2 Samuel 24 - Flashcard MC questions - Ted Hildebrandt

What criterion was used to determine who would be count as a fighting man in Israel for the census (2 Sam 24:9)? A. They could handle a sword B. They could shoot a bow C. They had a shield and sword D. They had a spear and dagger

A. They could handle a sword

When did the Lord become grieved over the plague on the people for the census (2 Sam 24:16)? A. When the angel stretched out his hand to destroy Jerusalem B. When Gabriel was about to destroy Judah C. When the angel shot his arrows at Bethlehem D. When the plague was about to consume all of Israel

A. When the angel stretched out his hand to destroy Jerusalem

How many fighting men did Joab report to David were in Israel and Judah (2 Sam 24:9)? A. 400,000 in Israel and 300,000 in Judah B. 800,000 in Israel and 500,000 in Judah C. 600,000 in Israel and 79,000 in Judah D. 900,000 in Israel and 100,000 in Judah

B. 800,000 in Israel and 500,000 in Judah

Where was the destroying angel when God told him to with his hand (2 Sam 24:16)? A. At the tabernacle above the ark of the covenant B. At the threshing floor of Araunah the Jebusite C. At the well of Azamaveth the Barhumite D. On the Mount of Olives

B. At the threshing floor of Araunah the Jebusite

How much did David pay for the threshing floor of Araunah the Jebusite and the oxen (2 Sam 24:24)? A. Thirty pieces of silver B. Fifty pieces of silver C. Ten pieces of gold D. 3 talents of gold

B. Fifty pieces of silver

What were the extremity towns of Israel that David sent his commanders out to take a census from (2 Sam 24:2)? A. From Hebron to Shechem B. From Dan to Beersheba C. From Kadesh Barnea to Hazor D. From Gaza to Gath Hepher

B. From Dan to Beersheba

What was David's response after receiving the report of the census (2 Sam 24:10)? A. David rejoiced over the size of the army B. David praised God for multiplying Israel C. David was conscience-stricken D. David wept

C. David was conscience-stricken

After David numbered the people who announced God's judgment (2 Sam 24:11)? A. Iddo B. Nathan C. Huldah D. Gad

D. Gad

Who was to be enrolled in David's census (2 Sam 24:2)? A. All the fighting men B. Everyone men, women and children C. Everyone but the Levites D. All the foreigners living in the land

A. All the fighting men

Why did David insist on paying Araunah the Jebusite for his threshingfloor (2 Sam 24:24)? A. He would not sacrifice to the Lord a burnt offering that cost him nothing B. He would only sacrifice to the Lord on a new built altar as Gad directed C. He would purchase the land from Araunah because Araunah was a foreigner D. The Lord had instructed him exactly what to pay Araunah the Jebusite

A. He would not sacrifice to the Lord a burnt offering that cost him nothing

After the census what did David say to the Lord (2 Sam 24:11)? A. I have sinned greatly in what I have done B. Praise God for multiplying the seed of Abraham C. This is Israel that great that I have built D. O Lord, lead the armies of Israel

A. I have sinned greatly in what I have done

After crossing the Jordan where did those taking the census camp (2 Sam 24:5)? A. Near Gerasa B. Near Aroer C. Near Jabesh Gilead D. Near Ramoth

B. Near Aroer

Where did Araunah offer David wood for his sacrifice from (2 Sam 24:22)? A. The cedars of Lebanon B. Threshing sledges and ox yokes C. Chariots and house beams D. Gate pillars and chariot wheels

B. Threshing sledges and ox yokes

As a result of the plague because of David's census how many people died (2 Sam 24:15)? A. 10,000 B. 30,000 C. 70,000 D. 100,000

C. 70,000

How long was it until the commanders returned to Jerusalem after taking the census (2 Sam 24:8)? A. Almost 6 months B. Almost 8 months C. Almost 10 month D. Almost 12 months

C. Almost 10 month

What was David to do as the plague over the census was ending as instructed by Gad the prophet (2 Sam 24:18)? A. Cover himself in dust and ashes B. Bring out the scrolls of the book of the law C. Build an altar on the threshing floor of Araunah D. Wash himself and put on clean clothes and then gather the people

C. Build an altar on the threshing floor of Araunah

When the anger of the Lord burned against Israel what did he do (2 Sam 24:1)? A. He brought the Babylonians to Jerusalem B. He sent a plague of locusts C. He incited David to take a census D. He sent a famine

C. He incited David to take a census

All of the following were judgment options David could pick after he numbered the people EXCEPT (2 Sam 24:13)? A. Three years of famine B. Three months of fleeing from before your enemies C. Three weeks of a locust plague D. Three days of plague

C. Three weeks of a locust plague

Toward what fortress did the commanders taking the census go (2 Sam 24:7)? A. Hazor B. Tekoa C. Tyre D. Megiddo

C. Tyre

Why did David choose a three day plague instead of the other options after he took a census (2 Sam 24:14)? A. It was shorter than the others B. He feared a famine as they had had in the days of Saul C. He hoped if he confessed his sins he could be forgiven D. He thought it better to fall into the hands of God because of his mercy

D. He thought it better to fall into the hands of God because of his mercy

Where is Beersheab (2 Sam 24:7)? A. In the Jezreel Valley B. Near En Gedi and the Salt Sea C. In the hill country of Ephraim D. In the Negev of Judah

D. In the Negev of Judah

Who did David send out to head up the census of Israel and Judah (2 Sam 24:2)? A. Abiathar B. Adoram C. Nathan D. Joab

D. Joab

Who objected to David's taking a census of all the fighting men in Israel (2 Sam 24:3)? A. Nathan B. Abiathar C. Hushai D. Joab

D. Joab

What did David say when he saw the destroying angel (2 Sam 24:17)? A. May the Lord be merciful to me a sinner B. Here is a sacrifice to the Lord our God C. How can anyone stand against the hand of the Lord? D. Let your hand fall upon me and my family

D. Let your hand fall upon me and my family