Jehoshaphat Bible Quiz
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1. Who was Jehoshaphat's father?
- A) King Abijah
- B) King Solomon
- C) King David
- D) King Asa (correct answer)
Answer: King Asa. Jehoshaphat was the son of King Asa of Judah. 2 Chronicles 17
2. What did Jehoshaphat remove from Judah?
- A) Idols and false gods (correct answer)
- B) The temple
- C) The judges
- D) The Ark of the Covenant
Answer: Idols and false gods. Jehoshaphat removed idols and false gods to restore true worship. 2 Chronicles 17
3. Which kingdom did Jehoshaphat ally with against Moab and Ammon?
- A) Philistia
- B) Edom
- C) Israel (correct answer)
- D) Egypt
Answer: Israel. Jehoshaphat formed an alliance with the King of Israel. 2 Chronicles 20
4. What was Jehoshaphat's reign period?
- A) 873-849 BC (correct answer)
- B) 800-780 BC
- C) 850-825 BC
- D) 900-885 BC
Answer: 873-849 BC. Jehoshaphat reigned from 873 to 849 BC. 2 Chronicles 20
5. What role did Jehoshaphat appoint throughout Judah?
- A) Warriors
- B) Judges (correct answer)
- C) Prophets
- D) Priests
Answer: Judges. Jehoshaphat appointed judges to ensure justice in the land. 2 Chronicles 19
6. What was Jehoshaphat's response to the threat from Moab and Ammon?
- A) He sought counsel from the prophets (correct answer)
- B) He ignored it
- C) He attacked first
- D) He fled to Egypt
Answer: He sought counsel from the prophets. Jehoshaphat sought counsel from the Lord and the prophets for guidance. 2 Chronicles 20
7. What was the outcome of the battle against Moab and Ammon?
- A) They were defeated (correct answer)
- B) They retreated
- C) They formed a peace treaty
- D) They captured Jehoshaphat
Answer: They were defeated. Jehoshaphat's forces, led by faith, defeated Moab and Ammon. 2 Chronicles 20
8. What did Jehoshaphat do to promote the worship of God?
- A) Removed idols (correct answer)
- B) Built a new temple
- C) Created a new law
- D) Established a new festival
Answer: Removed idols. Jehoshaphat removed idols to promote the worship of the Lord. 2 Chronicles 17
9. How did Jehoshaphat ensure justice in Judah?
- A) By creating laws
- B) By establishing a monarchy
- C) By building prisons
- D) By appointing judges (correct answer)
Answer: By appointing judges. Jehoshaphat appointed judges to ensure justice was served throughout Judah. 2 Chronicles 19
10. What does the name Jehoshaphat mean?
- A) Yahweh has judged (correct answer)
- B) Peaceful king
- C) Beloved of God
- D) God is my strength
Answer: Yahweh has judged. The name Jehoshaphat means 'Yahweh has judged.' 2 Chronicles 17