Bible Quiz: King Solomon

1) King Solomon was the son of a king of Israel. Who was Solomon's father?

King David

King Herod

King Samuel

King Saul

2) Who was Solomon's mother?

Ahinoam

Bathsheba

Maacah

Michal

3) Solomon's most famous building project was the Temple at Jerusalem that had been planned by David. Why didn't David build the Temple himself?

The Lord did not allow David to build it because he had been a man of war.

The Lord did not allow David to build it because of his adultery.

David was preoccupied with his war with the Philistines.

David died before construction began.

4) One day two women came to King Solomon with a baby, each woman claiming to be the baby's mother. What did Solomon do to resolve the dispute?

He declared that neither woman was fit to be the baby's mother.

He ordered the baby cut in two and half given to each woman.

He ordered the women to each have the baby for a week at a time.

He ordered the guards to cast lots to see who would get the baby.

5) Which personal quality was Solomon noted for?

A hot temper

Fierceness in battle

Faithfulness in religious duties

Wisdom

6) Which famous monarch came to visit King Solomon?

King Saul

The Queen of Ethiopia

The Queen of Sheba

The Roman emperor

7) King Solomon's reign was an era of _______.

war and strife

religious renewal

peace and prosperity

many natural disasters

8) Which Bible book was not written by Solomon?

Ecclesiastes

Proverbs

Romans

Song of Songs

9) What was Solomon's great sin?

Adultery

Idolatry

Murder

Theft

10) Which of Solomon's sons succeeded him as king of Israel?

Adoniram

Jeroboam

Rehoboam

Samuel