Zeruiah. 1 Chronicles 2:16 (KJV) — Joab was the son of Zeruiah, David's sister. (1 Chronicles 2:16, KJV)

Who were Joab's brothers?

Abishai and Asahel. 2 Samuel 2:18 (KJV) — 'Three sons of Zeruiah were there, Joab, and Abishai, and Asahel.' (2 Samuel 2:18, KJV)

Whom did Joab slay at the gate of Hebron?

Abner. 2 Samuel 3:27 (KJV) — 'Joab took him aside in the gate... and smote him there.' (2 Samuel 3:27, KJV)

What city did Joab help David capture by going up first?

Jebus (Jerusalem). 1 Chronicles 11:6 (KJV) — Joab 'went first up, and was chief.' (1 Chronicles 11:6, KJV)

Whom did Joab set in the forefront of the hottest battle, that he might die?

Uriah the Hittite. 2 Samuel 11:15 (KJV) — David wrote, 'Set ye Uriah in the forefront of the hottest battle.' (2 Samuel 11:15, KJV)

Whom did Joab slay by smiting under the fifth rib while pretending to greet him?

Amasa. 2 Samuel 20:9-10 (KJV) — 'Art thou in health, my brother? ... So Joab smote him.' (2 Samuel 20:10, KJV)

How did Joab kill Absalom?

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

Whose side did Joab take in the succession after David?

Adonijah. 1 Kings 1:7 (KJV) — 'He conferred with Joab... and they following Adonijah helped him.' (1 Kings 1:7, KJV)

Where did Joab flee when he heard Solomon would slay him?

The tabernacle of the LORD, holding the horns of the altar. 1 Kings 2:28 (KJV) — 'Joab fled unto the tabernacle of the LORD, and caught hold on the horns of the altar.' (1 Kings 2:28, KJV)

Who executed Joab at Solomon's command?

Benaiah. 1 Kings 2:34 (KJV) — 'Benaiah... fell upon him, and slew him.' (1 Kings 2:34, KJV)

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Joab Bible Quiz Flashcards

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Q1. Whose son was Joab?
A: Zeruiah — 1 Chronicles 2:16
Q2. Who were Joab's brothers?
A: Abishai and Asahel — 2 Samuel 2:18
Q3. Whom did Joab slay at the gate of Hebron?
A: Abner — 2 Samuel 3:27
Q4. What city did Joab help David capture by going up first?
A: Jebus (Jerusalem) — 1 Chronicles 11:6
Q5. Whom did Joab set in the forefront of the hottest battle, that he might die?
A: Uriah the Hittite — 2 Samuel 11:15
Q6. Whom did Joab slay by smiting under the fifth rib while pretending to greet him?
A: Amasa — 2 Samuel 20:10
Q7. How did Joab kill Absalom?
A: He thrust three darts through his heart — 2 Samuel 18:14
Q8. Whose side did Joab take in the succession after David?
A: Adonijah — 1 Kings 1:7
Q9. Where did Joab flee when he heard Solomon would slay him?
A: The tabernacle of the LORD, holding the horns of the altar — 1 Kings 2:28
Q10. Who executed Joab at Solomon's command?
A: Benaiah — 1 Kings 2:34