Before David
This prophet anointed both Saul and David as kings of Israel.
Who is Samuel?
David's occupation when Samuel came looking for the next king.
What is a shepherd?
David chose this many smooth stones before confronting Goliath.
What is five?
"I was a wealthy but foolish man who insulted David and refused to provide food for his men."
Who is Nabal?
David ruled over this tribe first before becoming king over all Israel.
What is Judah?
Saul came from this tribe of Israel.
What is Benjamin?
David was the son of this man from Bethlehem.
Who is Jesse?
David used these two things to defeat Goliath.
What are a sling and a stone?
"I stopped David from killing Nabal and his household and later became David's wife."
Who is Abigail?
David made this city the political and spiritual center of his kingdom.
What is Jerusalem?
Israel gave this reason for wanting a king in 1 Samuel 8.
What is to be like the other nations?
Samuel initially thought this impressive older brother of David must be God's chosen king.
Who is Eliab?
Saul's son who became David's closest friend.
Who is Jonathan?
"I was Jonathan's son. I was disabled in both feet, but David invited me to eat permanently at the king's table."
Who is Mephibosheth?
How many years did David reign as king in total?
What is 40 years?
Saul lost God's favor as king after failing to completely destroy this enemy and sparing its king.
Who are the Amalekites?
Finish the idea from 1 Samuel 16:7: Man looks at outward appearance, but the Lord looks at this.
What is the heart?
David had opportunities to kill Saul but refused because Saul held this special status before God.
What is the Lord's anointed?
"I was one of David's mighty men, Bathsheba's husband, and unknowingly carried the orders for my own death."
Who is Uriah the Hittite?
David wanted to build this for God, but God said David's son would eventually build it.
What is the Temple?
When Samuel confronted Saul about his disobedience, Saul eventually admitted he had sinned but asked Samuel to do this in front of Israel's elders.
What is honor him?
Name two things David did for Saul before becoming king.
What are playing music/lyre for Saul and serving as a warrior/armor-bearer?
David cut this off Saul while Saul unknowingly entered the cave where David was hiding.
What is the corner/edge of Saul's robe?
"I confronted David with a story about a rich man stealing a poor man's only lamb."
Who is Nathan?
God promised David that his "house" and kingdom would ultimately be established in this way.
What is forever?