U9 L3 David's Character

Question 1

What do the Scriptures tell about David?

Answer 1

• who he was
• what he was like
• how he interacted with God and others

Question 2

God developed what kind of qualities in David?

Answer 2

kingly

Question 3

David grew up learning the importance of what? (nature of occupation demanded courage)

Answer 3

bravery

Question 4

What are the instances when David showcased courage?

Answer 4

• confrontation with Goliath

- visited Saul’s camp, stole spear and water jug

Question 5

David sparing Saul’s life showcases which characteristic of him?

Answer 5

mercy

Question 6

Who is Shimei?

Answer 6

son of Gera, a Benjamite

Question 7

What was Shimei guilty of doing? Was he forgiven?

Answer 7

• insulting King David

- yes

Question 8

What works of David reflect a quality of humility?

Answer 8

Psalms

Question 9

Who was Joram?

Answer 9

son of Toi

Question 10

After David’s victory over Hadadezar, what did Joram bring to David?

Answer 10

vessels of silver, gold and brass

Question 11

Did David dedicate Joram’s vessels to the Lord?

Answer 11

yes

Question 12

David had wisdom in which matters of Israel? (showing his Shrewdness)

Answer 12

• commerce
• agriculture
• justice
• religious life

Question 13

When David won back Jerusalem, he established it as what?

Answer 13

city of David

Question 14

David out flanked the Philistines in which valley? And crushed their force from which place?

Answer 14

• valley of Rephaim

- Geba to Gazer

Question 15

After the Ark of the Covenant was housed in Jerusalem, which places did David smite?

Answer 15

• Methegammah
• Moab
• Zobah

Question 16

After smiting Methegammah, Moab, and Zobah, David moved to reestablish his border at which river?

Answer 16

Euphrates River

Question 17

Did David’s battles decrease in number and intensity over time?

Answer 17

yes

Question 18

The conflicts at the end of David’s life were largely associated with what?

Answer 18

attempts to claim Israel’s throne

Question 19

Was David aware of his human potential for failure?

Answer 19

yes

Question 20

David prayed to the Lord for guidance in defending Keilah against who?

Answer 20

Philistines

Question 21

David’s prayers were followed by what?

Answer 21

obedience

Question 22

What qualities of David are discussed in this Topic?

Answer 22

• Bravery
• Mercy
• Humility
• Shrewdness
• Prayerfulness