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The Life of David Trivia Quiz

Here are some questions from the life of David. Some you may know, some you may not. Enjoy! All references are from the KJV.

A multiple-choice quiz by emmer. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
emmer

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
196,480

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
1666

Last 3 plays: Guest 136 (3/10), Guest 192 (1/10), Guest 63 (7/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who was the king of Israel before David? Hint

Solomon

Saul

Josiah

Hezekiah

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Question 2 of 10

2. How many years did David reign as king? Hint

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which of these was not one of David's wives? Hint

Ahinoam

Tamar

Abigal

Michal

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Question 4 of 10

4. Where did David begin his rule? Hint

Jabesh-gilead

Jerusalem

Hebron

Gath

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who built the Temple in Jerusalem? Hint

David

Absalom

Saul

Solomon

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who was the general of David's armies? Hint

Abiathar

Abner

Joab

Ishbosheth

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Question 7 of 10

7. At one time, David went to Achish, king of Gath, for protection from Saul. When Achish's army wanted to kill David, what did David do to get out of the city? Hint

David convinced them that he was on their side

David did nothing and was taken as a prisoner

David and his army defeated Achish and his army

David pretended to be insane so they would let him go

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Question 8 of 10

8. Why did David bring Mephibosheth to live with him at the palace? Hint

His home was burned during an invasion

He was David's best friend

To fulfill his vow to Jonathan

It was a reward for valiant service in the military

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Question 9 of 10

9. How many times is David mentioned in the Bible? Hint

1,127

146

654

3,289

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Question 10 of 10

10. When Saul died, how did David react? Hint

David thanked God that Saul was dead

David actually killed Saul himself

David mourned for the loss of Saul

David rejoiced over the news

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who was the king of Israel before David?

Answer: Saul

I Samuel 9 and 10 tell us that Saul was the first king, and David came after him. Solomon, Josiah, and Hezekiah were kings after David.

2. How many years did David reign as king?

Answer: 40

I Kings 2:11 - David reigned for seven years in Hebron, and then thirty-three years in Jerusalem.

3. Which of these was not one of David's wives?

Answer: Tamar

According to II Samuel 13:1, Tamar was David's daughter. Michal was David's first wife, the daughter of Saul (I Samuel 18:27). Ahinoam and Abigal were also David's wives, according to I Samuel 27:3.

4. Where did David begin his rule?

Answer: Hebron

II Samuel 2:1-3 tells us it was Hebron. Jerusalem was the capital of the united kingdom. (When David first began to rule, he only ruled over Judah. It was seven years before the nation was united.) Gath was a Philistine city, and Jabesh-gilead was were Saul's bones were buried (I Samuel 31:11-13).

5. Who built the Temple in Jerusalem?

Answer: Solomon

David asked the Lord in II Samuel 7 if he could build a house for Him. God told him no, but it was at this time that He established David's kingdom forever. Saul was dead at this point, and Absalom died soon after. Solomon began to build the Temple four years after his reign began (I Kings 6:1)

6. Who was the general of David's armies?

Answer: Joab

II Samuel 8:16 says that Joab was over the host. There are also many stories of Joab leading the army. Abner was Saul's general, and Ishbosheth was one of Saul's sons. Abiathar was a priest who traveled with David when he was fleeing from Saul.

7. At one time, David went to Achish, king of Gath, for protection from Saul. When Achish's army wanted to kill David, what did David do to get out of the city?

Answer: David pretended to be insane so they would let him go

I Samuel 21:12-15 says that David began to act like a madman. Achish said that he didn't need a madman on his hands and let David leave unharmed.

8. Why did David bring Mephibosheth to live with him at the palace?

Answer: To fulfill his vow to Jonathan

I Samuel 20 is the chapter where Jonathan finds out that Saul really does hate David and is intent on killing him. David and Jonathan make a vow to each other that they will show kindness to each other's families as long as they live. Mephibosheth was Jonathan's son.

9. How many times is David mentioned in the Bible?

Answer: 1,127

David is mentioned in the Bible more than any other person - even Paul or Jesus!

10. When Saul died, how did David react?

Answer: David mourned for the loss of Saul

David recognized that Saul was God's annointed king over Israel, and would not do anything to harm him, no matter what Saul did to him. II Samuel 1 talks about David hearing of Saul's death. Verse 17 says that David mourned the loss of Saul and Jonathan (they died the same day).

Source: Author emmer

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