David Bible Quiz
How well do you know David? Take this 10-question Bible quiz about David's life, with explanations and Scripture references.
Who was David's father?
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1. Who was David's father?
- A) Saul
- B) Absalom
- C) Samuel
- D) Jesse (correct answer)
Answer: Jesse. David was the youngest son of Jesse, a farmer in Bethlehem. Ruth 4:17
2. What city did David establish as the capital of Israel?
- A) Hebron
- B) Bethlehem
- C) Jericho
- D) Jerusalem (correct answer)
Answer: Jerusalem. David established Jerusalem as the capital of the kingdom of Israel. 2 Samuel 5:5
3. Which giant did David defeat with a sling and a stone?
- A) Saul
- B) Goliath (correct answer)
- C) Philistine
- D) Absalom
Answer: Goliath. David famously defeated the giant warrior Goliath with a single stone. 1 Samuel 17:49
4. What musical skill is David known for?
- A) Dancing
- B) Playing the harp (correct answer)
- C) Singing
- D) Composing
Answer: Playing the harp. David is known for playing the harp, which he did for King Saul. 1 Samuel 16:23
5. How many sons did Jesse have?
- A) Seven
- B) Eight (correct answer)
- C) Six
- D) Five
Answer: Eight. David was the youngest of eight sons born to Jesse. 1 Samuel 16:10
6. Which of David's sons led a rebellion against him?
- A) Amnon
- B) Solomon
- C) Adonijah
- D) Absalom (correct answer)
Answer: Absalom. Absalom, one of David's sons, led a rebellion against him. 2 Samuel 15:1
7. What is the meaning of David's name?
- A) Beloved (correct answer)
- B) King
- C) Strong
- D) Wise
Answer: Beloved. The name David means 'Beloved' in Hebrew. 1 Samuel 16:12
8. In which book are many of David's psalms found?
- A) Proverbs
- B) Psalms (correct answer)
- C) Ecclesiastes
- D) Job
Answer: Psalms. The Book of Psalms contains many prayers and songs attributed to David. Psalms 1
9. What was David's occupation before becoming king?
- A) Musician
- B) Warrior
- C) Farmer
- D) Shepherd (correct answer)
Answer: Shepherd. David was a shepherd before he became the king of Israel. 1 Samuel 16:11
10. How old was David when he died?
- A) 80
- B) 60
- C) 90
- D) 70 (correct answer)
Answer: 70. David is said to have died at the age of 70. 1 Kings 2:10