The Secret Chord Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Although he is very ill, why does David get out of bed, sit on his chair and put on his purple cloak before ordering Zadok the priest to anoint Shlomo King? (from Chapters 23 - 28)

He needed to cover his nakedness before the priest.

He wants to be seen as a king, not a sickly man when he makes this important proclamation.

He wanted to be viewed as in his right mind.

He could only give orders when he was sitting on his throne.

2.

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

David wanted to do it himself.

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

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

David does not want soldiers acting without his authority.

3.

Why does Mikhal harbor resentment toward David? (from Chapters 6-9)

She is angry about all the devastation that happened to the people of Nov.

He marries another woman after he is forced to go on the run and leaves her behind.

He did not allow her to help him as Yonatan did.

He confessed greater love for Yonatan.

4.

For what reason does Mikhal not send for her children even though David makes the offer? (from Chapters 10-14)

She does not want them to be influenced by royal life.

She does not want to take them away from Palti and cause more heartache for him.

She does not want them to be around David's other children.

She does not really care for them anymore, as she is settling into her new life.

5.

What does Shaul command that all the priests at Nov be executed? (from Chapters 6-9)

He believes that they helped David to escape his soldiers.

He is angry that they gave away the sword of Goliath.

He believes it will draw David back to seek revenge.

He desires to set his own priests in authority there.

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