1 Samuel Chapter 11
Who came to fight against Jabesh Gilead?
Nahash the Ammonite.
Who spoke to all the people of Israel in this chapter?
Samuel
Who attacked the Philistine garrison in Geba?
Jonathan, Saul’s son
Who attacked the Philistine outpost?
Jonathan
Who did God want Saul to completely destroy?
How many days did the elders of Jabesh ask Nahash to wait?
7 days
Why did Samuel remind the people about Moses, Aaron, and the judges?
To show them that God had always helped and saved Israel when they cried out to Him.
Why did Saul offer the burnt offering himself instead of waiting longer?
Because he was afraid the people were leaving him and the Philistines were getting ready to attack.
Who did Jonathan take secretly to attack the Philistines?
His armor-bearer
What did God regret doing?
He regretted making Saul king over Israel.
What did Nahash want to do to the men of Jabesh?
He wanted to put out their right eyes.
What did God do after Samuel prayed?
God sent thunder and rain during the wheat harvest.
Why did Samuel tell Saul, “You have done foolishly”?
Because Saul disobeyed God’s command by offering the sacrifice instead of waiting for Samuel.
What sin did the army of Saul commit?
They ate meat with blood still in it.
What did Samuel do to king Agag after Saul spared him?
He put king Agag to death.
What did Saul do to gather the Israelites to fight Nahash?
He cut a yoke of oxen into pieces and sent the pieces throughout Israel as a warning for the people to come fight.
What warning did Samuel give the people and their king at the end of the chapter?
He warned them that if they continued doing wicked things and disobeyed God, both they and their king would be swept away.
What did Samuel say would happen open to Saul?
Saul’s kingdom would not continue.
What oath did Saul make to his army?
That no one could eat until the evening before he defeated his enemy.
Who did Saul and his army spare instead of destroying?
they spared king Agag and the best sheep and cattle, fat calves, lambs, and everything that was good.