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The Bible Story

Chapter 66: David
By Newton Marshall Hall
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The volume serves as a practical guide to using a multi-volume retelling of biblical narratives, offering concise methods for parents and teachers to present stories, encourage memorization, foster character development, and relate biblical life to its historical land and artistic heritage. It supplies discussion questions, lesson plans for different age groups, geography and literary connections, and classroom suggestions, along with a pronouncing dictionary and an index to the set. Emphasis is on making reading accessible, integrating the Bible with literature and daily living, and adapting lessons to varied occasions and temperaments.


Moses

What is the meaning of the word "Captain" used in its general sense? 133 H.T.
Who led a race of slaves out of bondage and became the emancipator of a great nation? 137 H.T.
What name, formerly applied to the family of Jacob, now signifies the race? 138 H.T.
Why was there a change in the treatment of the Egyptians toward the Israelites? 137 H.T.
Under this treatment, what did the Israelites become? 137 H.T.
Tell the story of the escape of one of the Hebrew children. 138 H.T.
Who was the nurse found for Moses? 138 H.T.
Why did Moses smite the Egyptian? 141 H.T.
Why did Moses flee and to what land did he go? 141 H.T.
What were the three leading occurrences that marked Moses' sojourn in Midian? 141 H.T., 142 H.T.
What was the message from the burning bush? 142 H.T., 143 H.T.
How did Moses show weakness in his answer? 143 H.T.
What did God tell Moses to say to the children of Israel? 144 H.T.
Who was Moses' brother and companion in the task of saving his people? 146 H.T., 149 H.T.
What demand did Moses and Aaron make of Pharaoh and what was his answer? 149 H.T.
What way did Pharaoh take of still further oppressing the Israelites? 150 H.T., 151 H.T.
What was the first plague of Egypt? 155 H.T., 156 H.T.
What was the second plague of Egypt? 156 H.T., 158 H.T.
What was the third plague of Egypt? 158 H.T.
What was the fourth plague of Egypt? 158 H.T., 159 H.T.
What was the fifth plague of Egypt? 160 H.T.
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What was the sixth plague of Egypt? 160 H.T., 161 H.T.
What was the seventh plague of Egypt? 166 H.T., 168 H.T.
What was the eighth plague of Egypt? 168-171 H.T.
What was the ninth plague of Egypt? 171-173 H.T.
What was the feast of the passover; when was it celebrated and what was its meaning? 173-177 H.T.
What was the tenth and last plague of Egypt? 177 H.T.
What did the Egyptians tell the Hebrews to do? 178 H.T.
What two routes out of Egypt were possible to the Hebrews? Which route was chosen and why? 179 H.T.
How did Pharaoh change his mind? 180 H.T.
Describe the escape of the Israelites? 183-187 H.T.
Why did the children of Israel murmur at Marah? 191 H.T.
Where did they find an oasis? 191 H.T.
How were the people fed in the wilderness? 192-197 H.T.
Describe the part played by Moses and the part played by Joshua in the battle with the Amalekites 197 H.T.
What mountain did Moses climb to talk with God? 201 H.T.
Give the chief idea of the first commandment 202 H.T.
Give the chief idea of the second commandment. 202 H.T.
Give the chief idea of the third commandment. 202 H.T.
Give the chief idea of the fourth commandment. 202 H.T.
Give the chief idea of the fifth commandment. 203 H.T.
Give the chief idea of the sixth commandment. 203 H.T.
Give the chief idea of the seventh commandment. 203 H.T.
Give the chief idea of the eighth commandment. 203 H.T.
Give the chief idea of the ninth commandment. 203 H.T.
Give the chief idea of the tenth commandment. 203 H.T.
What did the people do while Moses was on the mountain? 204 H.T.
What did Moses do when he came down? 207 H.T.
How did he punish them? 211 H.T.
How were the broken tables replaced? 212 H.T.
What was Moses commanded to build in the wilderness as a dwelling place of God? 214-216 H.T.
What things did the people give of their own free will for the furnishing of the tabernacle? 214-216 H.T.
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What were the qualifications for the workmen? 219 H.T.
Name some of the furnishings of the tabernacle. 220-225 H.T., 231 H.T., 232 H.T.
What went before and behind the marching host? 241 H.T., 242 H.T.
What did the spies report as to the land and the people of Canaan? 243-244 H.T.
After hearing the report what did the people think about going on into Canaan? 244 H.T., 245 H.T.
What was the courageous counsel of Caleb and Joshua? 247 H.T.
What did the people decide to do about going forward? 247 H.T., 248 H.T.
In what way did Moses disobey the Lord in smiting the rock? 248 H.T., 249 H.T.
What was his punishment? 249 H.T.
What is told of the brazen serpent? 250 H.T., 253 H.T.
How did the princes of Moab try to bribe Balaam? 256 H.T.
How was he at first prevented from going with the princes of Moab? 256 H.T., 259 H.T.
What people did Balaam bless? 265 H.T.
What was Moses' last advice to the people? 268 H.T., 271 H.T., 272 H.T.
On what mountain did Moses die? 268 H.T.

Joshua

Who was the great warrior who won the land of Canaan for Israel? 277 H.T.
How did Joshua show his leadership in his first command to the people? 278 H.T.
How did Rahab render service to the spies sent by Joshua? 278-285 H.T.
Describe the passage of the Jordan. 285-287 H.T.
Tell the story of the siege and capture of Jericho. 287-292 H.T.
What was "devoted" spoil? 294 H.T., 295 H.T.
What sin against the "devoted spoil" is given as the reason for the defeat at Ai? 294-296 H.T.
Describe the final capture of the city. 297-300 H.T.
What was the trick played upon Joshua by the people of Gibeon? 300 H.T., 301 H.T.
What was the fate of this people? 302 H.T.
Why did the five kings make war against Gibeon? 305 H.T.
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Tell how Joshua came to the help of the Gibeonites and the result of the battle. 306-308 H.T.
What was the main point in Joshua's last address to the people? 308-312 H.T.

Ehud

What broader meaning did the term "Judge" have in Bible times than at present? 313 H.T.
What position did Ehud hold in Israel? 315 H.T.
What was the "summer room"? 315 H.T., 493 H.T.

Gideon

Name the brave judge who freed his people from oppression. 319 H.T.
Describe the oppression of the Midianites. 319 H.T.
Where was Gideon when the angel found him, what was he doing and why, in such a place? 320 H.T., 493 H.T.
Why was Gideon faint-hearted at first and how was he convinced of his place in Israel? 320 H.T., 323 H.T.
With what act did Gideon begin his campaign? 323 H.T., 324 H.T.
What is meant by the "altar of Baal"? 494 H.T.
By what sign was Gideon reassured? 324 H.T., 325 H.T.
In what ways was the number of Gideon's army reduced? 325 H.T., 326 H.T.
How many men remained? 326 H.T.
What dream did Gideon hear related in the enemies' camp? 329 H.T.
What was his plan of attack? 329 H.T.
How did Gideon's strategy work out? 329-331 H.T.
Explain how the breaking of the pitchers would cause a panic among the hosts of the enemy. 494 H.T.

Abimelech

With what evil act did Abimelech seize the leadership? 332 H.T., 333 H.T.
What was the fate of Abimelech? 334 H.T., 387 H.T.

Samuel

Why can Samuel be called one of the finest characters of the Old Testament? 338 H.T.
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What great sacrifice did Samuel's mother make regarding him? 338 H.T.
Describe Samuel's call to be a prophet of the Lord 338-342 H.T.
What nation defeated Israel in a great battle? 342-346 H.T.
What did the Israelites lose in this battle? 346 H.T.
What was the cause of Eli's death? 346 H.T.
How did Samuel rule in Israel? 349 H.T.

Saul

Name the farmer who became king 349 H.T.
Give at least two reasons which the people gave for demanding a king. 349-351 H.T.
Did Samuel approve the plan of having a king? 350 H.T.
What reasons did Samuel give against the plan? 350 H.T., 351 H.T.
What were Saul's physical qualifications for being king? 352 H.T.
Tell the story of how Saul came to meet Samuel. 352 H.T., 353 H.T.
What honor was Saul shown in the prophet's house? 354 H.T.
Describe how he was publicly proclaimed king. 357 H.T., 358 H.T.
Was this choice unanimous? 358 H.T.
What people came up to attack Israel? 359 H.T.
How did Saul summon the people? 359 H.T.
What was the result of the battle? 360 H.T.
How did Saul disobey the commandment of God? 361 H.T., 362 H.T.
What was his punishment? 362 H.T.
What gallant deed was done by Jonathan and his armor bearer? 365 H.T., 366 H.T.
What command did Saul give the people in regard to food? 367 H.T.
Who disobeyed? 367 H.T.
How was he saved? 369 H.T.
How did Saul disobey God's commands in the campaign against the Amalekites? 370 H.T., 373 H.T.
What excuse did he make? 374 H.T.
What did Samuel tell Saul as to obedience? 374 H.T.
What ancient foe of Israel troubled the nation toward the close of Saul's reign? 376 H.T.
What happened at Endor? 376 H.T., 379 H.T., 380 H.T.
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Explain how the term "familiar spirit" came to signify a medium. 376 H.T., 497 H.T.
Tell the story of the battle of Gilboa. 380 H.T., 381 H.T.
What gallant act was done by the men of Jabesh-Gilead? 381 H.T.

David

Who was the shepherd boy that became king of Israel? 382 H.T.
Tell the story of the finding and anointing of David by Samuel. 383 H.T., 385 H.T.
What people did Goliath represent? 386 H.T.
How tall was he in feet? 386 H.T., 499 H.T.
Describe his armor and fighting equipment. 386 H.T.
How did Goliath challenge the Israelites? 386 H.T.
What effect did Goliath have upon the army of Israel? 389 H.T.
How did David chance to come to the Israelites' camp? 389 H.T.
What reward was promised to the man who should kill Goliath? 390 H.T.
On meeting Saul what did David propose that he do? 391 H.T.
What was Saul's reply and David's response? 391 H.T.
After agreeing that David might fight Goliath, what help did Saul offer? 391 H.T.
What weapons did David finally choose? 391 H.T.
Tell what happened when David and Goliath met. 392 H.T., 393 H.T.
Who became David's best friend? 393 H.T., 394 H.T.
Why did Saul dislike David? 396 H.T.
How did he try to harm him? 396 H.T.
Tell a story to show how Jonathan showed his deep friendship for David. 402-406 H.T.
What opportunity did David have to revenge himself on Saul and what did he do? 406-411 H.T.
How did David a second time spare Saul's life? 411-417 H.T.
What sheep master refused to give tribute to David? 417 H.T.
What did his wife do? 419 H.T.
What became of the sheep master? 424 H.T.
How did David hear of Saul's death? 424 H.T., 425 H.T.
Read the Song of the Bow and tell its purpose. 426 H.T., 429 H.T.
What evil deed did David do? 430 H.T.
In what way did Nathan bring his sin home to David? 431-435 H.T.
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How did David receive the prophet's rebuke? 435 H.T.
In what spirit did David receive the report of the child's death? 435 H.T., 436 H.T.
What knightly deed was done by three captains of David? 438 H.T.
What did David do with the gift? 438 H.T.
For what purpose did David buy a threshing floor? 438-442 H.T.
What reason did David give for not receiving the threshing floor as a gift? 442 H.T.
What event of David's reign brought him more grief than anything else? 443 H.T.
What instructions did David give in regard to Absalom? 443 H.T.
What happened to Absalom in the forest? 444-447 H.T.
Tell how the tidings were brought to David. 447-451 H.T.
How did David receive the news? 451 H.T.
What was David's charge to Solomon before he died? 451 H.T.

Solomon

Who was the wisest and greatest king Israel ever had? 452 H.T.
What does Solomon ask of God in his dream? 452-455 H.T.
What did God grant to Solomon in answer to his request? 455 H.T.
Tell about the prosperity of Solomon. 455-457 H.T.
Why was it better for Solomon than for David to build a temple to the Lord? 457 H.T.
In what way did Hiram, king of Tyre, help in the building of the temple? 457-461 H.T.
What part did David have in choosing the site for the temple? 461 H.T., 441 H.T., 442 H.T.
Tell some of the things that made Solomon's temple a magnificent structure. 461-466 H.T.
Describe Solomon's palace. 469 H.T.
What was the first ceremony in the dedication of the temple? 470 H.T., 471 H.T.
Name six supplications in Solomon's prayer at the dedication of the temple. 471-477 H.T.
For what reason did the Queen of Sheba visit Solomon? 478 H.T.
What did she think of the kingdom? 481 H.T.
How did Solomon use the commodities brought into his country by trade to improve the buildings of the kingdom? 482 H.T., 483 H.T.

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TALES OF OLD JUDEA

Who created the heavens and the earth? 15 T.J.
What was the work of Creation on the first day? 15 T.J.
What was the work of Creation on the second day? 15 T.J., 16 T.J.
What was the work of Creation on the third day? 16 T.J.
What was the work of Creation on the fourth day? 16 T.J.
What was the work of Creation on the fifth day? 16 T.J., 17 T.J.
What was the work of Creation on the sixth day? 17 T.J.
What did God do on the seventh day? 18 T.J.
What was the temptation of Eve? 19 T.J.
What was the punishment? 20 T.J., 21 T.J.
Who were the first children? 22 T.J.
What was the business of each son when he grew up? 22 T.J.
What terrible crime did Cain commit? 22 T.J.
What was his punishment? 22 T.J., 23 T.J.
What was the name of the first ship? 24 T.J.
Why was it built? 24 T.J.
What did it carry? 25-29 T.J.
How long did it rain? 26 T.J.
Where did the ark land? 30 T.J.
What messengers did Noah send from the ark? 30 T.J.
What covenant did God make with Noah? 31 T.J.
What was the sign? 31 T.J.
What foolish plan was made in the land of Shinar? 32 T.J.
What was the result? 32 T.J.

Ruth

Of what nationality was Ruth? 35 T.J.
Of what nationality were Naomi and Elimelech? 35 T.J.
How did the Hebrew family come to meet Ruth and Orpah? 35 T.J., 36 T.J.
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What losses came to Naomi in the land of Moab and why did she decide to return? 36 T.J.
Give the story of the actions of each daughter-in-law as Naomi begins her return journey 36-39 T.J.
What six pledges did Ruth make to show she was determined to be one with Naomi? 39 T.J.
By what name did Naomi, upon her return, wish her friends to call her and why? 39 T.J.
Into whose field did Ruth go and for what purpose? 39 T.J., 40 T.J.
What sacred duty was held by a kinsman in the East? 487 T.J.
For what reasons did Boaz treat Ruth kindly? 40 T.J., 41 T.J.
Name some things Boaz did to make it a pleasant and profitable day for Ruth. 41 T.J.
Whom did Ruth marry? 47 T.J.
Give the line of descent from Ruth to David. 48 T.J.

Deborah

Describe the oppression of the children of Israel in the time of Deborah. 51 T.J., 52 T.J.
What was Deborah's command to Barak? 52 T.J.
On what condition would Barak obey? 52 T.J.
Describe the battle with the enemy. 52 T.J., 53 T.J.
What happened to Sisera, the enemy's captain? 53 T.J.

Esther

What was the decree of king Ahasuerus regarding Vashti? 60-62 T.J.
How did Esther happen to come to the throne? 63-64 T.J.
What nationality was Esther? 63 T.J.
What position did Haman hold and why was he angered at Mordecai? 65 T.J.
Describe Haman's plot against the Jews 65-67 T.J.
How did Esther risk her life to plead for her people? 68 T.J., 69 T.J.
How was Mordecai exalted and for what reason? 71 T.J., 72 T.J.
What was Haman's fate? 73 T.J.
What did the feast of Purim commemorate and how long was it celebrated? 78 T.J., 488 T.J.