18-01

What did Solomon ask God to do for him?

He asked God to make him very wise.

18-02

What was the purpose of the Temple that Solomon built?

It was a place for the people to worship God and offer sacrifices.

18-03

What serious sins did Solomon commit?

He married many foreign women and worshiped their gods in his old age.

18-04

How did God punish Solomon’s sins?

God said he would divide the nation of Israel into two kingdoms after Solomon’s death.

18-06

What foolish answer did Rehoboam give to the people?

I will make you work harder and punish you more than my father, Solomon, did.

18-07

What was the name of the kingdom founded by the two southern tribes who remained with Rehoboam?

It was named the kingdom of Judah.

18-08

How many of the tribes rebelled against Rehoboam and formed the northern kingdom?

Ten tribes joined the kingdom of Israel.

18-09

What did Jeroboam do to keep his people from going to Judah to worship at the Temple?

He built and placed two idols in the kingdom of Israel for his people to worship.

18-11

How many of the kings of Israel were faithful to God?

None of them were faithful.

18-12

What were some of the evil practices that were often included in the worship of idols?

They took part in sexual immorality and child sacrifice.

18-13

Who was the ancestor of the kings of Judah?

King David was their ancestor.

Were any kings of Judah faithful to God?

Yes, some were faithful, but most were evil.