1 Samuel 17 Quiz — David & Goliath — KJV Bible Study Guide
A free 10-lesson Bible study guide on 1 samuel 17 quiz — david & goliath, drawn entirely from the King James Version. Each lesson opens with a study question, gives the verse reference, and offers a short teaching note. Use it for personal devotions, a small group, or a Sunday school class.
The 10 lessons
Lesson 1 · 1 Samuel 17:3 (KJV)
Which valley was the scene of the battle between Israel and the Philistines?
Answer: Valley of Elah
Study note. And the Philistines stood on a mountain on the one side, and Israel stood on a mountain on the other side: and there was a valley between them. (1 Samuel 17:3)
Lesson 2 · 1 Samuel 17:4 (KJV)
From which city did Goliath come?
Answer: Gath
Study note. And there went out a champion out of the camp of the Philistines, named Goliath, of Gath. (1 Samuel 17:4)
Lesson 3 · 1 Samuel 17:4 (KJV)
About how tall was Goliath?
Answer: Six cubits and a span
Study note. And his height was six cubits and a span. (1 Samuel 17:4)
Lesson 4 · 1 Samuel 17:16 (KJV)
How many days did Goliath challenge Israel's army?
Answer: Forty days
Study note. And he stood and cried unto the armies of Israel, and said unto them... forty days. (1 Samuel 17:16)
Lesson 5 · 1 Samuel 17:9 (KJV)
What did Goliath say would be the terms if he defeated his opponent?
Answer: Israel would serve the Philistines
Study note. If he be able to fight with me, and to kill me, then will we be your servants. (1 Samuel 17:9)
Lesson 6 · 1 Samuel 17:40 (KJV)
How many stones did David take from the brook?
Answer: Five
Study note. And he took his staff in his hand, and chose him five smooth stones out of the brook. (1 Samuel 17:40)
Lesson 7 · 1 Samuel 17:49 (KJV)
What weapon did David use to defeat Goliath?
Answer: A sling
Study note. And David put his hand in his bag, and took thence a stone, and slang it. (1 Samuel 17:49)
Lesson 8 · 1 Samuel 17:49 (KJV)
Where did the stone strike Goliath?
Answer: His forehead
Study note. And the stone sunk into his forehead. (1 Samuel 17:49)
Lesson 9 · 1 Samuel 17:51 (KJV)
What did David do with Goliath's sword after the giant fell?
Answer: Cut off Goliath's head with it
Study note. Therefore David ran, and stood upon the Philistine, and took his sword, and drew it out of the sheath thereof, and slew him, and cut off his head therewith. (1 Samuel 17:51)
Lesson 10 · 1 Samuel 17:54 (KJV)
Where did David put Goliath's armor after the battle?
Answer: In his tent
Study note. And David took the head of the Philistine, and brought it to Jerusalem; but he put his armour in his tent. (1 Samuel 17:54)
Key verses to memorize
The passages this study returns to most often — pick one or two and commit them to memory this week.
Discussion questions
- Which lesson in this study surprised you the most, and why?
- How does 1 samuel 17 quiz — david & goliath point us to Jesus Christ and the gospel?
- Pick one verse from the key passages above. How does it shape the way you will pray, read, or live this week?
- Who in your life could you share one of these truths with in the next seven days?