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    Bible Trivia Questions About King David

    Test your knowledge of David — shepherd, giant-slayer, king, and psalmist. Questions span 1 & 2 Samuel, 1 Kings, 1 Chronicles, and the Psalms in the King James Version.

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    Each quiz is 10 KJV questions with verse references on every answer.

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    Psalms Quiz

    Hymns, prayers, and praises from Israel's songbook.

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    King David Quiz

    Shepherd, giant-slayer, psalmist, king — the man after God's own heart.

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    Ruth Quiz

    The Moabite widow whose loyalty led her into the line of David and Christ.

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    Matthew Quiz

    The Gospel of the King — Jesus, Son of David.

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    1 Samuel Quiz

    A journey through the rise of the monarchy and the life of the prophet Samuel.

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    2 Samuel Quiz

    A study of the reign of King David and the establishment of his kingdom.

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    1 Chronicles Quiz

    A journey through the genealogies and the reign of King David in 1 Chronicles.

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    Ezra Quiz

    A quiz on the return of the exiles and the rebuilding of the temple in Jerusalem.

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    Nehemiah Quiz

    A study of the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls and the restoration of the law.

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    Psalm 23 Quiz — The LORD is My Shepherd

    David's beloved shepherd psalm, line by line.

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    Psalm 91 Quiz — Refuge Under His Wings

    The secret place of the most High and the promise of protection.

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    Psalm 119 Quiz — Thy Word is a Lamp

    The longest chapter in the Bible — a love song to God's law.

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    Palm Sunday Bible Quiz

    Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem.

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    Thanksgiving Bible Quiz

    Gratitude, harvest, and giving thanks from Genesis to the Psalms.

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    Heaven & Hell Bible Quiz

    Eternal destinations — the new Jerusalem, the lake of fire, and what Jesus taught.

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    1 Samuel Bible Quiz

    Samuel the prophet, Saul the first king, and David the shepherd boy.

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    2 Samuel Bible Quiz

    David's reign, the Bathsheba tragedy, and God's unfailing covenant.

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    Jonathan Bible Quiz

    Saul's son and David's loyal friend — a covenant of love stronger than ambition.

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    Hannah Bible Quiz

    A woman of prayer — from bitter barrenness to the mother of Samuel the prophet.

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    Anna Bible Quiz

    The prophetess of fourscore and four years who praised God for the redemption of Jerusalem.

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    Saul Bible Quiz

    Israel's first king — from the humility of hiding among the stuff to the tragedy of disobedience on Gilboa.

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    Samuel Bible Quiz

    The prophet who anointed kings — from a child in the tabernacle to the judge who called Israel to repentance.

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    Boaz Bible Quiz

    The kinsman-redeemer of Bethlehem who took Ruth to wife and entered the lineage of David.

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    Eli Bible Quiz

    The aged priest at Shiloh who mentored Samuel — and whose sons brought judgment on his house.

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    Absalom Bible Quiz

    The handsome son of David whose hair and pride brought his rebellion to a bitter end.

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    Bartimaeus Bible Quiz

    The blind beggar of Jericho whose cry of faith opened his eyes to the Son of David.

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    Bathsheba Bible Quiz

    The wife of Uriah, mother of Solomon, and a key figure in David's life.

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    Silas Bible Quiz

    A leading brother in the Jerusalem church and companion of Paul on his missionary journeys.

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    Mephibosheth Bible Quiz

    Jonathan's lame son shown kindness for David's sake.

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    Joab Bible Quiz

    David's fierce captain — loyal in battle, ruthless in blood.

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    Top 15 King David trivia questions

    Read the answer with its KJV verse reference — no scoring, just trivia. Tap the source quiz to play the full set.

    1. Q1.How many psalms are in the book of Psalms?

      Answer: 150

      The book of Psalms contains 150 chapters.

    2. Q2.Who anointed David king while he was still a youth?

      Answer: Samuel

      Then Samuel took the horn of oil, and anointed him in the midst of his brethren.

      1 Samuel 16:13 (KJV)From: King David Quiz
    3. Q3.From what country did Ruth come?

      Answer: Moab

      He and his wife, and his two sons… went to sojourn in the country of Moab.

      Ruth 1:1 (KJV)From: Ruth Quiz
    4. Q4.Matthew opens with whose genealogy?

      Answer: Jesus Christ

      The book of the generation of Jesus Christ.

      Matthew 1:1 (KJV)From: Matthew Quiz
    5. Q5.What was the name of Samuel's mother, who prayed fervently at the tabernacle in Shiloh?

      Answer: Hannah

      She was in bitterness of soul, and prayed unto the Lord, and wept sore.

      1 Samuel 1:10 (KJV)From: 1 Samuel Quiz
    6. Q6.Who brought the news of Saul's death to David, claiming to have slain the king at his own request?

      Answer: An Amalekite

      An Amalekite came out of the camp from Saul and told David he had stood upon him and slew him.

      2 Samuel 1:10 (KJV)From: 2 Samuel Quiz
    7. Q7.Who is the first person named in the opening genealogy of 1 Chronicles?

      Answer: Adam

      The book begins its vast genealogy with the first man, Adam.

      1 Chronicles 1:1 (KJV)From: 1 Chronicles Quiz
    8. Q8.Which King of Persia made a proclamation throughout all his kingdom to build the LORD an house at Jerusalem?

      Answer: Cyrus

      Cyrus king of Persia was charged by the LORD to build him an house at Jerusalem.

      Ezra 1:2 (KJV)From: Ezra Quiz
    9. Q9.What was Nehemiah's occupation in the palace of Shushan before he went to Jerusalem?

      Answer: The king's cupbearer

      Nehemiah served as the cupbearer to King Artaxerxes.

      Nehemiah 1:11 (KJV)From: Nehemiah Quiz
    10. Q10.How does Psalm 23 begin?

      Answer: The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want

      The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.

    11. Q11.Who dwells in the secret place of the most High?

      Answer: He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty

      Psalm 91:1.

    12. Q12.How many verses does Psalm 119 contain?

      Answer: 176

      Psalm 119 has 176 verses, arranged by the Hebrew alphabet.

    13. Q13.Where did Jesus send two disciples to find a colt?

      Answer: Bethphage, at the mount of Olives

      Jesus sent two disciples, saying unto them, Go into the village over against you… at the mount of Olives.

    14. Q14.What kind of offering in Leviticus expressed gratitude?

      Answer: Thank offering / sacrifice of thanksgiving

      The sacrifice of thanksgiving… offer it of thy own free will.

      Leviticus 22:29 (KJV)From: Thanksgiving Bible Quiz
    15. Q15.What did Jesus call the place of eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels?

      Answer: Everlasting fire / everlasting punishment

      Depart from me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels.

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    How did David kill Goliath?

    David killed Goliath with a sling and a single stone, then took Goliath's own sword (1 Samuel 17:50, KJV).

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