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The Life of David Quiz

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

A.Tambourine
B.Harp
C.Lyre
D.Flute

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

A.Og
B.Goliath
C.Lahmi
D.Ishbi-Benob

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

A.Five years
B.Seven years
C.Ten years
D.Thirteen years

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

A.Amnon
B.Jonathan
C.Abinadab
D.Mephibosheth

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

A.One time
B.Two times
C.Three times
D.Four times

6. Which of David's sons was born in Hebron after David became king of Judah?

A.Solomon
B.Daniel
C.Amnon
D.Chileab

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

A.Bathsheba
B.Ahinoam
C.Abigail
D.Maacah

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

A.Hebron
B.Jerusalem
C.Bethlehem
D.Gibeon

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

A.He destroyed it to prevent idolatry
B.He brought it to Jerusalem with celebration
C.He hid it in the wilderness
D.He sent it to the Philistines

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

A.Ahinoam
B.Bathsheba
C.Abigail
D.Maacah

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

A.Samuel
B.Gad
C.Nathan
D.Zadok

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

A.Solomon
B.Amnon
C.Absalom
D.Adonijah

13. How did Absalom die during his rebellion against David?

A.He was executed by David's order
B.His hair caught in an oak tree while riding a mule, and Joab killed him
C.He fell from a tower in Jerusalem
D.He was trampled by his own army

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

A.He celebrated the victory
B.He was angry at Joab for killing his son
C.He wept and mourned greatly for his son
D.He immediately named another son as heir

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

A.Absalom
B.Adonijah
C.Solomon
D.Nathan

16. How long did David reign as king of Israel?

A.20 years
B.30 years
C.40 years
D.50 years

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This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.

Psalm 118:24 (NIV)

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