Stories
In the cave, why did David not kill Saul?
Saul was still God's anointed king (1 Sam 24:5).
David's bff
Jonathan
God's strength is often likened to that of a...
ROCK
When Saul and Jonathan die, does David celebrate or lament?
What problem did Hannah have?
She was barren (couldn't have a baby).
The name of Saul's lame grandson.
Mephibosheth.
David wants to build a house for the Lord, to honor and worship Him... but God says no. Why? What will God do?
God will build David a house! One of David's descendants will reign on the throne forever. (2 Sam 7)
When people celebrate and say, "Saul has struck down his thousands, and David his ten thousands," what does Saul feel?
Jealousy (1 Sam 18:8)
The writer of Samuel makes Goliath seem like this creature.
A snake
The last judge of Israel
Samuel (1 Sam 7:15)
The big idea (melody) of Samuel, which Pastor Nick said until you were sick of it.
The Lord breaks the mighty, strengthens the weak, and promises to bring his Forever King.
When Saul disobeys the Lord, Samuel says that the Lord delights in _______ instead of burnt offerings?
Obedience
How many philistines did Josheb-basshebeth kill at one time?
800 (2 Sam 23:8)
Name the 3 notable characters that Joab murdered.
Abner, Absalom, and Amasa
Who sings the first big song in Samuel, and what is it about?
Hannah, singing praise to God who is sovereign judge and provider
Hannah sings: "The Lord will judge the ends of the earth; he will give strength to his king and exalt the horn of his ________."
Annointed (1 Sam 2:10)
This happened after the Philistines captured the ark of God.
They brought it into the house (temple) of Dagon. The next morning, Dagon had fallen face downward on the ground before the ark of the Lord... they set it back up, and the next morning he was down with his head and feet cut off.
Name Eli's two evil sons
Hophni and Phinehas
Saul and David both had significant problems. Why is one given a death sentence and the other given a forever throne?
David repents and trusts in the mercy of the Lord. He hates sin and loves the Lord.
Saul continues in sin; he hates consequences and likes being in charge.
In David's final "for-the-record" words, how does he say that God desires one to rule? (list the two things)
Rulers should 1) rule justly, and 2) rule in the fear of God.