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Let’s Practice…

1. Describe the reign of Hezekiah. What did he do to help or hinder the people of Judah in their walk
with the Lord?

2. Who was Hezekiah’s son, and describe what he did to help or hinder the people of Judah in their walk
with the Lord?

3. Describe the reign of Joash. What did he do to help or hinder the people of Judah in their walk with
the Lord?

4. How did God use Pharaoh Neco in bringing judgment to Judah?

5. How did God use Nebuchadnezzar in bringing judgment to Judah?

6. How many kings of the Southern Kingdom (Judah) were good, godly kings after the northern Kingdom
was taken captive by Assyria?

7. Why do you suppose that God allowed Judah to remain a nation 136 years longer than Israel?

8. Describe the typical house in Judea during this time.

9. Explain the purpose of the betrothal period.

10. When, in their culture, was a man and woman legally married?

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