into this pit of iniquity and
this slough of despond. This is a most remarkable fact.

Test Questions

How long did the captivity of Judah last?

Give the three most prominent names of those who had to do with the
return and the subsequent reforms.

Who first led the Jews up out of Babylon?

What was the chief work of Zerubbabel?

How did he begin the building of the temple?

Name the two prophets who encouraged the people in this work

How long a period is there between Zerubbabel and Ezra?

What was Ezra's chief work in Jerusalem?

What was Nehemiah's position at the court of Artaxerxes?

For what in reality was Nehemiah praying?

How long was his prayer unanswered?

How long was Nehemiah in building the walls?

What illustration is given of his fidelity to this work?

What other reforms did Nehemiah strive to inaugurate?

What is the most noticeable thing about the religious life of Judah
during and after the captivity?

Text Questions for Review

Lessons 6 to 11

1. In what order were the various parts of the land of Canaan
conquered?

2. What was the cause of each period of oppression in the time of the
Judges?

3. Who brought relief from the oppression of Midian?

4. What was the political condition of the people in the time of the
Judges?

5. What reasons did the Israelites offer for wanting a king?

6. Give instances of Saul's hatred toward David.

7. Over what tribe did David rule alone for seven years?

8. Give the boundaries of David's kingdom at its height.

9. What noted building did Solomon erect in Jerusalem?

10. Why were the people finally dissatisfied with the king?

11. When the United Kingdom was divided, who was chosen king over the
Northern Kingdom?

12. Name the Northern and the Southern Kingdom.

13. What king tried to restore the worship of Jehovah?

14. Name two prophets of the time of Jeroboam II.

15. Under what king was Israel carried into captivity?

16. Which lasted longer, the kingdom of Israel or of Judah? How much
longer? Why?

17. Under what kings did Judah have great reforms?

18. Name two great prophets of Judah.

19. Describe and locate the contest between Elijah and the prophets of
Baal.

20. Tell the story of Naboth and his vineyard.

21. How long did the captivity of Judah last?

22. Name the three most prominent persons that had to do with the
return.

23. What was Zerubbabel's great work?

24. What two prophets encour