Early Samuel
Hannah prayed for what?
A son
Who did the Israelites go out to fight?
The Philistines
When Samuel's sons were not fit to lead, the Israelites asked for what?
A king
Who does Samuel anoint to be king after Saul?
David
In fighting the Philistines how did Saul die?
He committed suicide with his sword.
After Samuel was weaned what did Hannah do?
Dedicated him to the Lord and left him with Eli.
Initially the Israelites were beaten so what did they do to help them out?
Got the Ark of the Covenant and took it with them to battle
What are two things that God said a king would do to the people?
Take sons and daughters, fields and vineyards, tenth of grain and wine, servants, cattle and donkeys, flocks and the people would become slaves.
Faith in God
Where did David conquered which city to rule from?
Jerusalem
What was the sin of Eli's sons?
They took the meat brought for sacrifice and ate it themselves. They committed sins with women at the tent of meeting.
What happened to the Ark in the battle with the Philistines?
It was captured and taken by the Philistines
Who did Samuel anoint as Israel's first king?
Saul
Who became like a brother to David?
Jonathan
What did David want to build for the Lord?
A house.
What was the consequence of Eli's son's sins?
Eli and his sons would die. Eli because he tolerated his son's sins.
Who died in the battle against the Philistines?
Eli's sons, Hophni and Phinehas
Why did Samuel rebuke Saul as king?
Saul didn't wait for Samuel to sacrifice before war as he was instructed by Samuel.
Why did Saul become jealous of David?
David won many battles and the people loved him.
What was David's great sin?
Committed adultery with Bathsheba
The Lord was with Samuel and all Israel recognized Samuel as a what?
Prophet
What caused the Philistines to return the Ark
The Philistine god Drago was toppled and the people broke out in boils.
Who was Saul's son who fought beside him in battle?
Jonathan
When David had the chance to kill Saul what did he do instead?
Cut a piece of Saul's robe to show he was there and could have killed him.
Why was David forgiven of his sins?
He humbled himself and repented.