Study the Bible in Two Years

Friday   – 1 Kings 15-16

1.  We will number the kings of Judah and Israel, to help keep track of them.  Make use of the attached chart of the kings.   King Asa, (Judah 3 or J3) is the first faithful king after Solomon. How long does he rule?  15:10.

2.  During Asa’s reign in Judah, there are 7 different kings of Israel. Each one is worse than the king before him.  What happened to Jeroboam’s family?  15:29.  What happened to Baasha’s family?  16:11.  How long did Zimri last?  16:15.   Who won the Civil War after that?  16:22.     What does this tell you about the spiritual state of Israel?

3.   Omri’s son Ahab (Israel 8 or I8) is most familiar to us because he is the main king during the time of the prophet Elijah.  In just 50 years, the northern kingdom of Israel has degenerated to go back to worshipping what Canaanite god? 16:31.   What is the name of  Ahab’s famous wife and where does she come from?