Chapter 4:1-4
What happened to Ish-Bosheth when he heard that Abner had died?
a. He surrendered to David b. He lost courage c. He built up his army d. He vowed to get revenge
b. He lost courage
How did Racab and Baanah get into Ish-Bosheth’s house?
a. Through an open window while he napped b. By pretending to get wheat while he napped c. Through a secret tunnel d. By cutting a hole in his roof
b. By pretending to get wheat while he napped
What did Rekab and Baanah say the LORD had done through their killing of Ish-Bosheth?
a. Avenged David against Saul and his offspring b. Brought honor to the legacy of David c. Saved Israel from an evil ruler d. Brought shame to David’s house
a. Avenged David against Saul and his offspring
What was done with the bodies of Rekab and Baanah after they were killed?
a. They were buried by Jacob’s well b. They were sent in a box to their families c. They were hung by the pool in Hebron d. They were placed in a pool in Hebron
c. They were hung by the pool in Hebron
What was David’s age when he became king over Israel?
a. Twenty b. Forty c. Thirty d. Fifty
c. Thirty
Who were Bannah and Rekab, two men of Saul’s son Ish-Bosheth?
a. Priests b. Leaders of raiding bands c. Lawyers d. Shepherds
b. Leaders of raiding bands
What did Racab and Baanah do in the heat of the day?
a. Stabbed Ish-Bosheth in the stomach b. Took a nap c. Stole Ish-Bosheth’s cattle d. Made a meal
a. Stabbed Ish-Bosheth in the stomach
How had David responded when he learned of Saul’s death?
a. He killed a fattened calf b. He hosted a great feast c. He killed the one who brought him the news d. He declared himself the king of all Israel immediately
c. He killed the one who brought him the news
What was done with the head of Ish-Bosheth?
a. It was presented to David as a gift b. It was burned on a stake in Hebron c. It was sent to one of his brothers d. It was buried in Abner’s tomb
d. It was buried in Abner’s tomb
For how long did David reign over Judah alone?
a. Six years and seven months b. Eight years and nine months c. Seven years and six months d. Nine years and eight months
c. Seven years and six months
Whose son was lame in both feet?
a. Ish-Bosheth’s b. Saul’s c. David’s d. Jonathan’s
d. Jonathan’s
What did Racab and Bannah take with them from Ish-Bosheth’s house
a. Ish-Bosheth’s head b. Ish Bosheth’s sheep and cattle c. Ish-Bosheth’s silver and gold d. All the food they could find
a. Ish-Bosheth’s head
To whom was David referring when he spoke of wicked men who killed an innocent man in his own house and his own bed?
a. Joab and Abishai b. Absalom and Amnon c. Nadab and Abihu d. Rekab and Baanah
d. Rekab and Baanah
Who came to David and said, “We are your own flesh and blood?”
a. The sons of Rimmon b. All of the tribes of Israel c. The sons of Abner d. Only the elders of Benjamin
b. All of the tribes of Israel
For how long did David rule over all of Israel and Judah?
a. Eleven years b. Thirty-three years c. Twenty-two years d. Forty-four years
b. Thirty-three years
How did the young son discussed in 2 Samuel 4 become lame?
a. He was born lame b. A donkey kicked him c. The Beeroths hurt him d. He fell while fleeing with his nurse
d. He fell while fleeing with his nurse
Where did Racab and Baanah take the head of Ish-Bosheth?
a. To Zeruiah b. To David c. To the tribe of Benjamin d. To Saul’s palace
b. To David
Who gave an order for Rekab and Baanah to be killed?
a. Mephibosheth’s nurse b. David c. Their father, Rimmon d. The Bible does not name this person
b. David
What did the Israelites remember that David had done for Saul when Saul was their king?
a. Created treaties for Israel b. Led Israel’s military campaigns c. Divided the kingdom of Israel d. Married many women
b. Led Israel’s military campaigns
How did the Jebusites taunt David and his men when they marched to Jerusalem (Zion) to capture it?
a. Insulted their mothers b. Called them deaf and mute c. Mocked their ancestors d. Said the blind and lame could ward them off
d. Said the blind and lame could ward them off
What was the name of the lame boy mentioned in 2 Samuel 4?
a. Aaron b. Mephibosheth c. Joshua d. Jacob
b. Mephibosheth
How did Rekab and Bannah describe Ish-Bosheth to David?
a. As his enemy who tried to kill him b. As the favorite son of his enemy Saul c. As the brother of his best friend d. As the best of the best
a. As his enemy who tried to kill him
What was done to the hands and feet of Rekab and Baanah when they were killed?
a. They were bound b. They were cut off c. They were burned d. They were anointed with blood
b. They were cut off
Who anointed David king over Israel?
a. Saul’s living sons b. A commander from Saul’s army c. The elders of Israel d. The oldest living Levite
c. The elders of Israel
Which of the following does 2 Samuel 5 use to refer to the city where David battled the Jebusites?
a. Jerusalem c. City of David
b. Fortress of Zion d. All of the above
d. All of the above