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Kings of the Bible Flashcards

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Saulc. 1050–1010 BC
Israel's first king — tall, brave at first, but he stopped trusting God and lost the throne.1 Samuel 9–31
Davidc. 1010–970 BC
The shepherd boy who killed Goliath and became Israel's greatest king — "a man after God's own heart."1 Samuel 16 – 1 Kings 2
Solomonc. 970–930 BC
The wisest king who ever lived and builder of the temple, but his many foreign wives pulled his heart toward idols.1 Kings 1–11
Jeroboam Ic. 930–909 BC
Israel's first king after the split — he built golden calves at Bethel and Dan so people wouldn't worship in Jerusalem.1 Kings 12–14
Nadabc. 909–908 BC
Jeroboam's son, who ruled only two years before being assassinated by Baasha.1 Kings 15:25–31
Baashac. 908–886 BC
Killed Nadab and every member of Jeroboam's family to take the throne.1 Kings 15:27–16:7
Elahc. 886–885 BC
Assassinated by his own chariot commander, Zimri, while drunk in his palace.1 Kings 16:6–14
Zimric. 885 BC (7 days)
Ruled for just seven days before burning the palace down around himself rather than surrender.1 Kings 16:9–20
Omric. 885–874 BC
A powerful king who built the city of Samaria as Israel's new capital and was the father of Ahab.1 Kings 16:16–28
Ahabc. 874–853 BC
Married the idol-worshiping Jezebel and was confronted again and again by the prophet Elijah.1 Kings 16:29–22:40
Ahaziahc. 853–852 BC
Ahab's son, who fell through a lattice in his upper room and never recovered.1 Kings 22:51 – 2 Kings 1
Joram (Jehoram)c. 852–841 BC
Another son of Ahab, killed by Jehu while trying to flee in his chariot.2 Kings 3; 9:14–26
Jehuc. 841–814 BC
Anointed to wipe out Ahab's family and Baal worship, exactly as God commanded — but he never tore down Jeroboam's golden calves.2 Kings 9–10
Jehoahazc. 814–798 BC
Jehu's son, whose kingdom was crushed so badly by Aram that he finally cried out to God for help.2 Kings 13:1–9
Jehoash (Joash)c. 798–782 BC
Visited the dying prophet Elisha for battle advice, and defeated King Amaziah of Judah.2 Kings 13:10–25
Jeroboam IIc. 793–753 BC
Ruled during Israel's most prosperous years, while the prophets Amos and Hosea warned it wouldn't last.2 Kings 14:23–29
Zechariahc. 753 BC (6 months)
Assassinated in public after only six months, ending Jehu's family line just as God had said it would.2 Kings 15:8–12
Shallumc. 752 BC (1 month)
Killed Zechariah to become king, then was killed himself after just one month.2 Kings 15:13–15
Menahemc. 752–742 BC
A harsh, violent king who paid a huge bribe to the king of Assyria to keep his throne.2 Kings 15:14–22
Pekahiahc. 742–740 BC
Menahem's son, assassinated in the palace by his own army officer, Pekah.2 Kings 15:23–26
Pekahc. 752–732 BC
Teamed up with Aram against Judah, which led Judah's king to call in Assyria for help — a decision that changed everything.2 Kings 15:27–31
Hosheac. 732–722 BC
Israel's last king. Assyria conquered the kingdom during his reign and carried its people away for good.2 Kings 17
Rehoboamc. 930–913 BC
Solomon's son, whose harsh answer to the people's request split the kingdom in two.1 Kings 12; 14:21–31
Abijahc. 913–911 BC
Fought a fierce war against Jeroboam of Israel and won a surprising victory by trusting God.1 Kings 15:1–8; 2 Chronicles 13
Asac. 911–870 BC
Tore down idols across Judah and led the people back to worshiping God for most of his long reign.1 Kings 15:9–24
Jehoshaphatc. 870–848 BC
Sent teachers across Judah to teach God's Law, and watched God defeat his enemies without Judah lifting a sword.1 Kings 22:41–50; 2 Chronicles 20
Jehoramc. 848–841 BC
Killed his own brothers to secure the throne after marrying Ahab's daughter Athaliah.2 Kings 8:16–24
Ahaziahc. 841 BC (1 year)
Ruled only one year before being killed by Jehu while visiting Israel's king.2 Kings 8:25–29; 9:27–29
Athaliahc. 841–835 BC
Judah's only queen — she tried to wipe out the entire royal family, but baby Joash was secretly rescued and hidden.2 Kings 11
Joashc. 835–796 BC
Crowned as a small child and raised by the priest Jehoiada — he repaired the temple, but drifted from God after Jehoiada died.2 Kings 11–12
Amaziahc. 796–767 BC
Defeated Edom in battle but then brought their idols home and started worshiping them.2 Kings 14:1–22
Uzziah (Azariah)c. 792–740 BC
A strong, successful king for most of his reign, until pride led him to burn incense in the temple and he was struck with leprosy.2 Kings 15:1–7; 2 Chronicles 26
Jothamc. 750–732 BC
Built up Judah's cities and defenses, and "walked steadfastly before the LORD."2 Kings 15:32–38; 2 Chronicles 27
Ahazc. 732–716 BC
Refused to trust God even when the prophet Isaiah offered him a sign — the sign of Immanuel.2 Kings 16; Isaiah 7
Hezekiahc. 716–687 BC
One of Judah's best kings — he tore down idols, and when Assyria's army surrounded Jerusalem, God answered his prayer and rescued the city.2 Kings 18–20
Manassehc. 687–642 BC
Judah's most wicked king for most of his reign — but after being captured and humbled, he repented and turned back to God.2 Kings 21:1–18; 2 Chronicles 33:1–20
Amonc. 642–640 BC
Manasseh's son, who copied his father's early wickedness but never copied his later repentance.2 Kings 21:19–26
Josiahc. 640–609 BC
Became king at just eight years old, and after the Book of the Law was rediscovered in the temple, led the greatest reform in Judah's history.2 Kings 22–23
Jehoahazc. 609 BC (3 months)
Ruled only three months before Egypt's Pharaoh removed him and carried him away in chains.2 Kings 23:31–34
Jehoiakimc. 609–598 BC
Cut up the prophet Jeremiah's scroll and burned it piece by piece in the fire.2 Kings 23:34–24:7; Jeremiah 36
Jehoiachinc. 598–597 BC (3 months)
Surrendered Jerusalem to Babylon after only three months as king and was taken into exile.2 Kings 24:8–17
Zedekiahc. 597–586 BC
Judah's last king — he rebelled against Babylon, and Jerusalem and the temple were destroyed during his reign.2 Kings 24:18–25:21
MelchizedekGenesis 14
The mysterious king of Salem and "priest of God Most High" who blessed Abraham after his victory in battle.Genesis 14:18–20
Pharaoh of the ExodusExodus 5–14
The unnamed king of Egypt who enslaved Israel and refused to let them go, even after ten plagues.Exodus 5–14
Og of BashanNumbers 21
A giant king with an enormous iron bed, defeated by Israel on their way into the Promised Land.Numbers 21:33–35; Deuteronomy 3:11
Balak of MoabNumbers 22–24
Hired the prophet Balaam to curse Israel — but God turned every curse into a blessing instead.Numbers 22–24
Nebuchadnezzarc. 605–562 BC
The powerful king of Babylon who destroyed Jerusalem, then later learned the hard way that God rules every kingdom.2 Kings 24–25; Daniel 1–4
Belshazzarc. 553–539 BC
Saw a mysterious hand write a warning on the palace wall during his feast, and lost his kingdom that same night.Daniel 5
Darius the MedeDaniel 6
Signed a law that landed Daniel in the lions' den, then rushed to the pit at dawn hoping God had saved him.Daniel 6
Cyrus the Greatc. 559–530 BC
King of Persia who let God's people return home from exile and rebuild the temple — fulfilling a prophecy written long before he was born.Ezra 1; Isaiah 45:1
Ahasuerus (Xerxes)c. 486–465 BC
King of Persia who chose Esther as his queen — and whose kingdom Esther bravely saved from destruction.Book of Esther
Herod the Greatc. 37–4 BC
King of Judea when Jesus was born — so afraid of losing his throne to the newborn "King of the Jews" that he tried to have Him killed.Matthew 2
Herod Antipas4 BC – AD 39
Had John the Baptist beheaded, and later questioned Jesus himself before Jesus' crucifixion.Mark 6:14–29; Luke 23:6–12
Herod Agrippa IAD 41–44
Had the apostle James put to death and Peter arrested, then was struck down after accepting worship as if he were a god.Acts 12