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1 Samuel Chapter 17 — David and Goliath Quiz

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1. What was the height of Goliath, according to 1 Samuel 17:4?

A.Six cubits and a span
B.Seven cubits and a span
C.Eight cubits and a span
D.Five cubits and a span

2. Who was the commander of Saul's army at the time of Goliath's challenge?

A.Abner
B.Joab
C.Abishai
D.Benaiah

3. What did David use to defeat Goliath in 1 Samuel 17?

A.A sword and shield
B.A sling and a stone
C.A spear
D.His hands

4. How many smooth stones did David select from the brook before facing Goliath?

A.Three
B.Five
C.Seven
D.Ten

5. What was David's occupation before he faced Goliath?

A.A soldier in Saul's army
B.A shepherd
C.A metalworker
D.A servant in the king's household

6. Why did David come to the Valley of Elah where the Philistines were camped?

A.To join Saul's army
B.To bring food to his brothers who were soldiers
C.To spy for Saul
D.To challenge Goliath immediately

7. How many days had Goliath taunted the Israelites before David arrived?

A.Seven days
B.Forty days
C.Thirty days
D.Ten days

8. What did David say gave him confidence to face Goliath?

A.His own strength and size
B.His experience as a soldier
C.God had helped him defend his sheep from lions and bears
D.He had fought many giants before

9. What happened to Goliath after David struck him with the stone?

A.He fell to the ground but survived
B.He retreated to the Philistine camp
C.He fell on his face to the ground
D.He attacked David with his sword

10. What did Saul ask David after his victory over Goliath?

A.Where David had come from
B.Whose son he was
C.If he wanted to be a general
D.If he was afraid of the remaining Philistines
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Today's Verse

Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.

1 Corinthians 13:4 (NIV)

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