   • The Temple is built.
   • Jereboam rebels.
   • David dies.
   • The Queen of Sheba visits Solomon.

                    

9. Put the following five events in proper chronological order.

   • Solomon asks for wisdom.
   • Ahijah the prophet meets Jereboam.
   • Solomon executes Joab.
   • Rehoboam reigns.
   • Adonijah proclaims himself king.

                    

10. Put the following five events in proper chronological order.

    • Solomon executes Shimei.
    • Solomon marries Pharaoh's daughter.
    • Abishag is brought to King David.
    • Solomon builds pagan worship centers.
    • Adonijah asks for Abishag for a wife.

                     

11. For a special challenge, combine questions 8-10 to put all fifteen events in chronological order.

    • Solomon executes Adonijah.
    • The Temple is built.
    • Jereboam rebels.
    • David dies.
    • The Queen of Sheba visits Solomon.
    • Solomon builds pagan worship centers.
    • Ahijah the prophet meets Jereboam.
    • Solomon asks for wisdom.
    • Rehoboam reigns.
    • Adonijah proclaims himself king.
    • Solomon executes Shimei.
    • Solomon marries Pharaoh's daughter.
    • Abishag is brought to King David.
    • Solomon executes Joab.
    • Adonijah asks for Abishag for a wife.