1 Kings 5 - Flashcard MC questions - Ted Hildebrandt

How many of Solomon's conscripted laborers when to work in Lebanon each month (1 Kgs 5:14)? A. 5,000 B. 10,000 C. 20,000 D. 25,000

B. 10,000

. Why did Solomon ask Hiram for help with securing materials for the temple construction (1 Kgs 5:6)? A. Israel did not have the gold mines that Lebanon did B. Israel had no one as skilled in felling timber as the Sidonians C. Israel had not trees that could match the cedars of Lebanon D. Israel did not have craftsmen who knew how to work metal like the Tyrians

B. Israel had no one as skilled in felling timber as the Sidonians

In the context of peaceful relations between Solomon and Hiram what did they do (1 Kgs 5:12)? A. Made a promise B. Made a treaty C. Made an alliance D. Made an agreement

B. Made a treaty

What were the large blocks of quality stone used for (1 Kgs 5:17)? A. The walls of Jerusalem B. The foundation of the temple C. The tower of David D. The city gates

B. The foundation of the temple

How many foremen did Solomon have overseeing the project and directing the workmen (1 Kgs 5:16)? A. 2,000 B. 2,800 C. 3,300 D. 4,200

C. 3,300

How many laborers did Solomon conscript from all Israel (1 Kgs 5:13)? A. 10,000 B. 20,000 C. 30,000 D. 50,000

C. 30,000

Who sent enjoys to Solomon and had been on friendly terms with David (1 Kgs 5:1)? A. Rezin king of Aram B. Amraphel king of Sidon C. Hiram king of Tyre D. Abimelech king of Gaza

C. Hiram king of Tyre

What were two major things Solomon gave Hiram king of Tyre for his supplying cedar and pine logs to Solomon (1 Kgs 5:11)? A. Barley and figs B. Gold and silver C. Wheat and olive oil D. Pomegranates and olives

C. Wheat and olive oil

Why did Solomon say that David could not build the temple to the Lord (1 Kgs 5:3)? A. Because of all his adversaries had not yet been subdued B. Because he did not have cedars from Lebanon C. Because he wanted to leave it up to his son D. Because he had to establish the kingdom first

A. Because of all his adversaries had not yet been subdued

Who was to set the wages to be paid Hiram's men for cutting the cedars of Lebanon for the temple (1 Kgs 5:6)? A. Hiram, king of Tyre B. Adoniram his officer of forced labor C. Solomon D. Jehoiada, Solomon's recorder

A. Hiram, king of Tyre

What payment did Hiram request from Solomon for sending him pines and cedars from Lebanon (1 Kgs 5:9)? A. Solomon provide food for his royal household B. Solomon pay his laborers for their work in cutting the cedars C. Solomon send him 100 talents of gold D. Solomon protect him from being attacked from Egypt

A. Solomon provide food for his royal household

Who joined the craftsmen of Solomon and Hiram cutting and preparing the stone and timber for the temple (1 Kgs 5:18)? A. The men of Gebal B. The men of Gilboa C. The men of Jezreel D. The men of Gilead

A. The men of Gebal

How many stonecutters did Solomon have in the hills (1 Kgs 5:15)? A. 50,000 B. 80,000 C. 100,000 D. 120,000

B. 80,000

Why was Solomon now able to build the temple that David could not (1 Kgs 5:4)? A. God had not ordered Solomon to build it B. God had given Solomon rest on every side with no adversary C. God had given Solomon rule over all the lands from the River to Gaza D. God had given Solomon a wise heart

B. God had given Solomon rest on every side with no adversary

What was Hiram's response to Solomon's request for cedars from Lebanon for the temple construction (1 Kgs 5:7)? A. He wanted more gold than Solomon offered for the cedars B. He praised God for giving David a wise son to rule Israel C. He praised Meklart his god that Solomon was a man of peace D. He thanked Solomon for being willing to pay his laborers

B. He praised God for giving David a wise son to rule Israel

How many carriers did Solomon have (1 Kgs 5:15)? A. 10,000 B. 30,000 C. 50,000 D. 70,000

D. 70,000

Who was over the conscripted labor groups that went to Lebanon and worked at home in Israel (1 Kgs 5:14)? A. Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud B. Zabud son of Nathan C. Benaiah son of Jehoiada D. Adoniram son of Abda

D. Adoniram son of Abda

How did Hiram say he would get the cedars and pine logs down to Solomon from Lebanon (1 Kgs 5:9)? A. He would haul them on donkeys down to Israel B. He would put them on camels and get them to Israel C. He would have oxen pull them on carts D. His men would float them in the sea down to Israel

D. His men would float them in the sea down to Israel

What did Solomon in his message to Hiram say God had told David (1 Kgs 5:5)? A. That Hiram was to help the king of Israel by providing cedars B. That now was the time to build the temple of the Lord C. That as Hiram had helped David so now he was to help Solomon D. That David's son would build the temple for his name

D. That David's son would build the temple for his name