Israel Wants a King
Why did the people of Israel ask Samuel for a King?
the wanted to be like the other nations and have a battle leader
What did King Nahash threaten to do to the people of Jabesh Gilead?
Saul was scolded for offering the sacrifice himself, he did not wait for Samuel
Why did God send Samuel to Jesse's house in Bethlehem?
to anoint one of Jesse's sons as the next king
Why did Saul become jealous of David after Goliath's victory?
The people sang of David killing 10,000's and Saul only 1,000's
A king would cost them service and goods, and make their sons serve (go to war)
What happened at Jabesh Gilead that helped confirm Saul's Kingship?
Saul led a surprise attack and defeated the Ammonites
What command from God did Saul disobey when fighting the Amalekites?
to destroy everything and spare nothing
Why did Samuel first think Eliab was God's chosen one?
Eliab was the oldest, best-looking, and the tallest
Descibe David and Jonathan's relationship
Jonathan protected David and they made a covenant of friendship
1) donkeys will be found, 2) Saul will receive bread, 3)and he will prophesy with a group of prophets
What did Saul do with the glory after defeating the Ammonites?
Gave all the glory to God, instead of taking it for himself
What excuse did Saul give for keeping the best animals after the battle with the Amalekites?
that they were for a sacrifice to God
What gave David a place in Saul's court before he became king?
his ability to play music that soothed Saul
How did Saul try to kill David after Goliath's victory?
He threw a spear at him while he played harp
What tribe did Saul come from?
Benjamin
over 300,000
After the Amalekite battle, what did Samuel tell Saul is more important that sacrifices?
obeying God
How did David defeat Goliath?
By trusting God; with a sling and a stone
How did Jonathan warn David that Saul truly wanted to kill him?
He used a secret signal with arrows, telling him to leave the city
Where was Saul found when Samuel presented him to the people at Mizpah?
Hiding in the baggage
What did Samuel do after Saul's victory at Jabesh Gilead?
Gave a farewell speech, reminding the people to serve God faithfully
the kingdom would be taken from his family line
What did David say to Goliath before the fight?
"I come in the name of the LORD and this battle belongs to God"
What promise did David make with Jonathan when they parted?
to protect Jonathan's family when David became king