The Relatives of David - Difficult Bible Trivia for Experts Flashcards

#1

Which of the following women was NOT a bloodline ancestor of David?

📖 Ruth 4:18–22; Matthew 1:5

#2

What is the name of David's mother?

📖 1 Samuel 16:1–13; Ruth 4:18–22

#3

What was the name of David's immediate older brother according to the genealogy in 1 Chronicles?

📖 1 Chronicles 2:13–15

#4

Which of the following was NOT related to David by blood?

📖 1 Chronicles 2:13–16; 2 Samuel 2:18; 2 Samuel 8:18

#5

Which of David's wives was NOT a daughter of a king?

📖 1 Samuel 18:20–21; 1 Chronicles 3:2; 2 Samuel 3:3

#6

Which of David's sons requested to marry one of David's female attendants after David's death?

📖 1 Kings 2:13–25

#7

Absalom, David's son, had a _____ named Tamar.

📖 2 Samuel 13:1; 2 Samuel 14:27

#8

Which three of David's sons are specifically associated in Scripture with succession to David's throne?

📖 2 Samuel 15:10–12; 1 Kings 1:5–40; 1 Kings 1:28–39

#2

Scripture does not specify

Scripture identifies Jesse as David's father but does not specifically give the name of David's mother.

1 Samuel 16:1–13; Ruth 4:18–22

#1

Naomi

Ruth was David's great-grandmother through Obed and Jesse, while Rahab was an ancestor of David through Boaz. Naomi, however, was Ruth's mother-in-law and was not a bloodline ancestor of David.

Ruth 4:18–22; Matthew 1:5

#4

Benaiah

Jesse was David's father, Eliab was his brother, and Joab was David's nephew, the son of his sister Zeruiah. Benaiah, although one of David's prominent military officers, is not identified in Scripture as a blood relative of David.

1 Chronicles 2:13–16; 2 Samuel 2:18; 2 Samuel 8:18

#3

Ozem

In the genealogy of Jesse's sons, Ozem is listed immediately before David, making him David's immediate older brother in this genealogical listing.

1 Chronicles 2:13–15

#6

Adonijah

After David's death, Adonijah approached Bathsheba and asked her to request Abishag the Shunammite as his wife. Solomon viewed the request as a threat to his kingship and subsequently ordered Adonijah's execution.

1 Kings 2:13–25

#5

Abigail

Michal was the daughter of Saul, king of Israel, while Maacah was the daughter of Talmai, king of Geshur. Abigail, however, was the widow of Nabal and is not identified in Scripture as the daughter of a king.

1 Samuel 18:20–21; 1 Chronicles 3:2; 2 Samuel 3:3

#8

Absalom, Adonijah and Solomon

Absalom attempted to establish himself as king during David's reign, Adonijah later proclaimed himself king, and Solomon was the son whom David designated to succeed him. Thus, all three are specifically associated with succession to David's throne, although Solomon ultimately became king.

2 Samuel 15:10–12; 1 Kings 1:5–40; 1 Kings 1:28–39

#7

Options B and C

Absalom had a sister named Tamar, who was also David's daughter. He later had a daughter whom he also named Tamar.

2 Samuel 13:1; 2 Samuel 14:27

#9

How many daughters did David have?

📖 2 Samuel 5:13; 2 Samuel 13:1; 1 Chronicles 3:9

#10

Which descendant of David is identified in Scripture as having an everlasting kingdom?

📖 2 Samuel 7:12–16; Isaiah 9:6–7; Luke 1:32–33

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#10

Jesus

Solomon was an immediate fulfillment of God's promise concerning David's offspring and throne, but the promise of an everlasting kingdom ultimately points to the Messiah. Luke 1:32–33 identifies Jesus as the Son of David whose kingdom will have no end.

2 Samuel 7:12–16; Isaiah 9:6–7; Luke 1:32–33

#9

Scripture does not specify

Scripture names Tamar as a daughter of David, but it does not give the total number of daughters David had. Therefore, the exact number cannot be determined from Scripture.

2 Samuel 5:13; 2 Samuel 13:1; 1 Chronicles 3:9

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