Chapter 16
God told Samuel to visit who in Bethlehem?
Jesse
What was the name of the Philistine champion?
Goliath
Who became David’s very close friend after David spoke with Saul?
Jonathan
When Jonathan defended David before Saul, what specific event did he remind Saul that Saul himself had witnessed and celebrated?
David risking his life and killing the Philistine
What feast was David expected to attend?
The New Moon feast
What was David doing when Samuel asked Jesse if he had any more sons?
Taking care of the sheep
What did Jesse tell David to take to his brothers at the camp?
Dried grain and ten loaves
What did the women sing that made Saul jealous of David?
“Saul has slain his thousands, and David his tens of thousands."
After Jonathan’s defense of David, what oath did Saul make, and how quickly did his actions contradict it?
Saul swore, “As the LORD lives, he shall not be put to death” but later tried to kill David with his spear.
Why did Saul think David missed the first day of the feast?
He was ceremonially unclean
What did God tell Samuel when he looks at the person's physical appearance?
Man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.
What animals did David say he had killed while protecting his father’s sheep?
A lion and a bear
What weapon did Saul throw at David while David was playing music for him?
A spear
Michal gave Saul’s messengers two different explanations concerning David. What did she tell the messengers first? and what did she later tell Saul?
She first told the messengers David was sick; later she told Saul that David had threatened to kill her if she did not let him escape.
Where did Jonathan say David had gone?
Bethlehem for his family’s sacrifice
What happened to David after Samuel anointed him with oil?
The Spirit of the Lord came upon David from that day forward.
Why did David take off the armor that Saul gave him?
David had not tested it and could not walk with it
What did Jonathan give David as a sign of their friendship/covenant?
His robe, tunic/garments, sword, bow, and belt
Saul sent three groups of messengers to capture David. What happened to all three groups?
All three groups began prophesying.
How many arrows did Jonathan tell the boy he would shoot?
3
What did David do that caused Saul to become refreshed and well when the distressing spirit troubled him?
David "would take a harp and play it with his hand,” and Saul became “refreshed and well.”
What did David say the people would learn from his battle with Goliath?
That the Lord does not save with sword and spear, because the battle is the Lord’s
What unusual bride-price did Saul require David to bring in order to marry Michal?
100 Philistine foreskins
Before Saul reached Naioth while personally pursuing David, where did the Spirit of God come upon him, and what did he do for the remainder of his journey?
The Spirit of God came upon Saul; he continued prophesying until he reached Naioth in Ramah.
Near what landmark was David supposed to hide?
The stone Ezel