Who brought the news of Saul's death to David, claiming to have slain the king at his own request?

An Amalekite. An Amalekite came out of the camp from Saul and told David he had stood upon him and slew him. (2 Samuel 1:10, KJV)

In which city was David first anointed king over the house of Judah?

Hebron. The men of Judah came and there they anointed David king over the house of Judah in Hebron. (2 Samuel 2:4, KJV)

Which son of Saul was made king over Israel by Abner after Saul's death?

Ishbosheth. Abner took Ishbosheth the son of Saul and made him king over all Israel. (2 Samuel 2:9, KJV)

What was the name of the man who was struck dead by God for touching the ark of the Lord?

Uzzah. Uzzah put forth his hand to the ark of God and took hold of it, and God smote him there for his error. (2 Samuel 6:7, KJV)

Who despised David in her heart when she saw him leaping and dancing before the Lord?

Michal. Michal, Saul's daughter, looked through a window and saw king David leaping and dancing. (2 Samuel 6:16, KJV)

Which prophet told David the parable of the rich man and the poor man's ewe lamb?

Nathan. The Lord sent Nathan unto David to rebuke him for his sin regarding Uriah. (2 Samuel 12:1, KJV)

What was the name of Jonathan's son who was lame in his feet and to whom David showed kindness?

Mephibosheth. David restored the land of Saul to Mephibosheth and allowed him to eat at his table. (2 Samuel 9:6, KJV)

Which of David's sons rebelled and sought to take the kingdom, eventually being caught by his hair in an oak tree?

Absalom. Absalom's head caught hold of the oak, and he was taken up between the heaven and the earth. (2 Samuel 18:9, KJV)

Who was the captain of David's host who slew Absalom despite the king's command to deal gently with him?

Joab. Joab took three darts in his hand and thrust them through the heart of Absalom. (2 Samuel 18:14, KJV)

Where did David build an altar to stay the plague after he had numbered the people?

The threshingfloor of Araunah the Jebusite. David bought the threshingfloor and the oxen for fifty shekels of silver and built an altar. (2 Samuel 24:24, KJV)

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Q1. Who brought the news of Saul's death to David, claiming to have slain the king at his own request?
A: An Amalekite — 2 Samuel 1:10
Q2. In which city was David first anointed king over the house of Judah?
A: Hebron — 2 Samuel 2:4
Q3. Which son of Saul was made king over Israel by Abner after Saul's death?
A: Ishbosheth — 2 Samuel 2:9
Q4. What was the name of the man who was struck dead by God for touching the ark of the Lord?
A: Uzzah — 2 Samuel 6:7
Q5. Who despised David in her heart when she saw him leaping and dancing before the Lord?
A: Michal — 2 Samuel 6:16
Q6. Which prophet told David the parable of the rich man and the poor man's ewe lamb?
A: Nathan — 2 Samuel 12:1
Q7. What was the name of Jonathan's son who was lame in his feet and to whom David showed kindness?
A: Mephibosheth — 2 Samuel 9:6
Q8. Which of David's sons rebelled and sought to take the kingdom, eventually being caught by his hair in an oak tree?
A: Absalom — 2 Samuel 18:9
Q9. Who was the captain of David's host who slew Absalom despite the king's command to deal gently with him?
A: Joab — 2 Samuel 18:14
Q10. Where did David build an altar to stay the plague after he had numbered the people?
A: The threshingfloor of Araunah the Jebusite — 2 Samuel 24:24