Saul
Who anointed Saul as the first king of Israel?
a) Samuel
b) David
c) Moses
d) Nathan
a) Samuel
At what stage of his life was David anointed King?
a) Before he beat Goliath
b) After he beat Goliath
c) After Saul died
a) Before he beat Goliath
In his dream at Gibeon, what did Solomon request from God?
Wisdom to govern Israel
After Solomon’s death, his kingdom was divided. Who became the first king of the northern tribes?
Jeroboam
Why did God reject Saul as king?
a) He was too old
b) He disobeyed God’s commands
c) He lost a battle
d) He was not from the tribe of Judah
b) He disobeyed God’s commands
what did God tell Samuel to look for when choosing this King?
A) tall
B) muscular
C) faithful heart towards God
D) smart and intelligent
C) faithful heart towards God
Which foreign queen visited Solomon to test his wisdom?
Queen of Sheba
After Solomon’s death, why did the northern tribes reject his son Rehoboam?
Rehoboam increased taxes and ignored the people’s request for relief
Who was Saul’s son and David’s close friend?
a) Abner
b) Ish-bosheth
c) Jonathan
d) Absalom
c) Jonathan
Was he disobedient to Saul after he became king?
No, he still showed deep respect and obedience to Saul
What are the 4 books written by King Solomon?
Songs of songs, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Wisdom
What significant change did Jeroboam make to prevent the people from returning to Rehoboam?
He set up golden idols for people to worship instead of God
What tribe was Saul from?
tribe of Benjamin
Name 2 characteristics/virtues King David had and we should learn from.
Humility/Repentance/Patience /Courage
What was the final punishment God declared for Solomon’s sins?
His son would lose most of the kingdom, except for two tribes
Why did Rehoboam flee to Jerusalem when he attempted to force the northern tribes into submission?
The messenger he sent was stoned to death
Why did Saul become jealous of David?
Because David became popular after defeating Goliath and people praised him more than Saul
What's the name of the prophet who told David about his sin? And how did he do it?
Nathan
Using the Parable of the Rich Man and the Poor Man (2 Samuel 12:1-4)
Theologically, what lesson does Solomon’s life teach about wisdom and obedience?
Wisdom alone can not sustain a righteous life without obedience to God
What divine warning did Rehoboam receive when he prepared to attack Jeroboam?
"Do not go up and fight against your brothers."