Kings David and Solomon
15 Grade 9 Religious Education (CRE) questions on Kings David and Solomon, with worked marking schemes. 15 questions are available on this topic in full.
Question 1
1 markWhich of the following is an example of Solomon's God-given wisdom in settling disputes among his people?
A. He divided the kingdom into two halves
B. He wrote the book of Psalms
C. He defeated the Philistines in battle
D. He judged the case of two women who both claimed one baby
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5 marksState FIVE qualities that made David a good leader of Israel.
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1 mark each (max 5): he trusted and depended on God; he was courageous (defeated Goliath); he was humble and repentant when corrected; he was a skilled military leader; he united the tribes of Israel; he was loyal (spared Saul); he was prayerful and worshipful; he showed kindness (to Mephibosheth). Any five.
Question 3
4 marksOutline FOUR lessons Christian leaders today can learn from the way Prophet Nathan confronted King David.
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1 mark each (max 4): leaders should be corrected when they do wrong; the truth should be spoken courageously regardless of a person's status; wisdom and tact can be used to deliver a hard message (the parable of the lamb); sin has consequences; genuine repentance brings God's forgiveness; no one is above God's law. Any four.
Question 4
1 markA Grade 9 class compared two kings of Israel. One was known for his great wisdom and for building the Temple in Jerusalem. Which king was this?
A. Solomon
B. Saul
C. Rehoboam
D. David
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1 markBefore becoming king of Israel, David demonstrated his trust in God when he defeated a Philistine champion. Who was this champion?
A. Nabal
B. Goliath
C. Absalom
D. Saul
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1 markDuring a church Bible study, the leader explained why King David, despite his sins, was described as 'a man after God's own heart.' Which quality of David BEST explains this description?
A. He genuinely repented and turned back to God when confronted with sin
B. He never made any mistakes in his life
C. He built the Temple of God
D. He defeated every enemy nation single-handedly
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1 markAfter Nathan rebuked David for his sin, David responded in a way that showed true repentance. What did David do?
A. He denied the sin and blamed Bathsheba
B. He ordered the prophet to be killed
C. He confessed his sin and pleaded for God's mercy
D. He fled from Jerusalem to escape punishment
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1 markDuring a Sunday school lesson, the children learned that when God offered Solomon anything he wished, he made a humble request. According to 1 Kings 3:9, what did Solomon ask God for?
A. A discerning heart to govern and distinguish right from wrong
B. Long life and many wives
C. Wealth and victory over enemies
D. A great temple of gold
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4 marks(a) State TWO reasons why God rejected Saul as king.
(b) Identify TWO achievements of King David.
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(a) 1 mark each: Saul disobeyed God's command (spared Agag and the best animals); Saul offered a sacrifice unlawfully instead of waiting for Samuel; Saul consulted a medium. (b) 1 mark each: captured Jerusalem and made it the capital; brought the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem; united the tribes; expanded the kingdom through victories. Max 4.
Question 10
6 marksExplain THREE weaknesses in the leadership of King Solomon that contributed to problems in the kingdom.
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2 marks each (max 6): he married many foreign wives who led him into idolatry; he imposed heavy taxation and forced labour on the people; he turned away from worshipping the true God and built shrines for foreign gods; he became proud and loved luxury; his policies caused divisions that later split the kingdom. Any three explained.
Question 11
1 markKing David committed a serious sin involving Bathsheba and her husband. Which prophet was sent by God to confront David about this sin?
A. Samuel
B. Nathan
C. Gad
D. Elijah
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1 markWhen God appeared to Solomon at Gibeon in a dream and offered to give him anything he asked, what did Solomon request?
A. The death of his rivals to the throne
B. An understanding heart and wisdom to govern the people
C. Long life and great wealth
D. Victory over all his enemies
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1 markKing Solomon is best remembered for a great building project he undertook in Jerusalem. What was it?
A. The building of the Temple of the Lord
B. The construction of the city walls of Jericho
C. The digging of Hezekiah's tunnel
D. The building of the tower of Babel
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1 markA learner read how the prophet Nathan confronted King David over a grave sin. According to 2 Samuel 12, which sins of David did Nathan rebuke?
A. Adultery with Bathsheba and the murder of Uriah
B. Lying and laziness
C. Idol worship and theft
D. Disobeying the Sabbath
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1 markA leader in your community misuses public funds and mistreats citizens, yet claims to be a devout believer. Which lesson from King David's reign after his sin best challenges this leader?
A. A leader is above the law once anointed by God
B. Wealth is proof of God's approval of a leader
C. Prophets have no right to question leaders
D. Sincere repentance and accepting correction are expected even of leaders
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