Kings
When the Israelites didn’t want to be ruled by judges anymore, what did they ask for instead?
A king.
What two items did David and Abishai take from Saul’s camp to prove they could’ve killed him?
His spear and jar of water
What was the problem with Eli’s two sons, Hophni and Phinehas?
They were wicked.
Who did God choose to lead and save the Israelites from the Midianites?
Gideon
Why did God send the Midianites to attack the Israelites?
He was punishing them for their sin of idolatry.
What did God say he looks at instead of the outward appearance of a person?
The heart.
How many men were left in Gideon’s army to face the Midianites?
300
Which daughter-in-law would not leave Naomi and went to her hometown with her?
Ruth
What did Samuel grow up to be? What three jobs did he have?
A prophet, a priest, and a judge.
What happened to Samson when Delilah had his hair cut while he was sleeping?
God left Samson, so he didn’t have his strength. Samson was captured, blinded, and put in prison.
What happened when Samson prayed for strength when he was brought before a large group of Philistines who were mocking him and God?
God gave him the strength to push down the pillars supporting the building, killing all the people inside.
Who was the giant champion of the Philistine army who dared the Israelites to send someone to fight?
Goliath
Name one of the gifts Jonathan gave to David.
Robe, armor, sword, bow, and belt.
What happened when Samson prayed for strength when he was brought before a large group of Philistines who were mocking him and God?
God gave him the strength to push down the pillars supporting the building, killing all the people inside.
Name one of the consequences of Saul’s disobedience.
He lost the kingdom. He lost the friendship and advice of Samuel. He lost the Spirit of God. He was troubled by a harmful spirit.
Who did God choose to become the first king of Israel?
Saul
Which enemy did Samson fight?
Philistines
Who was the relative that redeemed Naomi and Ruth by buying Naomi’s land, marrying Ruth, and caring for both women?
Boaz.
When Samuel was a young boy, where did Hannah bring him to fulfill her promise to give him back to God?
The Tabernacle.
Name one way that God fulfilled this judgment at the battle between the Israelites and the Philistines.
The Israelites lost 30,000 soldiers. The ark of the covenant was captured. Hophni and Phinehas were killed, and Eli died when he heard the news from the battle.
Who did God choose to be the next king after Saul?
David
How did Saul try to kill David when he was playing the lyre for him?
He threw a spear at David.
What did Saul do at the meal that made Jonathan sure his father wanted to kill David?
Saul got angry and threw a spear at Jonathan.
Why did God make Gideon’s army smaller?
So God would get the glory for the victory; so they wouldn’t think they won by themselves.
Why wouldn’t David let Abishai kill Saul while he slept?
David believed it was more important to be righteous and obedient to God rather than taking his own revenge.