David
This famous figure named David is best known for defeating a giant with a sling.
Who is David from the story of David and Goliath?
Saul was the first king of this nation.
What is Israel?
David’s closest friend and Saul’s son.
Who is Jonathan?
David sins by taking this woman as his wife.
Who is Bathsheba?
David becomes king in this famous city.
What is Jerusalem?
Before becoming king, David worked in this humble occupation, often associated with sheep.
What is a shepherd?
David becomes king after the death of this ruler.
Who is Saul
This giant warrior is killed by David with a sling.
Who is Goliath?
Bathsheba’s husband, whom David sends into battle to die.
Who is Uriah
The Ark of the Covenant is brought to this city by David
What is Jerusalem?
💥 DAILY DOUBLE
Clue: David’s victory over Goliath came from using this specific type of weapon, not a sword or spear.
What is a sling (or slingshot)?
This son of David later becomes king and builds the temple
Who is Solomon?
his Philistine people were frequent enemies of Israel
Who are the Philistines?
💥 DAILY DOUBLE
Clue: This prophet confronts David about his sin using a parable.
Who is Nathan
David defeats Goliath in this valley.
What is the Valley of Elah?
David became king of this ancient kingdom, central to much of the narrative about his life.
What is Israel?
💥 DAILY DOUBLE
Clue: David rules first from this city before making Jerusalem his capital
What is Hebron
This woman helps David escape from Saul and later becomes his wife
Who is Michal?
David’s son who rebels against him and tries to take the throne.
Who is Absalom?
💥 DAILY DOUBLE
Clue: David hides from Saul in this desert region.
What is the wilderness of Judah
💥 DAILY DOUBLE
Clue: In many film adaptations of David’s story, this future king is portrayed as the jealous ruler David serves before taking the throne.
Who is King Saul?
David unites these two kingdoms into one
What are Israel and Judah?
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Clue: This commander of David’s army kills Abner, complicating David’s rule
Who is Joab?
Absalom is killed after getting caught by his hair in this type of tree.
What is an oak tree
This mountain stronghold becomes David’s captured city.
What is Mount Zion?