The Life of David — Beginner Quiz Flashcards

#1

What was David's occupation before he became king of Israel?

📖 1 Samuel 16:11

#2

In 1 Samuel 17, what weapon did David use to defeat Goliath?

📖 1 Samuel 17:49-50

#3

Who was the first king of Israel before David?

📖 1 Samuel 10:1

#4

According to 2 Samuel 5:4, how old was David when he became king of Israel?

📖 2 Samuel 5:4

#5

Who was David's most famous son?

📖 2 Samuel 12:25

#6

What city did David make the capital of Israel?

📖 2 Samuel 5:6-7

#7

In 1 Samuel 16:13, who anointed David as king?

📖 1 Samuel 16:13

#8

What instrument did David play to soothe King Saul?

📖 1 Samuel 16:23

#2

A sling and a stone

David defeated the giant Goliath using a sling and a stone, striking Goliath in the forehead and proving that faith in God is more powerful than physical strength.

1 Samuel 17:49-50

#1

Shepherd

David was a shepherd in Bethlehem, caring for his father Jesse's sheep, when the prophet Samuel came to anoint him as the future king of Israel.

1 Samuel 16:11

#4

30 years old

David was thirty years old when he became king and reigned for forty years over Israel.

2 Samuel 5:4

#3

Saul

Saul was the first king of Israel, chosen by the people and anointed by the prophet Samuel. David succeeded Saul as the second king.

1 Samuel 10:1

#6

Jerusalem

David made Jerusalem the capital of Israel and brought the Ark of the Covenant there, establishing it as the religious and political center of the kingdom.

2 Samuel 5:6-7

#5

Solomon

Solomon was David's son with Bathsheba and became his successor as king of Israel, known for his wisdom and for building the temple in Jerusalem.

2 Samuel 12:25

#8

A harp

David played the harp for King Saul to calm him when an evil spirit troubled him, demonstrating David's musical talent and early favor with the king.

1 Samuel 16:23

#7

Samuel

The prophet Samuel anointed David with oil in the presence of his brothers, confirming that God had chosen him to be the future king of Israel.

1 Samuel 16:13

#9

How many psalms are traditionally attributed to David?

📖 Psalm 23:1

#10

What was the name of David's loyal friend and Jonathan's brother?

📖 1 Samuel 18:1-3

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#10

Jonathan

Jonathan was King Saul's son and David's closest friend, known for his loyalty and love for David despite the rivalry between their fathers. Jonathan was not actually the brother who was most prominent; Jonathan himself was David's friend and was Saul's son.

1 Samuel 18:1-3

#9

About 73

Approximately 73 psalms in the Book of Psalms are attributed to David, making him the primary author of the Psalter. These psalms express his faith, prayers, and worship.

Psalm 23:1

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