What you will learn
Test your knowledge of Saul, David, Solomon, the divided kingdoms, reforms and royal succession. The collection combines direct questions with explanations and references to reinforce understanding rather than memory alone.
- The united monarchy
- The divided kingdoms
- Reform, conflict and prophetic confrontation
Sample questions and answers
In which city did the elders of Israel anoint David as king over Israel?
Reference: 1 Chronicles 11:1-3
In 1 Chronicles 11:1-3, the elders meet David at Hebron, make a covenant with him, and anoint him king over Israel.
Which queen visited Solomon in Jerusalem to test him with difficult questions?
Reference: 2 Chronicles 9:1-2
In 2 Chronicles 9:1-2, the queen of Sheba travels to Jerusalem and tests Solomon with difficult questions.
Who was Israel’s first anointed king?
Reference: 1 Samuel 10:1, 20–24
Samuel anointed Saul, who was then publicly selected and presented as king over Israel.
Which king was famous for asking God for wisdom?
Reference: 1 Kings 3:5–12
Solomon asked for an understanding heart to govern well.
Which prophet instructed Naaman to wash in the Jordan?
Reference: 2 Kings 5:1–14
Elisha told Naaman to wash seven times in the Jordan.
Which prophet challenged the prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel?
Reference: 1 Kings 18:20–39
Elijah challenged Baal’s prophets and God answered by fire.
Who was Israel’s first king?
Reference: 1 Samuel 10:20–24
Saul was chosen and publicly presented as Israel’s first king.
Who anointed David as king while Saul was still reigning?
Reference: 1 Samuel 16:1–13
Samuel anointed David in the presence of his brothers.
Who asked God for wisdom to govern Israel?
Reference: 1 Kings 3:5–12
Solomon asked for a discerning heart to govern the people.
What major building did Solomon construct in Jerusalem?
Reference: 1 Kings 6:1–38
Solomon built the temple for the name of the LORD.
Who visited Solomon to test him with difficult questions?
Reference: 1 Kings 10:1–10
The queen of Sheba came after hearing of Solomon’s fame.
Which prophet was fed by ravens near the Kerith Ravine?
Reference: 1 Kings 17:2–6
Ravens brought Elijah bread and meat.
On which mountain did Elijah confront the prophets of Baal?
Reference: 1 Kings 18:19–40
Elijah challenged the prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel.
Who received Elijah’s mantle and continued his prophetic ministry?
Reference: 2 Kings 2:13–15
Elisha picked up Elijah’s cloak and continued his ministry.
Which Syrian commander was healed after washing in the Jordan seven times?
Reference: 2 Kings 5:1–14
Naaman followed Elisha’s instruction and was cleansed.
Which king found the Book of the Law and led major reforms?
Reference: 2 Kings 22:8–13; 23:1–25
During Josiah’s reign, the Book of the Law was found in the temple.
Which empire destroyed Jerusalem and carried Judah into exile?
Reference: 2 Kings 25:1–21
Babylon captured Jerusalem, destroyed the temple and exiled many people.
Who was the wicked queen married to Ahab?
Reference: 1 Kings 16:29–33; 18:4
Jezebel promoted Baal worship and opposed the LORD’s prophets.
During whose reign was a chest placed outside the temple gate to collect contributions for repairs?
Reference: 2 Chronicles 24:4-14
In 2 Chronicles 24:4-14, Joash orders the temple to be restored and has a chest placed outside its gate to receive contributions.
Which king’s life was extended by fifteen years?
Reference: 2 Kings 20:1–6
God added fifteen years to Hezekiah’s life.
Which young king led reforms after the Book of the Law was found?
Reference: 2 Kings 22–23
Josiah renewed the covenant and led national reforms.
Under which king did the united kingdom divide?
Reference: 1 Kings 12:1–20
The northern tribes rejected Rehoboam’s rule, dividing the kingdom.
Who became the first king of the northern kingdom after the division?
Reference: 1 Kings 12:20
Jeroboam became king over the northern tribes.
Whose flour and oil did not run out during the famine?
Reference: 1 Kings 17:8–16
God sustained the widow’s flour and oil during the drought.
How was Elijah taken up after a chariot and horses of fire separated him from Elisha?
Reference: 2 Kings 2:9–12
A chariot and horses of fire separated Elijah and Elisha, and Elijah then went up to heaven in a whirlwind.
What iron object floated after Elisha threw a stick into the water?
Reference: 2 Kings 6:1–7
The borrowed axe head rose to the surface.
Which king prayed and received fifteen additional years of life?
Reference: 2 Kings 20:1–6
God heard Hezekiah’s prayer and added fifteen years to his life.
Which prophet confronted King Ahab over Naboth’s vineyard?
Reference: 1 Kings 21:17–24
Elijah pronounced judgment after Ahab and Jezebel seized Naboth’s vineyard.
Which prophet asked for a double portion of Elijah’s spirit?
Reference: 2 Kings 2:9
Elisha requested a double portion before Elijah was taken away.
Which two tribes did Joab leave out of David's census?
Reference: 1 Chronicles 21:1-8
In 1 Chronicles 21:1-8, Joab reports the census but does not include Levi and Benjamin because he finds the king's command repulsive.
Where did the skin disease appear on King Uzziah when he became angry with the priests?
Reference: 2 Chronicles 26:16-21
In 2 Chronicles 26:16-21, a skin disease appears on Uzziah's forehead while he angrily confronts the priests in the temple.
Which king of Egypt warned Josiah not to oppose him before the battle at Megiddo?
Reference: 2 Chronicles 35:20-24
In 2 Chronicles 35:20-24, King Neco of Egypt warns Josiah not to oppose him, but Josiah enters the battle at Megiddo and is wounded.
Who became queen of Judah and attempted to destroy the royal family?
Reference: 2 Kings 11:1–3
Athaliah seized the throne and tried to eliminate the royal heirs.
Which young king was hidden in the temple for six years?
Reference: 2 Kings 11:2–12
Joash was hidden from Athaliah and later crowned king.
Which prophetess was consulted after the Book of the Law was found in Josiah’s reign?
Reference: 2 Kings 22:14–20
Officials consulted the prophetess Huldah regarding the discovered book.
How to use this topic
Answer first without consulting a prompt. Then open the explanation, verify the reference and note any names, places or sequences you did not remember. Repeat the topic later and compare your accuracy and response time.
Editorial approach
Questions are written to describe biblical content and avoid presenting a disputed denominational interpretation as a universal fact.
Build a reliable topic study
Use Kings of Israel and Judah Bible Quiz as a route through several biblical books, not as a substitute for reading them. First list every person, place and event named in the questions. Read each cited paragraph with the material immediately before and after it, recording the speaker, audience, narrative sequence and any repeated image. Build a timeline when the topic crosses different periods and a location map when journeys, empires or kingdoms affect the answer.
After the first attempt, classify every item as direct recall, sequence, comparison or interpretation. Verify recall in the cited verse, but test interpretive claims against the complete literary unit. Compare two translations where wording differs, and mark questions that depend on a textual, chronological or historical debate. Explain one connection between this topic and a neighbouring book guide. For every missed answer, write a two-sentence evidence note and revisit it after two days and one week. This process turns a score into a durable study record, exposes confident guessing and makes progress measurable.
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