Book of Isaiah Quiz: Prophecies Against the Nations

Book of Isaiah Quiz: Prophecies Against the Nations — Practice Questions

1. Chapters 13–23 of Isaiah are a collection of oracles (burdens) against various nations. Which nation receives the first and longest oracle in this section?
2. Isaiah 14 contains a famous taunt against the king of Babylon, including a description of a fallen heavenly being. What is this being called in Isaiah 14:12?
3. What were the five 'I will' boasts of the king of Babylon (or the fallen morning star) in Isaiah 14?
4. Isaiah 19 contains an oracle against Egypt, but it ends with a remarkable promise. What does God say Egypt, Assyria and Israel will be called together in that future day?
5. Isaiah 22 contains the 'key of David' prophecy. God says he will give this key to Eliakim, placing it on his shoulder. What can Eliakim do with it?
6. Isaiah 24–27 is often called the 'Little Apocalypse.' What does Isaiah 24 say will happen to the earth because the people have disobeyed God's laws?
7. Isaiah 25:7-8 contains a breathtaking promise about death. What does God say he will do?
8. Isaiah 26:3 contains a famous promise about peace. What is the condition for receiving it?
9. Isaiah 26:19 contains an early Old Testament reference to what doctrine?
10. Isaiah 28:16 speaks of God laying a stone in Zion — a precious cornerstone. Who does the New Testament identify this stone as?
11. Isaiah 31 warns Israel against seeking help from Egypt. What is the core reason God gives for not trusting Egypt?
12. Isaiah 35 describes a highway through the desert called the Way of Holiness. Who will walk on it?
13. When Sennacherib king of Assyria threatened Jerusalem in Isaiah 36–37, what did King Hezekiah do with the threatening letter he received?
14. How did God deliver Jerusalem from Sennacherib's massive Assyrian army surrounding the city?
15. Isaiah told Hezekiah he would die from his illness. Hezekiah prayed and wept bitterly, and God added how many years to his life?
16. What unusual sign did God give Hezekiah as confirmation that he would be healed and the city delivered?
17. After his recovery, Hezekiah foolishly showed Babylonian envoys all his treasures. What did Isaiah prophesy as a result of this?
18. Hezekiah's response to Isaiah's prophecy about Babylon was surprisingly selfish. What did he say?
19. Isaiah 36 records the speech of the Assyrian Rabshakeh (field commander) to the people of Jerusalem. What was the thrust of his psychological warfare message?
20. Isaiah 35 includes a striking promise about physical healings in the coming age of restoration. Which of these is NOT one of the healings mentioned?