2 Samuel Bible Quiz
Test your knowledge of the book of 2 Samuel with 10 multiple-choice Bible questions, each with an explanation and the chapter to read.
Who was anointed king of all Israel in 2 Samuel?
2 Samuel quiz questions and answers
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1. Who was anointed king of all Israel in 2 Samuel?
- A) Solomon
- B) Saul
- C) Absalom
- D) David (correct answer)
Answer: David. David was anointed king over all Israel after Saul's reign. 2 Samuel 2
2. What city did David conquer to make it his capital?
- A) Gibeon
- B) Jerusalem (correct answer)
- C) Bethlehem
- D) Hebron
Answer: Jerusalem. David conquered Jerusalem and established it as his capital. 2 Samuel 5
3. Who was killed by David's orders after he committed adultery?
- A) Amnon
- B) Ish-bosheth
- C) Uriah (correct answer)
- D) Absalom
Answer: Uriah. David had Uriah killed after committing adultery with Bathsheba. 2 Samuel 11
4. What was the name of David's son who rebelled against him?
- A) Solomon
- B) Amnon
- C) Ish-bosheth
- D) Absalom (correct answer)
Answer: Absalom. Absalom, David's son, led a rebellion against his father. 2 Samuel 15
5. Who rebuked David for his sin with Bathsheba?
- A) Nathan (correct answer)
- B) Ahijah
- C) Gad
- D) Samuel
Answer: Nathan. Nathan the prophet confronted David regarding his sin with Bathsheba. 2 Samuel 12
6. What did David bring to Jerusalem that symbolized God's presence?
- A) The Tabernacle
- B) The Stone Tablets
- C) The Golden Calf
- D) The Ark of the Covenant (correct answer)
Answer: The Ark of the Covenant. David brought the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem, signifying God's presence. 2 Samuel 6
7. Who was Mephibosheth?
- A) Jonathan's son (correct answer)
- B) Saul's son
- C) David's son
- D) Absalom's brother
Answer: Jonathan's son. Mephibosheth was the son of Jonathan, whom David showed kindness to. 2 Samuel 9
8. What did David do after Absalom was killed in battle?
- A) Executed conspirators
- B) Mourned (correct answer)
- C) Celebrated
- D) Fled
Answer: Mourned. David mourned deeply for his son Absalom after his death in battle. 2 Samuel 18
9. Who led a rebellion against David after Absalom's death?
- A) Sheba (correct answer)
- B) Uriah
- C) Nathan
- D) Ish-bosheth
Answer: Sheba. Sheba led a rebellion against David following Absalom's death. 2 Samuel 20
10. What did David do to atone for Saul's actions against the Gibeonites?
- A) Executed Saul's descendants (correct answer)
- B) Gave them land
- C) Hired mercenaries
- D) Offered sacrifices
Answer: Executed Saul's descendants. David executed Saul's descendants to atone for Saul's violation of the covenant with the Gibeonites. 2 Samuel 21