The Life of David Quiz Flashcards

#1

What instrument was David playing when he was brought to King Saul to soothe his troubled spirit?

📖 1 Samuel 16:23

#2

What was the name of the Philistine giant that David defeated with a sling and stone?

📖 1 Samuel 17:4-50

#3

How many years did David flee from King Saul before Saul's death?

📖 1 Samuel 19:1-27:4

#4

What was the name of David's closest friend who was the son of King Saul?

📖 1 Samuel 18:1-3

#5

How many times did David spare Saul's life when he had the opportunity to kill him?

📖 1 Samuel 24:1-7; 1 Samuel 26:1-12

#6

According to 2 Samuel 3:3, what name is given to David's second son, born in Hebron to Abigail?

📖 2 Samuel 3:3

#7

What was the name of David's wife who was the widow of Nabal the Carmelite?

📖 1 Samuel 25:2-42

#8

In what city did David establish his capital after he became king of all Israel?

📖 2 Samuel 5:6-10

#2

Goliath

Goliath was the famous Philistine giant defeated by David in single combat. This is one of the most well-known stories in the Bible.

1 Samuel 17:4-50

#1

Lyre

David played the lyre for Saul to ease his distress. The lyre and harp were similar stringed instruments in ancient Israel, and the passage specifically mentions the lyre.

1 Samuel 16:23

#4

Jonathan

Jonathan was Saul's son and David's closest friend, known for his deep covenant of love and loyalty to David despite his father's jealousy and hatred.

1 Samuel 18:1-3

#3

Ten years

David fled from Saul and spent approximately ten years hiding in various locations including the wilderness of Judah, before Saul's death in battle.

1 Samuel 19:1-27:4

#6

Chileab

2 Samuel 3:3 names David's second son by Abigail as Chileab. In 1 Chronicles 3:1, the same son is called Daniel.

2 Samuel 3:3

#5

Two times

David had at least two clear opportunities to kill Saul: once in the cave near En Gedi (1 Samuel 24) and once at Saul's camp with the spear (1 Samuel 26). In both instances, David chose mercy.

1 Samuel 24:1-7; 1 Samuel 26:1-12

#8

Jerusalem

David captured Jerusalem from the Jebusites and made it his capital, also known as the City of David. It remained the capital of Israel throughout his reign.

2 Samuel 5:6-10

#7

Abigail

Abigail was the intelligent and beautiful wife of the foolish Nabal. After Nabal's death, she married David and became one of his most significant wives.

1 Samuel 25:2-42

#9

What significant covenant or agreement did David make regarding the Ark of the Covenant?

📖 2 Samuel 6:1-19

#10

With which woman did David commit adultery, leading to the death of their first child?

📖 2 Samuel 11:1-12:25

#11

What was the name of the prophet who confronted David about his sin with Bathsheba?

📖 2 Samuel 12:1-14

#12

Which of David's sons led a rebellion against him and had to be killed by Joab?

📖 2 Samuel 13-18

#13

How did Absalom die during his rebellion against David?

📖 2 Samuel 18:9-15

#14

What was David's response to the news of Absalom's death?

📖 2 Samuel 18:31-19:4

#15

Who was anointed by David as his successor and became king after David's death?

📖 1 Kings 1:28-53

#16

How long did David reign as king of Israel?

📖 2 Samuel 5:4-5

#10

Bathsheba

David committed adultery with Bathsheba, the wife of Uriah the Hittite. Their first child died as a result of their sin, as prophesied by Nathan the prophet.

2 Samuel 11:1-12:25

#9

He brought it to Jerusalem with celebration

David brought the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem with great celebration and ceremony, establishing Jerusalem as the religious center of Israel.

2 Samuel 6:1-19

#12

Absalom

Absalom led a rebellion against David, trying to take the throne. He was ultimately killed by Joab during the conflict, though David had instructed his commanders to spare him.

2 Samuel 13-18

#11

Nathan

Nathan the prophet confronted David with the parable of the rich man and the poor man's lamb, leading David to recognize his sin and repent.

2 Samuel 12:1-14

#14

He wept and mourned greatly for his son

David was deeply grieved by Absalom's death despite Absalom's rebellion. He wept and mourned, expressing his grief with the words, 'O my son Absalom! My son, my son Absalom!'

2 Samuel 18:31-19:4

#13

His hair caught in an oak tree while riding a mule, and Joab killed him

Absalom was caught by his long hair in the branches of an oak tree while riding his mule and became suspended. Joab then killed him with three javelins while Absalom hung there.

2 Samuel 18:9-15

#16

40 years

David reigned for 40 years total: 7 years and 6 months as king of Judah in Hebron, and approximately 33 years as king over all Israel from Jerusalem.

2 Samuel 5:4-5

#15

Solomon

Solomon, David's son with Bathsheba, was anointed by the prophet Nathan and the priest Zadok as David's designated successor. He became king after David's death.

1 Kings 1:28-53