United monarchy · c. 990–970 BC
Bathsheba Bible quiz
Start with these 3 free questions on Bathsheba. Tap an answer to check it: each one is explained with the verse it comes from. The full quiz (12 questions, up to the details most readers miss) is in Bible Academy.
Easy questions
1. What was the name of Bathsheba’s first husband?
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Answer: Uriah. “Is not this Bath-sheba, the daughter of Eliam, the wife of Uriah the Hittite?” Eliam is her father; Nabal was Abigail’s husband. 2 Samuel 11:3
2. What was Bathsheba doing when David saw her from the roof of the king’s house?
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Answer: Bathing. From the roof, David “saw a woman washing herself; and the woman was very beautiful to look upon.” 2 Samuel 11:2
3. Which of David’s sons was anointed king at Gihon?
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Answer: Solomon. Zadok the priest took the horn of oil and “anointed Solomon”; the people shouted, “God save king Solomon.” Adonijah had only proclaimed himself king. 1 Kings 1:38–39