1 Samuel 24 - Flashcard MC questions - Ted Hildebrandt

After leaving the cave where David could have killed Saul where did David go when Saul went home (1 Sam 24:22)? A. To the stronghold B. To En Gedi C. To Hebron D. To the cave of Adullam

A. To the stronghold

How had David responded to those urging him to kill Saul in the cave (1 Sam 24:10)? A. David said that he would not for the sake of Michal his wife B. David said he would not because Saul was the Lord's anointed C. David said that the Lord himself would take vengeance on Saul D. David said he would not harm Saul for Jonathan's sake

B. David said he would not because Saul was the Lord's anointed

What did David do when Saul was in the cave relieving himself (1 Sam 24:4)? A. He stole some of Saul's water B. He captured Saul and bound him hand and foot C. He took Saul's belt D. He cut off the corner of Saul's robe

D. He cut off the corner of Saul's robe

What was David's response after he cut off the corner of Saul's robe in the cave (1 Sam 24:5)? A. David was conscience-stricken B. David praised the Lord for delivering Saul into his hands C. David warned his men to stay silent D. David heckled Saul

A. David was conscience-stricken

Saul acknowledged what had the Lord done for David when Saul was in the cave (1 Sam 24:17)? A. Delivered Saul into David's hand B. Rebuked Saul in David's presence C. Protected Saul when he was in the cave D. Rejected Saul as king

A. Delivered Saul into David's hand

After pursuing the Philistines Saul was told David was in what desert (1 Sam 24:1)? A. En Gedi B. Negev C. Judean wilderness D. Zin

A. En Gedi

When defending himself against Saul after he came out of the cave what role of God did David appeal to (1 Sam 24:15)? A. God as judge B. God as a warrior C. God as his deliverer D. God as king

A. God as judge

In what way did David say he relied on God after Saul exited the cave where David cut his robe (1 Sam 24:12)? A. God would avenge the wrongs Saul had done against David B. God would save David just as he had from the paw of the lion C. God would give the kingdom over to David and take it from Saul D. God would spare Jonathan because he was righteous

A. God would avenge the wrongs Saul had done against David

What was David indicating when he cited as concluding his argument with Saul, "from evildoers come evil deeds" (1 Sam 24:13)? A. Saul's own sword would be what slays him not David's B. His hand would not touch Saul C. Saul was an evildoer D. Saul would be judged for trying to kill David

B. His hand would not touch Saul

How did Saul identify David when he came out of the cave (1 Sam 24:16)? A. His enemy B. His son C. His servant D. His rival

B. His son

Where were David and his men when Saul went into a cave to relieve himself (1 Sam 24:3)? A. At the entrance of the cave B. Inside the cave C. Across the valley from the cave D. In another cave

B. Inside the cave

When defending himself against Saul after he came out of the cave what two images does David use to describe himself (1 Sam 24:14)? A. A lion and a lamb B. A dove and a lamb C. A dog and a flea D. A ox and a donkey

C. A dog and a flea

What crags of En Gedi did Saul take 3,000 of his men in pursuit of David (1 Sam 24:2)? A. Crags of the Ibex B. Crags of the spring of Shulamit C. Crags of the Wild Goats D. Crags of the Salt Sea

C. Crags of the Wild Goats

What saying did David cite after exiting the cave behind Saul (1 Sam 24:13)? A. The wicked will perish by their own wickedness B. The parents have eaten sour grapes C. From evildoers come evil deeds D.A man reaps what he sows

C. From evildoers come evil deeds

When Saul left the cave what did David do as he left the cave behind him (1 Sam 24:8)? A. He held Saul at sword point B. He fled from Saul's presence C. He prostrated himself to the ground D. He gave Saul his own robe

C. He prostrated himself to the ground

What divine promise did David's men cite as being fulfilled when Saul entered the cave to relieve himself (1 Sam 24:4)? A. I will repay anyone who seeks to harm you B. This day I will judge Saul and his descendants forever C. I will give your enemy into your hands D. You will sit on the throne of Israel

C. I will give your enemy into your hands

Saul acknowledges that David was more _______ than he was because David didn't kill him in the cave (1 Sam 24:17)? A. Wise B. Good C. Righteous D. Just

C. Righteous

What request did Saul make to David after leaving the cave (1 Sam 24:21)? A. That David not kill him B. That David return home to Bethlehem C. That David not cut off his descendants D. That David pray to the Lord for him

C. That David not cut off his descendants

What did David use to prove that he was not bent on harming Saul (1 Sam 24:11)? A. The sword of Goliath which David flashed in the sun before Saul B. Saul's spear which he had taken C. Saul's belt which he had taken D. A piece of Saul's robe he had cut off

D. A piece of Saul's robe he had cut off

When Saul addressed David after coming out of the cave what did he acknowledge (1 Sam 24:20)? A. That he was jealous of David B. That God had forsaken him C. That his son was more loyal to David than to him D. That David would become king

D. That David would become king