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    Doeg the Edomite Bible Quiz — Questions and Answers

    All 10 questions with the correct answer, a short explanation, and the King James Version reference. Use this page as a study guide, an answer key, or a quick review sheet.

    1. Q1.Of what nation was Doeg?

      • A. Moab
      • B. Edom ✓
      • C. Ammon
      • D. Amalek

      Answer: Edom

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

      Read 1 Samuel 21:7 (KJV)

    2. Q2.What office did Doeg hold under Saul?

      • A. Captain of the army
      • B. Chiefest of the herdmen ✓
      • C. Cupbearer
      • D. Armourbearer

      Answer: Chiefest of the herdmen

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

      Read 1 Samuel 21:7 (KJV)

    3. Q3.Where did Doeg see David and Ahimelech?

      • A. Gibeah
      • B. Nob ✓
      • C. Ramah
      • D. Ziklag

      Answer: Nob

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

      Read 1 Samuel 21:7 (KJV)

    4. Q4.Why was Doeg there?

      • A. Detained before the LORD ✓
      • B. Hunting
      • C. Sent by David
      • D. Fleeing

      Answer: Detained before the LORD

      1 Samuel 21:7 (KJV).

      Read 1 Samuel 21:7 (KJV)

    5. Q5.To whom did Doeg report seeing David?

      • A. Abner
      • B. Saul ✓
      • C. Jonathan
      • D. Samuel

      Answer: Saul

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

      Read 1 Samuel 22:9 (KJV)

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

      • A. 35
      • B. 50
      • C. 85 ✓
      • D. 100

      Answer: 85

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

      Read 1 Samuel 22:18 (KJV)

    7. Q7.What city did Doeg smite afterward?

      • A. Hebron
      • B. Nob, the city of the priests ✓
      • C. Keilah
      • D. Ziklag

      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.'

      Read 1 Samuel 22:19 (KJV)

    8. Q8.Which psalm is titled concerning Doeg?

      • A. Psalm 51
      • B. Psalm 52 ✓
      • C. Psalm 54
      • D. Psalm 57

      Answer: Psalm 52

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

      Read Psalms 52 (KJV)

    9. Q9.What does Psalm 52 say of his tongue?

      • A. It is like a sword
      • B. It devises mischiefs; like a sharp razor ✓
      • C. It is silent
      • D. It is wise

      Answer: It devises mischiefs; like a sharp razor

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

      Read Psalms 52:2 (KJV)

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

      • A. Reward him
      • B. Destroy him for ever ✓
      • C. Forgive him
      • D. Make him king

      Answer: Destroy him for ever

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

      Read Psalms 52:5 (KJV)