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From what town was Goliath from?
Gath
Why would David play his harp for Saul?
To relieve Saul of the tormenting Spirit sent by God
How did the Philistines return the Ark of the Covenant to Israel
Put it on a cart strapped to two cows
What did Samuel say to Saul about his torn robe?
God would tear Israel from Saul as Samuel’s robe had been torn
How did Eli die?
He fell from his chair and broke his neck
What two men went to fight the Philistines on their own?
Jonathon and his armor bearer
What was God’s reason for punishing Eli with death?
Because Eli had not corrected his sons’ wicked ways
Why was Hannah crying and so upset when Eli saw her at the temple wall?
Because she had no sons or children
What were the two physical descriptors that the Bible provides about Saul?
He was tall and handsome
Why did the people of Israel ask Samuel to appoint a king?
Because Samuel’s sons, whom he had appointed as Judges of Israel, were wicked and evil leaders
What did Saul threaten would happen to any man who did not join him in fighting King Nahash of Amon?
Their oxen would be chopped to pieces
Who was the son of Kish?
Saul
What did they call Prophets in the time of 1 Samuel?
Seers
What was King Nahash doing to the Israelites on the East side of the Jordan?
Gouging out their right eyes
How did Saul die?
He fell on his own sword
What was one of the two wicked things that Eli’s sons would do to abuse their power as priests?
Steal meat from sacrifices / Sleep with the women attendants of the temple
What were the two plagues that God sent on the Philistines for taking the Ark of the Covenant?
Tumors and Rats
Why did Israel have very limited military weaponry?
The Philistines would not allow blacksmiths in Israel
What were the three things David brought with him to fight Goliath?
Slingshot, 5 smooth stones/stones, shepherd’s staff
What was one of the things about which Samuel warned the people of Israel a king would do to them if God appointed a king over them?
Take their sons to be soldiers / take their daughters to be servants / take their land / take their harvest / take their animals
Why did Saul want to kill his son Jonathon after defeating the Philistines?
Because Jonathon had eaten some honey before defeating the Philistines when Saul had made a vow that no man was to eat until the Philistines had been defeated
What were Saul and is servant searching for when they met Samuel?
Lost donkeys
What was one reason God sent Samuel to confront Saul after Saul’s battle with the Amalekites?
Because Saul had not killed King Agag / Because Saul had not destroyed all the animals of the Amalekites / Because Saul did not destroy all the possessions of the Amalekites
How many men of Israel escaped Nahash to hid in Jabesh-gilead?
7000
What was the name of Hannah’s son?
Samuel