Unit 4 Goals and Objectives

1. The student will describe the significance of the story of the two women seeking Solomon's wisdom in 1 Kings 3:16-23.

2. The student will explain Solomon's failure as king from 1 Kings 11:4.

3.  The student will explain the circumstances that led to the division of the Israelite kingdom at Solomon's death.

4. The student will relate and explain the story of Elijah's contest with the prophets of Baal found in 1 Kings 18.    

5. The student will explain why it was that Naboth was unwilling to sell his vineyard to Ahab in 1 Kings 21:3.

6. The student will describe the story of Elijah's "passing" and his choice of successor from 2 Kings 2:1‑12.

7. The student will describe the international conditions make it possible for Israel and Judah to flourish during the reigns of Jeroboam II and Uzziah?

8. The student will explain the significance of Athaliah in Israel's story.

9. The student will explain Uzziah's major accomplishments as king of Judah.

10. The student will explain the role Ahaz played in the eventual downfall of Israel.

11. The student will explain the significance of the names Isaiah and his wife gave their children.

12. The student will describe how Hezekiah prepared for a possible invasion by the Assyrians during Sennacherib’s reign.

13. The student will describe how Manasseh's reign differed from that of his father Hezekiah.

14. The student will describe significance of the Deuteronomic Reform.