David and Goliath Quiz for Kids — 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.
Q1.What was David's job before he fought Goliath?
- A. Soldier
- B. Shepherd ✓
- C. Baker
- D. Carpenter
Answer: Shepherd
David kept his father's sheep.
Q2.Who was the giant David fought?
- A. Saul
- B. Goliath ✓
- C. Samson
- D. Pharaoh
Answer: Goliath
And there went out a champion... named Goliath.
Q3.What army did Goliath fight for?
- A. Egyptians
- B. Romans
- C. Philistines ✓
- D. Babylonians
Answer: Philistines
Goliath was a champion of the Philistines.
Q4.How many smooth stones did David pick from the brook?
- A. 1
- B. 3
- C. 5 ✓
- D. 7
Answer: 5
He chose five smooth stones out of the brook.
Q5.What weapon did David use against Goliath?
- A. Sword
- B. Sling ✓
- C. Bow
- D. Spear
Answer: Sling
David used a sling and a stone.
Q6.Where did the stone hit Goliath?
- A. Arm
- B. Foot
- C. Forehead ✓
- D. Hand
Answer: Forehead
The stone sunk into his forehead.
Q7.Whose name did David come in?
- A. His own
- B. The king's
- C. The LORD of hosts ✓
- D. His father's
Answer: The LORD of hosts
I come to thee in the name of the LORD of hosts.
Q8.Who was king of Israel at this time?
- A. David
- B. Solomon
- C. Saul ✓
- D. Samuel
Answer: Saul
Saul was king when David fought Goliath.
Q9.What instrument did David play for King Saul?
- A. Trumpet
- B. Drum
- C. Harp ✓
- D. Flute
Answer: Harp
David took an harp, and played with his hand.
Q10.What did David become later?
- A. A farmer
- B. A king ✓
- C. A priest
- D. A judge
Answer: A king
David became the king of Israel.