King David
Which prophet anointed David as king?
Samuel
Who was David's closest friend and the son of King Saul?
Jonathan
What job did David have before he was anointed king?
Shepherd
What was the name of David's father?
Jesse
What musical instrument is David often associated with?
The harp
Over which tribe did David rule first before becoming king over all Israel?
Judah
Which king repeatedly tried to kill David out of jealousy?
Saul
What quality did God highlight when choosing David in 1 Samuel 16:7?
His heart
Which son of David rebelled against him and tried to take the throne?
Absalom
Which book of the Bible contains many prayers written by David?
Psalms
What city did David make the capital of Israel?
Jerusalem
Who confronted David after his sin with Bathsheba?
Nathan the prophet
Kill or harm him
Which son of David violated his sister Tamar?
Amnon
What animal did David say he fought while protecting his sheep? HINT: there's two
A lion and a bear
How old was King David when he began to reign?
30 years old
Which advisor betrayed David by supporting Absalom's rebellion?
Ahithophel
Which Psalm shows David's deep repentance after his sin?
Psalm 51
Which son succeeded David as king?
Solomon
Who was the soldier David killed in order to marry his wife?
What sacred object did David bring to Jerusalem, showing his love for God's presence?
The Ark of the Covenant
Who was David's "inside agent" in Absalom's army?
Hushai
Why was David not allowed to build God's house?
God told him he was a "man of war"
Who is the descendant of King David and will reign forever?
JESUS
In our Coptic Church, where do we frequently hear David's Psalms? HINT: 4 answers
Agpeya, Tasbeha, Vespers, and Divine Liturgy