Hannah
What was the name of Hannah's husband?
Elkanah.
What did Samuel do at the Lord's temple?
He served the Lord.
What were the names of Eli's sons?
Hophni and Phineas
Why did Hannah feel sad?
Because she had no children.
How many times did the Lord call out to Samuel?
Three times.
What sin did Eli's sons commit?
They stole the raw meat and fat that had been brought as offerings to God.
How often did Hannah's family go to offer sacrifices?
Every year.
What did Samuel answer when the Lord called him the third time?
"Lord, I am your servant. Speak, and I will listen."
He warned them not to sin against God.
What did Hannah promise to the Lord if He gave her a son?
She would give her son to the Lord to serve Him.
What did the Lord tell to Samuel?
That he would punish Eli and his family.
What did the man of God prophesy about Hophni, Phineas, and Samuel?
That Hophni and Phineas would die, but Samuel would become the Lord's priest.
What did Eli say to Hannah when she was praying silently, and what did Hannah say back?
Eli thought Hannah was drunk, and Hannah said that she was not drunk but she was praying in terrible distress.
Why did God choose Samuel instead of Eli's sons to be His prophet?
Samuel always did what was right in the eyes of God, but Eli's sons sinned against God.
How did Hophni, Phineas, and Eli die?
Hophni and Phineas were killed in battle against the Philistines, and Eli died when he fell backward from his chair after hearing about the ark and his sons.