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Part 1: Old Testament Prophets & Isaiah (Questions 1-15)
Q1. Who was the king of Judah and father of Hezekiah who made a pact with
Assyria instead of trusting God?
A. Ahaz
B. Josiah
C. Manasseh
D. Jotham
Correct Answer: A. Ahaz
Rationale: Ahaz was the king of Judah who made a pact with Assyria for
protection instead of trusting in God. The Assyrians ultimately turned on Judah,
demonstrating the folly of relying on worldly powers rather than divine
protection .
Q2. What does the name "Maher-shalal-hash-baz" mean?
A. "God is with us"
B. "A remnant shall return"
C. "Destruction is imminent"
D. "The Lord is my shepherd"
Correct Answer: C. "Destruction is imminent"
Rationale: Maher-shalal-hash-baz was Isaiah's second son. His name prophetically
indicated that destruction would come quickly upon Syria and Israel (Damascus
and Samaria) by the Assyrian empire .
,Q3. Jesse, mentioned in Isaiah's prophecies, is known as:
A. King David's father
B. The first king of Israel
C. King Solomon's son
D. A prophet in the Northern Kingdom
Correct Answer: A. King David's father
Rationale: Jesse is identified as the father of King David. The "stem of Jesse"
(Isaiah 11:1) refers to Jesus Christ as a descendant of David's lineage .
Q4. What world power in Isaiah's day was known for its military might?
A. Babylon
B. Egypt
C. Assyria
D. Persia
Correct Answer: C. Assyria
Rationale: Assyria was the dominant military power during Isaiah's prophetic
ministry. The Assyrian empire conquered the Northern Kingdom of Israel and
threatened Jerusalem .
Q5. What is the ancient capital of culture and fashion mentioned in Isaiah's
prophecies?
A. Nineveh
B. Babylon
C. Jerusalem
D. Damascus
Correct Answer: B. Babylon
, Rationale: Babylon was known in Isaiah's day as the capital of culture, fashion,
and luxury. It symbolized worldly pride and opposition to God, which is why it
features prominently in Isaiah's prophecies of judgment .
Q6. What is the significance of "nob" in Isaiah's writings?
A. A temple in Jerusalem
B. A hill outside Jerusalem where Assyrians camped
C. A king of Assyria
D. A festival in ancient Israel
Correct Answer: B. A hill outside Jerusalem where Assyrians camped
Rationale: Nob was a hill located just outside Jerusalem where the Assyrian army
camped when they threatened the city. The lesson is that even when enemies are
at the gate, trusting in the Lord brings deliverance .
Q7. Which kingdom took over Babylon and allowed the Jews to return to
Jerusalem?
A. Assyria
B. Greece
C. Persia
D. Rome
Correct Answer: C. Persia
Rationale: The Persian Empire, under King Cyrus, conquered Babylon and issued a
decree allowing the Jewish exiles to return to Jerusalem and rebuild the temple,
fulfilling Isaiah's prophecy .
Q8. What are two possible fulfillments of the prophecy "Behold, a virgin shall
conceive"?