Shepherd, warrior, poet, and king. David is one of the most complex and beloved figures in all of Scripture. He stepped onto the battlefield as a young boy with a sling and five smooth stones, defeated a giant, and went on to become the greatest king Israel ever knew. He was a man after God’s own heart, yet he stumbled tragically. His psalms have comforted millions, and his lineage led to the Messiah himself.
But how well do you really know the life of David? Do you remember the names of his family members, the friends who stood by him, and the enemies who pursued him? Can you recall the key events that shaped his reign? This quiz features 15 questions that will take you from the fields of Bethlehem to the throne in Jerusalem.
Note:Â After answering all the questions, your result will be displayed, showing how many questions you answered correctly and how many you missed. Please pay close attention and make sure you do not skip any questions, as your result will only be displayed if you answer all of them. If you finish the quiz and your result does not appear, please review your answers to ensure that no question was left unanswered.
After viewing your results, we encourage you to go through all the questions again. You will see the answer you selected and the correct answer clearly indicated, helping you learn and understand the Scriptures even better.
Pick up your sling, choose your stones, and let’s see if you can conquer this quiz about the legendary King David!
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Question of
Who was David’s father?
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Boaz
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Obed
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Jesse
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Elkanah
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Question of
What was David’s job before he became king?
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A soldier
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A priest
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A musician
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A shepherd
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Question of
Who did David defeat with a sling and a stone?
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A lion
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Goliath
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A bear
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A Philistine giant named Saph
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What was the name of the giant’s sword that David took as a trophy?
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Sword of the Spirit
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Sword of Gath
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Sword of the Philistine
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Sword of the Lord
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What was the name of the king who was jealous of David and tried to kill him?
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Solomon
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Saul
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Samuel
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Jonathan
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What did David do when he had the opportunity to kill Saul in the cave?
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He killed him
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He cut off a corner of his robe
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He took his spear and water jug
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He woke him up
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How did David react to the news of Saul and Jonathan’s death?
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He rejoiced
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He mourned and fasted
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He immediately claimed the throne
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He wrote a psalm of thanksgiving
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Question of
Which city did David capture to make his capital?
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Hebron
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Bethlehem
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Jerusalem
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Shiloh
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Question of
What did David do when the Ark of the Covenant was brought to Jerusalem?
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He offered sacrifices
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He built a temple for it
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He danced before the Lord
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He gave a speech
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Who was David’s close friend, the son of Saul?
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Mephibosheth
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Jonathan
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Abner
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Ish-bosheth
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Question of
David showed kindness to which son of Jonathan?
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Mephibosheth
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Merib-baal
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Micah
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Saul
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Question of
Who was the commander of David’s army?
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Abner
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Amasa
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Joab
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Benaiah
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Question of
What was the name of David’s son who raped his half-sister Tamar?
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Absalom
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Amnon
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Adonijah
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Solomon
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Question of
According to the New Testament, what was God’s description of David?
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A man after God’s own heart
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A mighty warrior
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A sweet psalmist of Israel
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A king forever
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Question of
Which of these characters did not have their name changed in the Bible?
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Jacob
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Abraham
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David
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Peter
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