Childhood Sam
What are the names of Samuels mother and father?
Elkanah and Hannah
Who are Eli's 2 sons?
Hophni and Phinehas
Who (specifically) was killed in this battle?
Hophni and Phinehas
What sickness ravaged over the Philistines because they stole the Ark of the Covenant?
Tumors
How is Saul described physically? (2 things)
the most handsome and a head and shoulders taller than the rest.
What is Samuel's mother not able to do?
Bear children
What does God say He will do to Eli's household?
Destroy it
What did the Philistines steal from the Israelites?
The Ark of the Covenant
Where do the Philistines place the Ark of the Covenant when they steal it?
Next to their idol, Dagon.
What tribe is Saul from and what are they known for?
the tribe of Benjamin; they are known for their small size and great humility.
Despite her restriction, what does Samuel's mother pray for?
A son
What is Eli struggling with in the beginning of chapter 3?
His eyesight
What did the Israelites think would help them win their second battle against the Philistines?
Bringing the Ark of the Covenant with them.
when the Philistines gave the Ark of the Covenant back, what 10 things did they send with it?
5 golden tumors, and 5 golden mice
Who anointed Saul as king?
slay samuel
How many children does Samuel's mother have?
6
How old was Eli when he died?
98 years old
How many Israelites died in the FIRST battle?
4,000
What happened to the Dagon idol every morning?
The dagon idol fell over and its head and arms fell off
Where was Saul made king?
Gilgal
What did Samuel become?
A priest, then the High Priest
How did Eli die?
Out of the shock of the Ark of the Covenant being stolen, he fell out of his seat and broke his neck.
How many Israelites died in the SECOND battle?
30,000
After the Ark of the Covenant moved to Kiriath-jearim, how long did it stay there?
20 years
Saul went from a humble boy from Benjamin, to what? (3 things)
tyrant, power hungry leader, and ultimate conqueror