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Bible: The Old Testament
Literature
Study Guide
Study Guide
Overview
Summary
Plot Overview
Summary & Analysis
Genesis, Chapters 1–11
Genesis: Chapters 12–25
Genesis Chapters 25–50
Exodus
Leviticus, Numbers & Deuteronomy
Joshua
Judges
The First Book of Samuel
The Second Book of Samuel
The First & Second Books of Kings
Job
Ecclesiastes
Psalms
The Song of Solomon
Proverbs
Characters
Character List
God
Moses
David
Main Ideas
Themes
Motifs
Symbols
Key Facts
Quotes
Important Quotes Explained
Further Study
Context
Full Book Quiz
Section Quizzes
Context
Overview
Character List
Analysis of Major Characters
Themes, Motifs & Symbols
Genesis, Chapters 1-11
Genesis: Chapters 12-25
Genesis Chapters 25-50
Exodus
Leviticus, Numbers & Deuteronomy
Joshua
Judges
The First Book of Samuel
The Second Book of Samuel
The First & Second Books of Kings
Job
Ecclesiastes
Psalms
The Song of Solomon
Proverbs
Study Questions
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Glossary of Literary Terms
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The Second Book of Samuel Quiz
Further Study
The Second Book of Samuel Quiz
1
of 5
Who is Abner?
Saul's son
Saul's chief commander
the King of Israel
Joab's brother
2
of 5
After conquering Jerusalem and erecting a palace there, what does David call his home?
City of God
City of Men
Zion
Hebron
3
of 5
Who is David's prophet?
Nathan
Joab
Abner
Ish-Bosheth
4
of 5
After participating in Amnon's murder, Absalom flees to a remote city and remains there for ___.
One year
Two years
Three years
Four years
5
of 5
Who kills Amasa, Absalom's commander, after David spares his life?
Nathan
Joab
Abner
Ish-Bosheth
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