1. What was David's response when he learned of Saul's and Jonathan's deaths in battle?
A.He tore his clothes and fasted until evening
B.He immediately claimed the throne of all Israel
C.He retreated to Hebron without mourning
D.He sought revenge against the Amalekite who killed Saul
2. How long did the war between the house of Saul and the house of David last?
A.2 years
B.7 years
C.10 years
D.15 years
3. What city did David capture and make his capital?
A.Hebron
B.Bethlehem
C.Jerusalem
D.Gibeon
4. Which of David's wives did he take from Uriah the Hittite?
A.Ahinoam
B.Bathsheba
C.Michal
D.Maacah
5. What covenant did God make with David through the prophet Nathan?
A.A covenant to give David 40 years of uninterrupted peace
B.A covenant that David's dynasty would last forever and his throne would be established
C.A covenant to make David's name greater than all the kings of the earth
D.A covenant to give David all the treasures of the nations
6. Which of David's sons led a rebellion against his father?
A.Solomon
B.Amnon
C.Absalom
D.Adonijah
7. How did Absalom die during his rebellion against David?
A.He was executed by David's soldiers
B.His hair caught in a tree branch and he was killed while hanging
C.He died in hand-to-hand combat with Joab
D.He was crushed by falling rocks in the Valley of Kidron
8. What was the prophet Nathan's role in relation to David's sin with Bathsheba?
A.He encouraged David to take Bathsheba as his wife
B.He was sent by God to confront David about his sin and deliver judgment
C.He advised David to hide the truth from the people
D.He negotiated with Uriah on David's behalf
9. What was the consequence of David's sin with Bathsheba regarding their son?
A.The child was born healthy but later became a judge in Israel
B.The child was born with a severe illness and died
C.The child was born blind and could never serve in the temple
D.The child was born and became Solomon, but was initially rejected by God
10. Who did David choose as his successor at the end of 2 Samuel?
A.Amnon
B.Absalom
C.Solomon
D.The book does not explicitly state David's choice