The Life of David — Advanced Quiz

1. What was the name of the giant line or ancestor from whom Goliath and other Philistine warriors were descended?

2. Which woman became David's wife after the death of Uriah the Hittite?

3. What specific sin did the prophet Nathan confront David about through a parable involving a rich man and a poor man's lamb?

4. Which of David's sons attempted to take the throne while David was still living, and was supported by Joab before being defeated?

5. What was the name of the prophet who anointed David as king while Saul was still reigning, and which city did this occur in?

6. How many times did David spare Saul's life when he had the opportunity to kill him, and in what locations did these events occur?

7. What was Absalom's rebellion primarily triggered by, and which city did he establish as his base of operations?

8. What consequence did God bring upon Israel after David numbered the fighting men?

9. Who was David's mighty man that was killed in battle because David arranged for him to be placed in the front lines, and what was his wife's relationship to David afterward?

10. What specific covenant did God establish with David through the prophet Nathan, and what was the primary promise regarding David's offspring?