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WorksheetsKingdom Era Exam Review
Total questions: 60
Worksheet time: 3600secs
Explain how the transition occurred from the Judges Era to the Kingdom Era.
Israel asked for a king; Samuel warned them but anointed Saul, moving from tribal judges to a centralized monarchy
Israel conquered surrounding nations and adopted their legal systems without a king
The tribes dissolved and each family ruled itself independently with no national leader
A foreign empire invaded and installed a governor who replaced all judges
Identify the golden thread of the Kingdom Era and explain why it is significant.
God’s covenant promise to establish an enduring throne through David’s line, pointing to the Messiah
The rise of military power through chariots and fortified cities
The popularity of temple music across the tribes
Trade alliances that brought wealth and foreign goods to Israel
What were the two major acts of disobedience by King Saul and how he responded when confronted.
He offered the sacrifice at Gilgal instead of waiting for Samuel, and he spared King Agag with the best Amalekite livestock; he justified himself and blamed the people
He refused to fight Goliath and fled from battle; he immediately confessed and repented without excuses
He built idols in Jerusalem and banned worship; he admitted guilt and abdicated the throne
He stole temple treasures and executed priests; he humbly accepted judgment with no excuses
Compare and contrast Saul’s response to God’s favor over David versus Jonathan’s response to God’s favor over David.
Saul grew jealous and sought to kill David, while Jonathan loved David, made a covenant, and supported him
Both Saul and Jonathan celebrated David and protected him equally
Saul ignored David, while Jonathan avoided him and kept silent
Saul surrendered his throne to David, while Jonathan tried to replace David
Explain why David was an unexpected choice to be anointed as king and how God had prepared his heart to become a king.
He was the youngest shepherd overlooked by his family; God shaped his heart through faithful shepherding, worship, and trust in Him
He was the strongest warrior in Israel; God prepared him by royal schooling and military command
He was the wealthiest landowner; God prepared him by managing trade and taxes
He was a famous priest; God prepared him by temple service and ritual training
Explain why David is still referred to as a “man after God’s own heart” despite his serious sins.
Because he sincerely repented, sought God’s mercy, and returned to obedience
Because his victories made him popular with the people
Because he was richer than other kings
Because he never made mistakes in battle
Fill in the Blank: To obey is better than ________.
sacrifice
fasting
worship music
courage
Fill in the Blank: Saul’s life was marked by ________.
fear
humility
constant repentance
selfless generosity
Fill in the Blank: David refused to lay a hand on the Lord’s ________.
anointed
altar
scroll
treasury
List the era's have we covered so far in order.
Creation, Patriarch, Exodus, Conquest, Judges, Kingdom
Patriarch, Creation, Judges, Exodus, Kingdom, Conquest
Creation, Exodus, Judges, Patriarch, Conquest, Kingdom
Patriarch, Exodus, Kingdom, Judges, Conquest, Creation
Fill in the Blank: What was Samuel’s life marked by ________.
obedience
cowardice
wisdom
revenge
Fill in the Blank: Who was Solomon’s mother? ________.
Bathsheba
Ruth
Michal
Zilpah
Fill in the Blank: How many years was the kingdom united? ________.
120
400
100
140
What three things was Solomon led astray by?
foreign wives, wealth, wheels
prophets, wealth, sacrifices
military victories, wealth, foreign women
wealth, women, idols
What three roles did Samuel fill?
Priest, father, king
Judge, Priest, Shepherd
Prophet, Priest, High Priest
Prophet, Judge, Priest
True or False: Samuel’s sons were corrupt.
True
False
What was David’s battle cry?
“For the Lord and for Saul!”
“For Israel!”
“The battle is the Lord’s!”
“The God of Israel stands firm!”
True or False: Samuel did not fully warn the Israelites of what would happen if they had a king.
True
False
How old was Saul when he was selected to be King?
30
42
40
45
What were the names of David’s three brothers who were on the battle lines with Saul?
Eliab, Jesse, Abinadab
Eliab, Shammah, Jesse
Eliab, Shammah, Abinadab
Eliab, Abinadab, Isaac
What people group was Goliath from?
The midianites
The hittites
The ammonites
The philistines
Who were the great-grandparents of King David?
Ruth & Boaz
Noami & Obed
Rahab & Boaz
Orpah & Mahlon
Where was David from?
Jerusalem
Bethlehem
Ur
Samaria
How many days were the Israelites in a standoff with Goliath for?
1 week
20 days
40 days
4 weeks
Man looks at the appearance but the Lord looks at the __________.
Mind
Heart
Dedication
Sacrifice
True or False: The Holy Spirit could be removed from people in the Old Testament.
True
False
Israel wanted a king mainly so they could:
Be more like the nations around them
Become stronger farmers
Stop worshipping idols
Move back to Egypt
Israel asking for a king in 1 Samuel was mainly a sign that they were:
Obeying God’s plan perfectly
Rejecting God as King
Asking Samuel to become king
Trying to become priests
Saul’s biggest motivation behind disobedience was often:
Fear of the people
Love of control
Love of money
Lack of discernment
What tribe was Saul from?
Benjamin
Gad
Naphtali
Judah
Who were the three people that David faced opposition from?
Goliath, His mother, Saul
Eliab, Saul, Goliath
Joab, Saul, Goliath
Jess, Saul, David’s Mother
What type of covenant is the Davidic Covenant?
Conditional
Unconditional
Temporary
None of the above
True or False: Saul dies at the hand of his armor bearer.
True
False
Who was referred to as a “man of blood”?
Saul
David
Solomon
Joab
What was the first thing that Saul did when he found out that he was going to be anointed as King?
He ran
He wept
He praised God
He hid
What was brought to the city of David?
The King
Goliath’s head
The temple priest
The Ark of the Covenant
True or False: Saul married David’s daughter Michal.
True
False
How many years did David ruel over Jerusalem?
7 years
40 years
33 years
27 years
True or False: David’s son Absalom tried to lead a rebellion to steal the throne.
True
False
How many people died after David took a national census?
70,000
7,000
67,000
71,000
What was the name of the prophet who foretold of the Kingdom dividing?
Elijah
Ahijah
Ezekiel
Abinadab
True or False: When Saul disobeyed the Lord, the Lord no longer answered his requests.
True
False
Who was anointed King after Solomon?
Jeroboam
Ahijah
Rehoboam
Mehoboam
Who was the son of Saul who made a loyal covenant with David?
Rehoboam
Solomon
Jonathan
Jeroboam
True or False: Solomon’s wisdom was a direct answer to his prayer to God.
True
False
King ____________ was the third king of Israel.
Daivd
Solomon
Saul
Abraham
Saul was chosen as king largely because of his
obedience
humility
wisdom
appearance
Saul failed Samuel's test because he:
worshipped baal
refused to fight the Philistines
offered the burnt offering himself
ran away to Bethlehem
True or False: Saul built idols for his foreign wives to worship
True
False
Who questioned David's decision to count his people in Israel?
Joel
Nathan
Samuel
Joab
When David arranged for (a) to be on the front lines, he died in battle.
If we make poor choices, we can be forgiven, but we still have to live with the __________.
consequences
rewards
What does David's name mean in Hebrew?
Chosen One
Beloved
King
Shepherd
True or False:
David had Saul and his sons killed.
True
False
Which city did David choose as the capital of Israel?
Bethlehem
Jerusalem
Hebron
Samaria
What was king Solomon's major achievement in Jerusalem?
Building the first temple
Writing the psalms
Building a palace
Defeating the Philistines
True or False: King Saul had many military victories.
True
False
True or False: Solomon started out his reign with a heart eager to please the Lord.
True
False
What was the name of Saul's daughter who helped David escape at first?
Abigail
Mizpah
Michal
Bathsheba
What city became the center of Israel's religious and political life under King David?
Bethlehem
Jerusalem
Judah
Judea
