King David — KJV Bible Study Guide
A free 10-lesson Bible study guide on king david, 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 16:13 (KJV)
Who anointed David king while he was still a youth?
Answer: Samuel
Study note. Then Samuel took the horn of oil, and anointed him in the midst of his brethren.
Lesson 2 · 1 Samuel 16:11 (KJV)
What was David's occupation when he was anointed?
Answer: Shepherd
Study note. Behold, he keepeth the sheep.
Lesson 3 · 1 Samuel 17:40 (KJV)
How many stones did David choose for his battle with Goliath?
Answer: 5
Study note. And he chose him five smooth stones out of the brook.
Lesson 4 · 1 Samuel 18:1 (KJV)
Whose loyal friendship did David enjoy in Saul's court?
Answer: Jonathan
Study note. The soul of Jonathan was knit with the soul of David.
Lesson 5 · 2 Samuel 5:9 (KJV)
What city did David make his capital?
Answer: Jerusalem
Study note. So David dwelt in the fort, and called it the city of David.
Lesson 6 · 2 Samuel 11:3 (KJV)
Whose wife did David take after sending her husband to die in battle?
Answer: Bathsheba
Study note. And David sent and inquired after the woman… Bathsheba.
Lesson 7 · 2 Samuel 12:7 (KJV)
Which prophet confronted David with the parable of the ewe lamb?
Answer: Nathan
Study note. And Nathan said to David, Thou art the man.
Lesson 8 · 2 Samuel 15:6 (KJV)
Which son of David rebelled and tried to seize the throne?
Answer: Absalom
Study note. And Absalom… stole the hearts of the men of Israel.
Lesson 9 · Psalms 23:1 (KJV)
Which famous psalm of David begins, 'The LORD is my shepherd'?
Answer: Psalm 23
Study note. A Psalm of David. The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.
Lesson 10 · 1 Kings 2:12 (KJV)
Who succeeded David as king of Israel?
Answer: Solomon
Study note. And Solomon sat upon the throne of David his father.
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 king david 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?