David and Goliath Quiz for Kids — Sunday School Review Game

Looking for a David and Goliath quiz for kids that you can use after teaching 1 Samuel 17?

FaithBlitz has an easy, 10-question Bible quiz covering David, Goliath, King Saul, the Israelite army, the Valley of Elah, and David's trust in God.

Children can play the quiz online or use the printable version as a Sunday school review sheet, team challenge, children's church activity, or homeschool Bible lesson.

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10 questions · Easy · Old Testament

This quiz reviews the main people, places, and events from David's battle with Goliath in 1 Samuel 17.

Children will answer questions about:

• ·David's work as a shepherd
• ·Goliath and the Philistine army
• ·King Saul
• ·David's brothers
• ·The Valley of Elah
• ·David's sling and stone
• ·David's reason for confronting Goliath
• ·David's faith in God

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Why Use a David and Goliath Quiz for Kids?

Most children recognize the image of David facing a giant. They may remember the stone, the sling, and Goliath falling.

However, they may not remember:

• ·Why David came to the Israelite camp
• ·Why the soldiers were afraid
• ·What Goliath was saying about Israel and God
• ·Why David rejected Saul's armor
• ·What David said before the battle
• ·Where the confrontation took place
• ·What happened after Goliath was defeated

A David and Goliath Bible quiz helps children review the complete story rather than remembering only its most dramatic moment.

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The Main Lesson Is More Than "Be Brave"

David and Goliath is often taught as a story about facing your fears or overcoming your personal giants.

Courage is part of the story, but the central message is not simply: "You can do anything when you believe in yourself."

David did not trust in his own size, strength, armor, or military experience. He trusted the Lord.

In 1 Samuel 17:45–47, David explains that he comes against Goliath in the name of the Lord and that the battle belongs to God.

Help children understand the difference:

• ·David was brave because he trusted God
• ·David did not believe he was stronger than Goliath
• ·David believed God was greater than Goliath
• ·The victory showed God's power, not David's physical strength

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A 15-Minute David and Goliath Review Game

### Minutes 1–3: Retell the Story

Ask the class to help summarize the story using prompts:

• ·Who was David?
• ·Why did David visit the Israelite camp?
• ·Who was Goliath?
• ·Why were the soldiers afraid?
• ·What did David decide to do?
• ·What happened during the battle?

### Minutes 4–8: Complete the Quiz

Give each child a printed quiz, divide the class into teams, or display the quiz online. For younger children, read the questions and choices aloud. Keep the activity low pressure: "This is a review, not a test. Every question helps us remember the Bible story."

### Minutes 9–12: Check the Answers

Review each answer with the class. Do not simply announce the correct choice — ask children to explain what they remember from the story. Use Scripture references to return to 1 Samuel 17 when the class is uncertain.

### Minutes 13–15: Discuss the Main Lesson

Finish with one question: Why was David willing to face Goliath when the soldiers were afraid?

Guide the class toward the answer that David trusted God. Then read or summarize 1 Samuel 17:45–47.

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David and Goliath Team Challenge

### What You Need

• ·One printed quiz for the teacher
• ·One answer sheet per team
• ·Five paper stones per team
• ·A Bible
• ·A pencil for each team

### How to Play

Divide the class into two or more teams and give each team five paper stones. Read one quiz question aloud. Teams discuss the answer and write down their choice. Every team that answers correctly keeps its stone. A team that misses the question returns one stone to the teacher. After all 10 questions, the team with the most stones wins.

### Scripture Bonus

After revealing the answer, ask a bonus question — a correct answer allows the team to recover one lost stone. This keeps the game connected to Scripture instead of becoming only a competition.

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Review Game 2: Story Sequence Relay

Write these events on separate cards and ask teams to arrange them in the correct order:

1. David cares for his father's sheep

2. Jesse sends David to bring food to his brothers

3. David arrives at the Israelite camp

4. Goliath challenges Israel

5. David offers to fight Goliath

6. Saul gives David his armor

7. David removes the armor

8. David chooses five smooth stones

9. David confronts Goliath

10. David defeats Goliath with a sling and stone

Afterward, complete the printable quiz to review additional details.

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Review Game 3: Find It in 1 Samuel 17

Divide the class into teams and give each team a Bible. Read a question from the quiz. Instead of answering from memory, teams search 1 Samuel 17 for the answer.

Award:

• ·1 point for the correct answer
• ·1 bonus point for the correct verse or passage
• ·1 bonus point for explaining what the verse means

Key passages:

• ·David bringing food to his brothers: 1 Samuel 17:17–20
• ·David hearing Goliath: 1 Samuel 17:23–26
• ·David describing God's past help: 1 Samuel 17:34–37
• ·David refusing Saul's armor: 1 Samuel 17:38–40
• ·David's declaration to Goliath: 1 Samuel 17:45–47
• ·David defeating Goliath: 1 Samuel 17:48–50

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Review Game 4: Who Said It?

Read a statement and ask children to identify the speaker.

"Why have you come down here?" — David's oldest brother, Eliab.

"You are not able to go out against this Philistine." — King Saul.

"The Lord who rescued me from the paw of the lion and the paw of the bear will rescue me." — David.

"Am I a dog, that you come at me with sticks?" — Goliath.

"The battle is the Lord's." — David.

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Review Game 5: David, Goliath, or Saul?

Place three signs in different parts of the room. Read a clue and children move to the correct sign.

• ·He was king of Israel → Saul
• ·He was a shepherd → David
• ·He was a Philistine warrior → Goliath
• ·He offered armor before the battle → Saul
• ·He trusted God to give Israel victory → David
• ·He challenged Israel's army → Goliath

Works well for younger children who need movement during the lesson.

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Review Game 6: True or False Challenge

David was already an experienced soldier. False — David was a shepherd.

David came to the camp to bring food to his brothers. True.

King Saul immediately believed David could defeat Goliath. False.

David wore Saul's armor during the battle. False.

David chose five smooth stones. True.

David said the battle belonged to the Lord. True.

Goliath was part of the Israelite army. False — he was a Philistine.

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Three Teacher Discussion Questions

### 1. Why Was David Not Afraid of Goliath?

David had already seen God help him while protecting his sheep. He believed the Lord could rescue him again.

Ask: Was David stronger than Goliath? What made David confident? What had God already done for David?

The point: David's courage came from remembering God's faithfulness.

### 2. Why Did David Refuse Saul's Armor?

David tried on Saul's armor but was not accustomed to it. He removed it and used the tools he knew as a shepherd.

Ask: Was the armor bad? What did David trust more than armor? What skills had God developed in David through ordinary work?

### 3. What Did David Want Everyone to Know?

David explained that the victory would show that there was a God in Israel and that the battle belonged to the Lord.

Ask: Whose power did David want people to see? What did the Israelites learn? What did the Philistines learn?

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David and Goliath Questions and Answers

What was David's job before fighting Goliath? Shepherd.

Who was king of Israel? Saul.

Why did David visit the army camp? Jesse sent him to bring food to his brothers.

Who was Goliath? A Philistine warrior from Gath who challenged the Israelite army.

Why were the Israelites afraid? Goliath was a powerful, heavily armed warrior who repeatedly challenged them.

Why did David volunteer? He was troubled that Goliath was defying the armies of the living God.

Why did David refuse Saul's armor? He had not trained in it and was not comfortable wearing it.

What did David take from the stream? Five smooth stones.

What weapon did David use? A sling and a stone.

Where did the confrontation happen? The Valley of Elah.

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David and Goliath Activities by Age

Preschool and Kindergarten: Keep the lesson short and visual. Use picture-based story sequence, three to five oral questions, and the David/Goliath/Saul movement game. One central lesson: David trusted God.

Early Elementary: Use the full 10-question quiz as a group. Add true or false questions, story sequencing, and a short reading from 1 Samuel 17.

Older Elementary: Allow independent or team completion. Add Scripture search challenge, Who Said It?, and discussion of 1 Samuel 17:45–47.

Homeschool Families: Read 1 Samuel 17 earlier in the week, use the printable quiz as end-of-week review. Older children can write a short paragraph explaining why David's trust was in God rather than in himself.

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Should the Quiz Be Graded?

• ·9–10 correct: Strong understanding
• ·7–8 correct: Good understanding with a few details to review
• ·5–6 correct: Retell the story and revisit important passages
• ·Below 5: Review the story slowly with pictures or sequence cards

A wrong answer is not a failure — it shows the teacher what to explain again.

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David and Goliath Quiz FAQ

Is there a David and Goliath quiz for kids? Yes. FaithBlitz has an easy, 10-question quiz designed for children. Play the David and Goliath Quiz for Kids

Can I print the quiz? Yes. Print the David and Goliath Quiz

What Bible chapter contains David and Goliath? 1 Samuel 17.

What did David use to defeat Goliath? A sling and a stone. He then used Goliath's sword after Goliath had fallen.

How many stones did David collect? Five smooth stones.

Why did David fight Goliath? David was troubled that Goliath was defying God and Israel. David trusted that the Lord would give the victory.

Is this suitable for Sunday school? Yes — works as a Sunday school review game, children's church activity, homeschool lesson, family Bible study, or take-home worksheet.

Does the printable include an answer key? Yes.

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Print the David and Goliath Quiz

The story of David and Goliath gives children an opportunity to learn about courage, preparation, faith, and God's power.

Help children understand why David was confident — he trusted the Lord.

Use the printable quiz to review the story, identify details the class missed, and return together to 1 Samuel 17.

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