2 Samuel 4-7: Bible Questions! Quiz

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1.

How old was Mephibosheth when his father, Jonathan, died? 2 Sam 4:4
- A.
  
  5
- B.
  
  10
- C.
  
  15
Correct Answer
A. 5

Explanation
Mephibosheth was 5 years old when his father, Jonathan, died. This information can be found in 2 Samuel 4:4.

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How did Ish-bosheth's leadership of Israel come to an end? 2 Sam 4:5-7
- A.
  
  2 men (capt.'s of the army) came in to his home while he slept and killed him
- B.
  
  The Israelites voted him out as king
Correct Answer
A. 2 men (capt.'s of the army) came in to his home while he slept and killed him

Explanation
According to 2 Samuel 4:5-7, Ish-bosheth's leadership of Israel came to an end when two men, who were captains of the army, entered his home while he was sleeping and assassinated him.

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David was thirty years old when he began to reign, and he reigned forty years. ⁵At Hebron he reigned over Judah seven years and six months, and at Jerusalem, he reigned over all Israel and Judah ____ years. 2 Sam 5:4-5
- A.
  
  7
- B.
  
  12
- C.
  
  33
Correct Answer
C. 33

Explanation
The passage states that David reigned over Judah for seven years and six months at Hebron, and then reigned over all Israel and Judah at Jerusalem. Since David reigned for a total of forty years, and seven years and six months were already accounted for, the remaining years would be 33. Therefore, the correct answer is 33.

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^"13And David took more _______ from Jerusalem after he came from Hebron,..." 2 Sam 5:13
- A.
  
  Cattle
- B.
  
  Concubines and wives
- C.
  
  Money
Correct Answer
B. Concubines and wives

Explanation
After David became king of Israel, he took more concubines and wives from Jerusalem. This suggests that David had a desire for power and wealth, as having a large number of wives and concubines was a symbol of status and influence in ancient times. Additionally, it highlights the polygamous nature of David's reign and the cultural norms of the time.

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How many sons of David were born in Jerusalem? 2 Sam 5:14-16
- A.
  
  5
- B.
  
  7
- C.
  
  11
Correct Answer
C. 11

Explanation
According to 2 Samuel 5:14-16, it is stated that David had six sons while he was reigning in Hebron, and after he moved to Jerusalem, he had eleven more sons. Therefore, the correct answer is 11.

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2 Samuel 4-7: Bible Questions! Quiz

How old was Mephibosheth when his father, Jonathan, died? 2 Sam 4:4

How did Ish-bosheth's leadership of Israel come to an end? 2 Sam 4:5-7

David was thirty years old when he began to reign, and he reigned forty years. 5 At Hebron he reigned over Judah seven years and six months, and at Jerusalem, he reigned over all Israel and Judah ____ years. 2 Sam 5:4-5

"13 And David took more _______ from Jerusalem after he came from Hebron,..." 2 Sam 5:13

How many sons of David were born in Jerusalem? 2 Sam 5:14-16

David was thirty years old when he began to reign, and he reigned forty years. ⁵At Hebron he reigned over Judah seven years and six months, and at Jerusalem, he reigned over all Israel and Judah ____ years. 2 Sam 5:4-5

^"13And David took more _______ from Jerusalem after he came from Hebron,..." 2 Sam 5:13