- 1. The Bathsheba Incident refers to a significant biblical narrative found in the Old Testament, specifically in the Second Book of Samuel, chapters 11 and 12. This incident revolves around King David, who, while serving as the ruler of Israel, is described as having an extramarital affair with Bathsheba, the wife of Uriah the Hittite, one of his loyal soldiers. On one occasion, David saw Bathsheba bathing from his rooftop and was captivated by her beauty. Despite knowing her marital status, he summoned her to his palace and they conceived a child. To conceal the affair, David attempted to bring Uriah back from battle, hoping he would sleep with Bathsheba and assume the child as his own. However, Uriah, out of loyalty to his fellow soldiers, refused to go home while they were still in combat. As a result, David resorted to a more sinister plan: he instructed his military commander to place Uriah at the front lines of battle, where he was ultimately killed. Following Uriah's death, David married Bathsheba, but their first child died shortly after birth as a divine punishment for David's sins. This incident profoundly impacted David's reign and is often examined in discussions of morality, the consequences of sin, repentance, and the complexities of human behavior within a theological context.
Which king of Israel had an affair with Bathsheba?
A) Solomon
B) Saul
C) Absalom
D) David
- 2. What did David see that led to the Bathsheba incident?
A) A statue
B) A dream
C) A vision
D) Bathsheba bathing
- 3. What did Uriah the Hittite do when David summoned him?
A) Left the army
B) Obeyed David
C) Refused to go home
D) Fought with David
- 4. How did David ensure Uriah's death?
A) Challenged him
B) Poisoned him
C) Ordered an execution
D) Sent him to the front lines
- 5. What was Nathan's role in the Bathsheba incident?
A) He confronted David
B) He supported David
C) He ignored the affair
D) He praised Bathsheba
- 6. What metaphor did Nathan use to illustrate David's sin?
A) Sheep
B) Gold
C) Wheat
D) Lions
- 7. What was Bathsheba's relationship with Solomon?
A) Grandmother
B) Sister
C) Aunt
D) Mother
- 8. Which biblical book recounts the story of Bathsheba?
A) Genesis
B) Psalms
C) 2 Samuel
D) 1 Kings
- 9. Who was Bathsheba's father?
A) Jesse
B) Ahithophel
C) Abner
D) Eliam
- 10. What was the central theme of the Bathsheba incident?
A) Sin and repentance
B) Political alliances
C) Family loyalty
D) War tactics
- 11. Which of David’s sons revolted against him later?
A) Solomon
B) Absalom
C) Adonijah
D) Amnon
- 12. Which book of the Bible is Bathsheba mentioned in?
A) 1 Kings
B) Job
C) Ruth
D) Matthew
- 13. Who succeeded David as king?
A) Nathan
B) Absalom
C) Solomon
D) Uriah
- 14. Which Psalm is traditionally associated with David’s grief over Bathsheba's child?
A) Psalm 27
B) Psalm 23
C) Psalm 91
D) Psalm 51
- 15. What is a key lesson from the Bathsheba incident?
A) The power of influence
B) The glory of kings
C) The consequences of sin
D) The strength of armies
- 16. What did the prophet Nathan tell David in his parable?
A) You will be blessed
B) You are forgiven
C) You must flee
D) You are the man
- 17. What was significant about Bathsheba's first child with David?
A) It was named Solomon.
B) It died shortly after birth.
C) It was a daughter.
D) It became king.
- 18. Who confronted David about his sin?
A) Nathan the prophet
B) Absalom
C) Solomon
D) Samuel the prophet
- 19. What did David do after learning about Bathsheba's pregnancy?
A) Called Uriah back from battle.
B) Sent her away.
C) Divorced Bathsheba.
D) Ran away.
A) In battle.
B) By stoning.
C) By poisoning.
D) In a fall.
- 21. Who was the prophet that warned David about God's anger?
A) Jeremiah
B) Isaiah
C) Nathan
D) Elijah
- 22. What led to Bathsheba becoming David's wife?
A) A divine vision
B) David's riches
C) Uriah's death
D) Political marriage
- 23. In what city did the Bathsheba incident primarily take place?
A) Hebron
B) Bethlehem
C) Jerusalem
D) Nazareth
- 24. What did Nathan use to illustrate David's sin?
A) A song
B) A prophecy
C) A vision
D) A parable
- 25. What was David's occupation before he became king?
A) Shepherd
B) Farmer
C) Fisherman
D) Soldier
- 26. After Uriah's death, Bathsheba became David's...
A) Daughter
B) Sister
C) Friend
D) Wife
- 27. Which child was born to David and Bathsheba who died shortly after birth?
A) Solomon
B) Nathan
C) Absalom
D) The first child
- 28. What did David do after hearing about his child's death?
A) Worshiped the Lord
B) Cried all day
C) Built an altar
D) Fled the kingdom
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