Wars and Battles
What did Absalom do when David brought him back to Jerusalem?
He tried to take the kingdom away from David.
What Philistine king gave David and his men the city of Ziklag?
Achish
Which city did David want to bring the ark of the covenant to?
Jerusalem
Which book of the Bible has the longest and the shortest chapters?
Psalms.
How did Solomon deal wisely between two women fighting over a baby?
He figured out who the real mother was by seeing who chose to protect the baby when he threatened to cut him in half
Where did the battle between Absalom and David’s men take place?
A forest
What was the name of the married woman David took for himself?
Bathsheba
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.
Who wrote many proverbs to teach his sons and the people?
King Solomon.
When Solomon became king, what did he ask God for? .
An understanding mind; wisdom.
How did Absalom die?
He got caught in a tree and was killed by Joab
What did David do to cover up his sin?
Had Bathsheba’s husband, Uriah, killed.
How was the temple different from the tabernacle?
The temple was a permanent (and beautiful) building in Jerusalem, not a portable tent/ structure
What is the first step to gaining wisdom?
The fear of the Lord—understanding who he is and respecting him.
. What sin did Solomon’s foreign wives lead him into?
Worshipping false gods; idolatry
How did Solomon deal wisely between the two women who were fighting over a baby?
He figured out who the real mother was by seeing who chose to protect the baby when he threatened to cut him in half
After Saul’s death, which tribe made David their king?
Judah
Who gave Solomon the plans for the temple?
His father, David.
Will following the advice in Proverbs and living wisely save us from hell?
No, we are only saved by faith in Jesus when we repent and trust in him
What was the name of Solomon’s son who became king of the southern kingdom?
Rehoboam.
What happened in the battle between the Philistines and the Israelites fighting under King Saul?
The Israelites were defeated; Saul and three of his sons, including Jonathan, were killed.
What special promise did God give David about one of his descendants?
Jesus would come from his family.
What did God send to show his pleasure and presence in the temple?
Cloud
Proverbs tells us to search for wisdom as we would search for what?
Hidden treasure
What was the name of Solomon’s servant who became king of the northern kingdom?
Jeroboam.