Jehoiakim Bible Quiz
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1. Who was Jehoiakim's father?
- A) Hezekiah
- B) Josiah (correct answer)
- C) Manasseh
- D) Amon
Answer: Josiah. Jehoiakim was the son of King Josiah. 2 Kings 23:34
2. Which empire appointed Jehoiakim as king of Judah?
- A) Babylonian
- B) Persian
- C) Egyptian (correct answer)
- D) Assyrian
Answer: Egyptian. Jehoiakim was appointed king by Pharaoh Necho of Egypt. 2 Kings 23:34
3. How long did Jehoiakim reign over Judah?
- A) 5 years
- B) 11 years (correct answer)
- C) 20 years
- D) 18 years
Answer: 11 years. Jehoiakim reigned for 11 years over Judah. 2 Kings 23:36
4. What was Jehoiakim known for during his reign?
- A) Peace
- B) Wisdom
- C) Oppression (correct answer)
- D) Righteousness
Answer: Oppression. Jehoiakim was known for his oppressive rule in Judah. 2 Kings 23:37
5. What did Jehoiakim do to the scroll read by Jeremiah?
- A) Ignored it
- B) Hid it
- C) Burned it (correct answer)
- D) Wrote a response
Answer: Burned it. Jehoiakim burned the scroll when it was read to him by Jeremiah. Jeremiah 36:23
6. What was Jehoiakim's original name before being renamed?
- A) Jehoiachin
- B) Eliakim (correct answer)
- C) Josiah
- D) Zedekiah
Answer: Eliakim. Jehoiakim's original name was Eliakim, changed by Pharaoh Necho. 2 Kings 23:34
7. In which book is Jehoiakim's rebellion against Babylon mentioned?
- A) Ezekiel
- B) Isaiah
- C) Daniel
- D) Jeremiah (correct answer)
Answer: Jeremiah. Jehoiakim's rebellion is notably mentioned in the book of Jeremiah. Jeremiah 22:18
8. What was the nature of Jehoiakim's rule according to the Bible?
- A) Cruel and unjust (correct answer)
- B) Wise and discerning
- C) Peaceful and prosperous
- D) Just and fair
Answer: Cruel and unjust. Jehoiakim's rule was characterized as cruel and unjust. 2 Kings 23:37
9. Who succeeded Jehoiakim as king of Judah?
- A) Josiah
- B) Zedekiah
- C) Jehoiachin (correct answer)
- D) Eliakim
Answer: Jehoiachin. Jehoiachin succeeded Jehoiakim as king of Judah after his death. 2 Kings 24:6
10. What was the main consequence of Jehoiakim's actions against God's word?
- A) Divine favor
- B) Peace treaty
- C) Exile to Babylon (correct answer)
- D) Prosperity
Answer: Exile to Babylon. Jehoiakim's actions led to the Babylonian exile of Judah. Jeremiah 22:25