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    Doeg the Edomite Bible Quiz

    Ten KJV questions on Doeg — the witness, the slayer of priests, and Psalm 52.

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    Of what nation was Doeg?

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    Q1.Of what nation was Doeg?

    Answer: Edom

    1 Samuel 21:7 (KJV) — 'Doeg, an Edomite.'

    Reference: 1 Samuel 21:7 (KJV)

    Q2.What office did Doeg hold under Saul?

    Answer: Chiefest of the herdmen

    1 Samuel 21:7 (KJV) — 'the chiefest of the herdmen that belonged to Saul.'

    Reference: 1 Samuel 21:7 (KJV)

    Q3.Where did Doeg see David and Ahimelech?

    Answer: Nob

    1 Samuel 21:7 (KJV) — 'detained before the LORD.'

    Reference: 1 Samuel 21:7 (KJV)

    Q4.Why was Doeg there?

    Answer: Detained before the LORD

    1 Samuel 21:7 (KJV).

    Reference: 1 Samuel 21:7 (KJV)

    Q5.To whom did Doeg report seeing David?

    Answer: Saul

    1 Samuel 22:9 (KJV) — Doeg answered Saul.

    Reference: 1 Samuel 22:9 (KJV)

    Q6.How many men did Doeg slay among the priests?

    Answer: 85

    1 Samuel 22:18 (KJV) — 'fourscore and five persons that did wear a linen ephod.'

    Reference: 1 Samuel 22:18 (KJV)

    Q7.What city did Doeg smite afterward?

    Answer: Nob, the city of the priests

    1 Samuel 22:19 (KJV) — 'Nob, the city of the priests, smote he with the edge of the sword.'

    Reference: 1 Samuel 22:19 (KJV)

    Q8.Which psalm is titled concerning Doeg?

    Answer: Psalm 52

    Psalm 52 title (KJV) — 'when Doeg the Edomite came and told Saul.'

    Reference: Psalms 52 (KJV)

    Q9.What does Psalm 52 say of his tongue?

    Answer: It devises mischiefs; like a sharp razor

    Psalm 52:2 (KJV) — 'Thy tongue deviseth mischiefs; like a sharp razor, working deceitfully.'

    Reference: Psalms 52:2 (KJV)

    Q10.What does David say God shall do to such a man?

    Answer: Destroy him for ever

    Psalm 52:5 (KJV) — 'God shall likewise destroy thee for ever.'

    Reference: Psalms 52:5 (KJV)

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