People of Samuel
Who was the prophet who led Israel and anointed its first two kings?
Samuel
What did the Israelites do in chapter 7 to return to God
repent
Who helped the Israelites defeat the Philistines in chapter 7?
God
Who anointed Saul to be king?
Samuel
What are the first five books of the Bible called?
Pentateuch or the Torah
Who was the first king of Israel?
Saul
What did Samuel tell the people to do with their idols?
destroy them
What weapon did David use to defeat Goliath?
What did the people of Israel ask for in chapter 8?
A king
Which New Testament figure is often compared to King David in prophecy?
Jesus
Who was chosen by God to be king after Saul?
David
What did God tell Saul to do to the Amalekites?
destroy everything
Why did David refuse to wear Saul’s armor before fighting Goliath?
he wasn’t used to it and trusted God instead
What did Samuel say the people were doing when they asked for a king?
rejected God as their true King
What is the meaning of the word “Messiah” and what language does it come from?
“Anointed One” in Hebrew
What did David do before he became a warrior and king
sheperd and played the harp
What did Samuel tell Saul was the reason God didn’t accept his burnt offerings
Saul disobeyed by offering the sacrifice himself of waiting
How did the Israelites react after David defeated Goliath?
they chased and defeated the Philistines
How did God reveal to Samuel who should be king in chapter 9?
He told Samuel Saul would come and that he should anoint him
The Bible was originally written in three main languages. Name two of them.
What are Hebrew and Greek? (Aramaic is the third)
How did Jonathan show loyalty to David even though his father was against him?
he warned david of sauls plans and made a covenant with him
In chapter 15, Saul spared King Agag and the best animals. What excuse did he give to Samuel
In chapter 15, Saul spared King Agag and the best animals. What excuse did he give to Samuel
What did David say was the real reason he would win against Goliath?
is the battle belongs to the Lord, not by sword or spear
How did God show that David, the youngest of Jesse’s sons, was His chosen one?
He told Samuel not to look at appearance, because God looks at the heart
During the contest on Mount _____ , what did Elijah do to prove the power of the true God against the prophets of Baal?
carmel --- he called on God to send fire from heaven to burn the soaked sacrifice, while Baal’s prophets failed