1 Kings 13:24. his life, and thy people for his people. Whose vineyard did A. hab covet? Naboth's. How did Jezebel obtain it for Ahab? By causing Naboth to be slain, 1 Kings 21: What became of Ahab? In battle with the Syrians at Ramoth Gilead, he was mortally wounded by a man who drew a bow at a venture, 1 Kings 22:34,35. What became of Jezebel? She was thrown down from a window, and devoured by dogs, 2 Kings 9:33-36. What befel the two first companies of 50 men, that Ahaziah sent to take Elijah? They were consumed by fire from heaven. How was lijah carried to heaven? In a chariot of fire by a whirlwind. What became of the 42 wicked children, that mock 1 Kings 17:6. ed Elisha? They were torn in pieces by two bears, 2 K. 2:24. LESSON 25. Whom did Elisha raise to life? The son of a Shunam mite, 2 Kings 4: Who was cleansed of his leprosy by washing in Jor dan? Naaman, the Syrian, 2 Kings 5: What reason is assigned for the great wickedness of Jehoram, king of Judah! The daughter of Ahab was his wife. What reason is assigned for the wickedness of Ahaziah? His mother was his counsellor to do wickedly, 2 Chron. 22:3. What was the character of Jehu, king of Israel? Tho he pretended great zeal for the Lord, he was an idola ter, 2 Kings 10: LESSON 26. Who concealed Joash from Athaliah, when she slew the seed royal of Judah? Jehosheba his aunt. Who reigned over Judah during his concealment? Athaliah. What revolution then took place? Joash was made king, and Athaliah was slain, 2 Kings 11: How was Zechariah treated for his faithfulness to Joash? He was slain. What effect had great prosperity upon Uzziah? It occasioned his heart to be lifted up to his destruction, 2 Chron. 26:16. What judgment befel him for attempting to burn incense in the temple? He was smitten with leprosy. "Why is Isaiah sometimes called the evangelical prophet? Because he prophe 2 Kings 2:24. sied so much concerning Christ and his kingdom. When did he begin to prophesy? In the latter part of Uzziah's reign, about 760 years before the coming of Christ. Who began to prophesy a little before Isaiah? Jonah, Joel, Amos, and Hosea. LESSON 27. What was the general character of the kings of Israel? They were all wicked, and all idolaters except per haps Hoshea, the last king. Was not he an idolater? It is probable, but not certain, that he was, 2 Kin. 17: How did God reprove Israel for their idolatry and wickednes? By his judg ments and also by his prophets, particularly Elijah and Elisha. How did God punish Is rael for their sins? After sending many judgments upon them, he gave them up into the hand of the As'syrians. What king of Assyria carried them captive? Shalmaneser, 2 Kings 17: When were they carried captive? In the sixth year of Hezekiah, king of Judah, about 721 years before the coming of Christ. LESSON 28. What was the general character of the kings of Judah? About half of them were idolaters, and most of the rest were good men. Who of thein were great reformers? Asa, Hezekiah, and Josiah. How long did they reign? Asa reigned 41 years, Hezekiah 29, and Josiah 31. What kings of Judah were most noted for wick 2 Kings edness? Ahaz and Manasseh. How did Ahaz behave under great judgments? He sinned more and more. Who invited all Israel to attend the passover at Jeru salem: Hezekiah, 2Chr.30: What king of Assyria came up against Judah in the days of Hezekiah? Sennacherib, 2 Kings 18: How many Assyrians were slain by an angel in one night? 185 thousand, 2 Kings 19:35. What became of Sen nacherib? He was soon af ter slain by two of his sons while he was worshipping his idol. LESSON 29. How did God punish Ma. nasseh for his sins? He delivered him into the hand of the Assyrians, who bound What was his conduct at Babylon? He besought the Lord his God, and humbled himself greatly. How did God punish Judah for their sins? After visiting them with many judgments, he gave them up into the hand of Nebuchadnezzar, who carried them captive to Babylon, 2 Chron. 36: What kings did he carry to Babylon? Jehoiachin and Zedekiah. At how many times were the people of Judah carried captive? Principally at three times. Who burnt the temple and destroyed Jerusalem? Nebuzaradan, a principal officer of Nebuchadnezzar, 2 Kings 25: LESSON 30. Why is Jeremiah some prophet? Because he wept so much for the sins and miseries of his nation. Who prophesied in the days of Jeremiah? Habakkuk, Zephaniah, and Ezekiel. Who prophesied in the time of the Babylonish captivity? Jeremiah, Ezekiel, Obadiah, and Daniel. Where did Ezekiel prophesy? In Chaldea, not far from Babylon. Where did Daniel prophesy? At Babylon. Who was governor of the remnant of the Jews, that were left in Judea after the Babylonish captivity? Gedaliah, Jer. 40: Who treacherously murdered Gedaliah? Ishmael, Jer. 41: What became of the remnant of the Jews? Contrary to the divine command, they went down into Egypt, where most of them for abominable idolatries were delivered into the hand of Nebuchadnezzar, and slain, Jer. 42: & 43: & 44: LESSON 31. Who interpreted Nebuchadnezzar's dreams? Daniel, Dan. 2: & 4: What was the character of Daniel? He was a man of uncommon wisdom and piety. Who refused to worship the golden image, which Nebuchadnezzar set up? Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. What was done to them? They were cast into a burning, fiery furnace, Dan. 3:21. Why did not the fire hurt them? God delivered them from its power. How was Nebuchadnezzar punished for his pride? He was deprived of his reason, and driven from among men for 7 years, Dan, 4: Who was so terrified that his knees smote together? Belshazzar, Dan. 5:6. By whom was Babylon taken in the days of Danjel? By Cyrus. Why was Daniel cast into a den of lions? For praying to God, Dan. 6: Why did not the lions hurt him? God shut their mouths. LESSON 32. How long did the Babylonish captivity continue ! 70 years, 2 Chron. 36:21. Who gave the Jews permission to return to Canaan! Cyrus, Ezra 1: Who built the second temple? Zerubbabel, called also Sheshbazzar. Who opposed and hin |