- What was David’s occupation as a boy? Keeper of the sheep
- Which prophet secretly anointed David as king? Samuel
- David was soon hired to work for King Saul. What was his job? Armor Bearer and Musician
- Who made several attempts on David’s life because of jealousy? Saul
- Which giant Philistine warrior did David bring down with a sling and a rock? Goliath
- How long did David’s reign over all of Israel last? 33 years
- From whom did David capture his capital city (Zion)? The Jebusites
- With what beautiful woman did David commit adultery? Bathsheba
- What did David do to try to cover up his adultery? Put Uriah in the front of the hottest battle and retreat, so he would be killed
- Where was David anointed as king of Israel? Hebron
- How old was David when he first began to reign over Judah? 30 years old
- Who was David’s first wife? Saul’s daughter Michal
- Which of David’s sons tried to overthrow and kill him? Absalom
- Who refused to assist David and his men, and died as a result? Nabal
- Which former king of Israel tried to kill David out of envy? Saul
- Who was the prophet that confronted David with his adultery? Nathan
- What was the cost of David’s sin with Bathsheba? The child born to him & Bathsheba died
- Who did Absalom appoint as commander over his army in Joab’s place? Amasa
- How did David’s son Absalom die? He was hung when his hair got caught in a terebinth tree and Joab thrust three spears through his heart and his armor bearers struck and killed him .
- Who was the crippled son of Jonathan cared for by David? Mephibosheth
May 2019 Issue (How Much Do You Know About King David?)
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