This Quiz: King Ahab

1.) Who was Ahab's father?
       Asa
       Tibni
       Jeroboam
       Omri

2.) How long did Ahab reign over Israel?
       twelve years
       twenty years
       twenty-two years
       thirty years

3.) What overview of Ahab's character is given in the bible?
       He pulled down the Asher poles that his father had erected in the groves.
       He did evil in the sight of the LORD.
       He did more evil in the sight of the LORD than any king before him.
       There is no overview of his character given.

4.) After Ahab married Jezebel, what god did he worship?
       Baal
       Ashtaroth
       Asher
       The moon

5.) Which prophet said to Ahab, As the LORD God of Israel liveth, before whom I stand, there shall not be dew nor rain these years, but according to my word.
       Jeremiah
       Elijah
       Elisha
       Micah

6.) What was Obadiah's reason for not wanting to tell Ahab that he had found Elijah?
       He thought the spirit of the LORD would carry Elijah away, and Ahab would slay him.
       He hated Ahab and didn't want the king to know .
       Ahab had promised him a reward, and he didn't want to cause strife in the court of the king by receiving it.
       We are not told.

7.) When Ahab told Jezebel all that Elijah had done, and how he had slain all the prophets with the sword, what was her response?
       Jezebel thought Ahab was joking.
       Jezebel was greatly grieved.
       Jezebel was relieved that the prophets were dead - she didn't like them anyway.
       Jezebel sent a messenger unto Elijah threatening to take his life.

8.) How did Ahab react when Naboth refused to sell him his vineyard?
       He was furious and in a rage.
       He was heavy hearted and displeased.
       He was mildly dissatisfied.
       We are not told.

9.) Which prophet did God tell to go and meet Ahab as he went to take possession of Naboth's vineyard?
       Jeremiah
       Elijah
       Elisha
       Micah

10.) What was unusual about the death of king Ahab?
       He repented when the prophet spoke to him and God added fifteen years to his life.
       Worms consumed him while he still lived.
       He had disguised himself as a regular soldier, but was still killed in battle by a random arrow.
       He was pushed out a window and struck the ground dead.