Battles & Enemies
After Saul’s death, which tribe made David their king?
Judah
Which of David’s sons killed one of his brothers and fled to another country?
Absalom.
When the ark came safely to Jerusalem, what did David want to build for it?
A permanent place of worship; a temple.
What saves us from hell? Is it following the advice in Proverbs and living wisely?
We are only saved by faith in Jesus when we repent and trust in him.
Whom did God send to David to confront him about his sin?
Nathan the prophet.
What did David do to cover up his sin with Bathsheba?
Had Bathsheba’s husband, Uriah, killed.
What did Absalom (David’s son) look like?
He was handsome with long hair.
Who gave Solomon the plans for the temple?
His father, David.
What is the difference between worldly wisdom and wisdom from God?
Anything that is not firmly grounded in Scripture is not true wisdom.
How did David respond when Nathan said he was like the rich man?
He admitted his sin and asked God for forgiveness; he repented.
What happened to Ziklag while David and his men were away with Achish?
Amalekites raided the city, stole everything, and captured the people (families of David and his men).
What did Absalom do when David brought him back to Jerusalem?
He tried to take the kingdom away
How else did David help prepare for the building of the temple?
He collected materials like wood and precious metals.
Name at least two practical things we can learn from Proverbs.
Answers may include being a good friend, honoring our parents, encouraging others, guarding our speech, being humble, and working hard.
Which kind of psalm is a cry to God for help or asks God why bad things have happened?
Psalm of lament.
What did Nathan tell David to get him to recognize his terrible sin?
A parable/story about a rich man with many flocks who took and killed a poor man’s pet lamb.
How did David and Absalom respond differently when they sinned?
David repented and Absalom didn’t.
How was the temple different from the tabernacle?
The temple was a permanent building in Jerusalem, not a portable tent/structure.
Name two types of psalms besides a lament.
Psalm of praise, psalm of thanksgiving
What piece of furniture, signifying God’s presence, was placed in the Most Holy Place in the temple?
Ark of the covenant; ark of God.
Name three ways we can avoid temptation.
Pray, ask for God’s help, turn away from it, ask someone for help, meditate on God’s Word, etc.
What happened to Absalom in the battle against David’s men?
He got caught in a tree and was killed by David’s commander Joab.
What did God send to show his pleasure and presence in the temple?
Dark cloud.
What is the purpose of a biblical proverb?
To share a general truth for practical, godly living
What was the name of Solomon’s servant who became king of the northern kingdom, called Israel?
Jeroboam.