The Death of Absalom Quiz
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- Whose son was Absalom?
- King David
- King Saul
- Joab
- Nathan the prophet
- What had Absalom done against his father?
- Raised a rebellion to take the throne
- Stolen the ark of God
- Fled to the Philistines
- Refused to fight in the army
- What order did David give his commanders about Absalom?
- To deal gently with him
- To capture him alive and bind him
- To bring him back in chains
- To burn his camp
- Where was the battle fought?
- In the wood of Ephraim
- On the plains of Jericho
- By the brook Kishon
- In the valley of Elah
- What was Absalom riding when he was caught?
- A mule
- A horse
- A camel
- A chariot
- How was Absalom trapped?
- His head caught in an oak tree
- He fell into a pit
- His foot was snared in a net
- He was surrounded in a cave
- Who killed Absalom against David's orders?
- Joab
- Ittai
- Ahimaaz
- Abishai
- What did Joab use to strike Absalom?
- Darts
- A sword
- A spear thrown from far off
- A sling and stones
- What was done with Absalom's body?
- It was cast into a pit and covered with stones
- It was carried home to Jerusalem
- It was buried in the king's tomb
- It was left beneath the oak
- How did David respond when he heard Absalom was dead?
- He wept and mourned bitterly
- He praised God for the victory
- He rewarded Joab
- He said nothing at all
The Death of Absalom Quiz Answers & Bible References
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Whose son was Absalom?
King David
And the king commanded Joab and Abishai and Ittai, saying, Deal gently for my sake with the young man, even with Absalom. And all the people heard when the king gave all the captains charge concerning Absalom.
2 Samuel 18:5 (KJV) -
What had Absalom done against his father?
Raised a rebellion to take the throne
So the people went out into the field against Israel: and the battle was in the wood of Ephraim;
2 Samuel 18:6 (KJV) -
What order did David give his commanders about Absalom?
To deal gently with him
And the king commanded Joab and Abishai and Ittai, saying, Deal gently for my sake with the young man, even with Absalom. And all the people heard when the king gave all the captains charge concerning Absalom.
2 Samuel 18:5 (KJV) -
Where was the battle fought?
In the wood of Ephraim
So the people went out into the field against Israel: and the battle was in the wood of Ephraim;
2 Samuel 18:6 (KJV) -
What was Absalom riding when he was caught?
A mule
And Absalom met the servants of David. And Absalom rode upon a mule, and the mule went under the thick boughs of a great oak, and his head caught hold of the oak, and he was taken up between the heaven and the earth; and the mule that was under him went away.
2 Samuel 18:9 (KJV) -
How was Absalom trapped?
His head caught in an oak tree
And Absalom met the servants of David. And Absalom rode upon a mule, and the mule went under the thick boughs of a great oak, and his head caught hold of the oak, and he was taken up between the heaven and the earth; and the mule that was under him went away.
2 Samuel 18:9 (KJV) -
Who killed Absalom against David's orders?
Joab
Then said Joab, I may not tarry thus with thee. And he took three darts in his hand, and thrust them through the heart of Absalom, while he was yet alive in the midst of the oak.
2 Samuel 18:14 (KJV) -
What did Joab use to strike Absalom?
Darts
Then said Joab, I may not tarry thus with thee. And he took three darts in his hand, and thrust them through the heart of Absalom, while he was yet alive in the midst of the oak.
2 Samuel 18:14 (KJV) -
What was done with Absalom's body?
It was cast into a pit and covered with stones
And they took Absalom, and cast him into a great pit in the wood, and laid a very great heap of stones upon him: and all Israel fled every one to his tent.
2 Samuel 18:17 (KJV) -
How did David respond when he heard Absalom was dead?
He wept and mourned bitterly
And the king was much moved, and went up to the chamber over the gate, and wept: and as he went, thus he said, O my son Absalom, my son, my son Absalom! would God I had died for thee, O Absalom, my son, my son!
2 Samuel 18:33 (KJV)