The Secret Chord Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Why does David execute the two soldiers who murder Ish Boshet? (from Chapters 10-14)

He does not believe anyone has the right to lay a hand on a King.

David does not want soldiers acting without his authority.

David needed the King alive in order to unite the kingdom.

David wanted to do it himself.

2.

Why do you think David instructs Natan to speak to Nizevet before he interviews the others? (from Introduction - Chapter 5)

Because her story of David's early years provide a foundation for discerning the accuracy of what the others might say.

Because he knows his mother would make him look good.

David knows she will force Shammah to speak to Natan after she has told her story.

Nizevet is ill and he needs to reach her before she passes away and her stories are lost.

3.

What is the first sign that Yishai does not love his son David? (from Introduction - Chapter 5)

He sends him off to keep the sheep as soon as he can.

He does not give him fine robes like his other sons.

He does not allow him to sit at the table with his other sons.

He does not give him a name.

4.

Why does Avshalom wait two years before taking revenge on Amnon? (from Chapter 15 - 22)

His mother begs him to not do anything rash.

He fears that Avshalom is expecting retribution, so he waits in order to catch him off guard.

He first thinks Tamar invited the encounter, but later learns the truth.

He waits out of respect for his father.

5.

Why does Natan tell Batsheva that she must lie and remind David that he had promised her that he would put Shlomo on the throne? (from Chapters 23 - 28)

He is using Batsheva to get his favorite student on the throne.

He is tired of David not making a declaration and wants to push the issue.

He is afraid David may die soon and not make a declaration.

Adoniyah is making a move and she must do what is necessary to secure the throne and save their lives.

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