Saul: The 1st King
1. Saul reigned as king of Israel for how many years?
40
1. What was David before being brought before King Saul?
Shepherd
1. Who is David’s son that succeeds him as king?
Solomon
1. Solomon was the third and last king of the united kingdom of Israel. True or False
True
1. What happened to the kingdom after Solomon’s reign?
It split into two kingdoms
2. The prophet Samuel wanted Israel to have a king, so he anointed Saul. True or False
False
2. What skill did David have that King Saul enjoyed?
Harp
2. What happens to the Jerusalem under David’s rule?
Recaptures/brings the Ark back
2. Which does not belong: Solomon was known for his wisdom, politics, fighting, building
Fighting
2. What did Solomon do to cause the kingdom to split?
Idolatry
3. A man sent Saul supplies, cattle, and his sons including David, what was his name?
Jesse
3. David was happy Saul finally died. True or False
False
3. What 2 mortal sins does David commit?
Adultery and murder
3. What one wish did God grant Solomon?
the wisdom to rule His people justly
3. What was Solomon’s biggest accomplishment as king?
Built the Temple of Jerusalem
4. What was the name of Saul’s son who was best friends with David?
Jonathan
4. How many other brothers did David have?
7
4. How does Uriah die?
David orders him to the front line of battle
4. How did Solomon decide who the mother was in his judgement?
Said to cut the baby in half
4. Can you name the two kingdoms of Israel after the split?
Israel and Judah
5. What did Saul promote David in becoming?
His armor bearer
5. How many Psalms did David write in the Bible?
about 75 of the 150 Psalms
5. What is David’s wife’s name whose first born son dies?
Bathsheba
5. Solomon married the daughter of who for political diplomacy?
Pharoah of Egypt
5. Who wanted to start a rebellion against Solomon in his old age?
Jeroboam