Question 1

How did Dovid become king over Israel?

Accepted Answer

The tribes of Israel anointed him in Chevron, recognizing his leadership and Hashem’s choice

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He conquered the land by force

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He was the only remaining leader after a civil war

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Shaul appointed him before his death

Question 2

How long did Dovid reign as king over Judah and Israel in total?

Accepted Answer

40 years

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33 years

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30 years

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50 years

Question 3

What message did the tribes of Israel give Dovid when they came to anoint him as king?

Accepted Answer

We are your bone and flesh, recognizing his leadership and Hashem’s appointment

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You are the strongest warrior, so you must rule us

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We need a new king because we fear the Philistines

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Shaul’s family has abandoned the throne, so you can have it

Question 4

What obstacle did Dovid face when attempting to conquer Jerusalem and how did he overcome it?

Accepted Answer

The Yevusites controlled the city and mocked him, but he captured it, including the Tower of Tziyon

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The city was surrounded by high walls, so he built a siege tower

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The Philistines occupied the city, and he defeated them in battle

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He had to negotiate with local leaders to gain control

Question 5

What did Dovid name the place he captured from the Yevusites?

Accepted Answer

The City of Dovid

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Yerushalayim HaGedolah

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Zion Heights

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Ir Hakodesh

Question 6

Who helped Dovid build his palace and what did they send him?

Accepted Answer

Chiram, king of Tzur – cedar wood, carpenters, and stone carvers

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Pharaoh of Egypt – gold and silver

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The Philistines – building materials as a peace offering

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The Yevusites – marble and architects

Question 7

Which two of Dovid’s children were born in Jerusalem?

Accepted Answer

Shamua and Shlomo

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Moshe and Yehoshua

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Natan and Eliyahu

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Avshalom and Shaul

Question 8

Why did the Philistines attack Dovid after his anointment as king?

Accepted Answer

They feared his growing power and sought to kill him

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They wanted to sign a peace treaty but were rejected

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They were ordered to attack by the Egyptians

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They wanted to capture Jerusalem

Question 9

What did Dovid do before each battle with the Philistines and how did Hashem respond?

Accepted Answer

He consulted with Hashem, and Hashem told him whether to fight and how to proceed

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He sent spies, and Hashem instructed him on when to attack

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He built a fortress, and Hashem gave him supernatural strength

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He formed alliances, and Hashem sent angels to fight for him

Question 10

What was the strategy that Hashem gave Dovid in the second battle against the Philistines?

Accepted Answer

Circle behind them and wait for the sound of angels walking on the mountains before attacking

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Attack at dawn with surprise archers

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Use fire to burn their camps before engaging

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March straight into battle with full force

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