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2 Samuel Bible Quiz
Test your knowledge of 2 Samuel: David’s reign, Bathsheba, Nathan and Absalom.
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What did the prophet Nathan tell David about the rich man and the poor man?
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Answer: C. A parable about David's sin with Bathsheba
2 Samuel 12:1-7 - Nathan told the parable of the rich man who took the poor man's lamb, then said to David, 'You are the man!' referring to David taking Uriah's wife.
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Who was anointed king of Israel after Saul's death, according to 2 Samuel?
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Answer: B. David
David was anointed king over Judah and later over all Israel (2 Samuel 2:4; 5:3).
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What did David do when he heard about Saul and Jonathan's deaths?
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Answer: A. Mourned and fasted until evening
2 Samuel 1:11-12 - 'Then David and all the men with him took hold of their clothes and tore them. They mourned and wept and fasted till evening for Saul and his son Jonathan, and for the army of the Lord and for the nation of Israel, because they had fallen by the sword.'
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Where did David first become king?
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Answer: D. Hebron
2 Samuel 2:4 - 'Then the men of Judah came to Hebron, and there they anointed David king over the tribe of Judah.'
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Which daughter of Saul was married to David?
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Answer: B. Michal
Michal was Saul’s daughter and was married to David (1 Samuel 18:20-27; 2 Samuel 3:13-16).
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What did David capture to make it his capital city?
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Answer: C. Jerusalem (the stronghold of Zion)
2 Samuel 5:7 - 'Nevertheless, David captured the fortress of Zion—which is the City of David.'
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Which city did David capture and make his political and religious center?
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Answer: A. Jerusalem
David captured Jerusalem from the Jebusites and made it his capital (2 Samuel 5:6-9).
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What is the main theme of 2 Samuel?
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Answer: B. The establishment of the monarchy and God's covenant with David
2 Samuel primarily narrates the rise of David’s kingship and God’s promises to establish his throne (2 Samuel 7).
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How does David's response to his sin with Bathsheba demonstrate true repentance?
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Answer: D. He accepted full responsibility, sought forgiveness, and submitted to consequences
2 Samuel 12:13 - When Nathan confronted him, David immediately said 'I have sinned against the Lord,' showing genuine repentance without excuses or deflection.
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How does the ark's journey to Jerusalem symbolize God's presence with His people?
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Answer: B. God's presence brings both blessing and judgment, requiring proper reverence and approach
2 Samuel 6:6-11, 15 - Uzzah dies for irreverence, but when the ark is properly transported with joy and sacrifice, it brings blessing to Jerusalem and David's household.
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Which son of David rebelled against him, leading to a civil war?
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Answer: D. Absalom
Absalom's rebellion against David is detailed in 2 Samuel 15-18.
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Who was the prophet who confronted David about his sin with Bathsheba?
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Answer: D. Nathan
Nathan the prophet confronted David regarding his sin with Bathsheba (2 Samuel 12:1-7).
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What does 2 Samuel teach about divine justice and repentance?
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Answer: D. Repentance can restore God's favor
David's repentance after his sin with Bathsheba shows God's willingness to forgive, as seen in 2 Samuel 12.
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What was the significant consequence of David's census of Israel and Judah in 2 Samuel 24?
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Answer: A. A plague was sent upon Israel
David’s census led to a plague as punishment, which was stopped after David’s repentance (2 Samuel 24:15-17).
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In which chapter does David defeat the Philistines at Baal-Perazim?
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Answer: B. 2 Samuel 5
David defeats the Philistines at Baal-Perazim, as recorded in 2 Samuel 5:17-25.
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Answer key
- C. A parable about David's sin with Bathsheba
- B. David
- A. Mourned and fasted until evening
- D. Hebron
- B. Michal
- C. Jerusalem (the stronghold of Zion)
- A. Jerusalem
- B. The establishment of the monarchy and God's covenant with David
- D. He accepted full responsibility, sought forgiveness, and submitted to consequences
- B. God's presence brings both blessing and judgment, requiring proper reverence and approach
- D. Absalom
- D. Nathan
- D. Repentance can restore God's favor
- A. A plague was sent upon Israel
- B. 2 Samuel 5
About the book of 2 Samuel
2 Samuel is the 10th book of the Bible and belongs to the History section of the Old Testament. It has 24 chapters. 2 Samuel records David’s reign as king: Jerusalem becoming his capital, God’s covenant with David, his sin with Bathsheba, and the rebellion of his son Absalom.
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