Chapter 1
Where was David staying when the man arrived with news of Saul’s death?
Ziklag
Who anointed David king over the people of Judah?
The men of Judah
Who else was among Jashobeam and Shammah as David’s three mightiest warriors and was the second in rank?
Eleazar
How did David receive Abner in Hebron?
With a great feast
Which name means “Who is like Jehovah?”
Michal
What did the Amalekite claim Saul asked him to do?
To kill him
Who proclaimed Ishbosheth king over Israel?
Abner
What tribe was Saul from?
Benjamin
Who was the commander of David’s army?
Joab
Which name means “My brother is delight”?
Ahinoam
Why did David condemn the Amalekite to death?
Because he claimed to have killed “the Lord’s anointed one.”
Why was Asahel compared to a gazelle?
His exceptional speed
What did Abner call himself when insulted by Ishbosheth?
Judean dog
Why was Abner angry with Ishbosheth?
Was accused of sleeping with Rizpah
Which name means “Festival” or “Dancer”?
Haggith
What did the Israelites use to treat their shields?
Oil
Which city became David’s capital during his reign over Judah?
Hebron
Who was Abner planning to unite under David’s rule?
All of Israel
Who followed Michal weeping as she was taken away from him?
Palti son of Laish
Which name means “Heifer” or “Chariot”?
Eglah
In which lost book was the Song of the Bow recorded?
The Book of Jashar
Where did Joab and Abner’s troops face each other?
Pool of Gibeon
How many enemy warriors did Jashobeam kill with his spear in a single battle?
800
How is Zeruiah related to David?
She was David’s sister
What is the meaning of Rizpah’s name
A hot or baking stone.