Biblical Stories Quiz

Who did God tell Samuel to anoint as the new king?

• Saul

• David

• Jesse

• Goliath

Why was Saul troubled, and who helped him feel better?

• He was troubled because of a war, and David helped him with his harp.

• He was troubled because of a famine, and Samuel helped him with food.

• He was troubled because of Goliath, and Jesse helped him with advice.

• He was troubled because of an evil spirit, and David helped him with his harp.

What was the physical appearance of Goliath?

• He was over 9 feet tall and unbelievably strong.

• He was a skilled harp player and a wise man.

• He was a humble shepherd and a good singer.

• He was a short man with great intelligence.

How did David react when he heard Goliath defying the army of God's people?

• He became afraid and ran away.

• He became angry and questioned who Goliath was to mock God's people.

• He ignored Goliath and went back home.

• He joined Goliath's side to fight against Israel.

Who did David fight against, showing his trust in God?

• The king

• A lion and a bear

• Goliath

• The Israelite army

What did David use to defeat Goliath?

• A sword and shield

• Five smooth stones and a sling

• A bow and arrow

• His bare hands

What happened to Saul's view of David after David's victory over Goliath?

• Saul became very proud of David

• Saul's jealousy grew into hatred

• Saul made David the king

• Saul and David became best friends

What did the Israelite women say as they danced for joy after defeating the Philistines?

• "Saul has killed thousands, and David has killed tens of thousands."

• "David has killed his tens of thousands, and Saul his thousands."

• "David and Saul have killed thousands together."

• "Saul has killed his thousands, and David his hundreds."

What did David do whenever an evil spirit troubled Saul?

• He prayed for Saul

• He left Saul alone

• He played music for Saul

• He fought the evil spirit

What happened when an evil spirit came upon Saul and David played his harp for him?

• Saul felt worse and the evil spirit stayed.

• Saul felt better and the evil spirit would leave him.

• David was harmed by Saul's spear.

• Nothing happened; the evil spirit did not react to the music.