Hannah, Eli, & the Birth of Samuel
Who prayed desperately for a son at the temple?
Hannah
Where was Samuel sleeping when God first called him?
Near the Ark in the Tabernacle.
Who captured the Ark of the Covenant during the battle?
The Philistines.
What did the people ask Samuel to give them so they could be like other nations?
A king.
Who was chosen as Israel’s first king?
Saul
What promise did Hannah make to God about her son?
She would dedicate him to the Lord.
How many times did God call Samuel before Samuel understood it was the Lord?
3 times
What happened to Eli when he heard the Ark was taken?
He fell backward, broke his neck, and died
Why did the people want a king so badly?
They wanted someone to lead them into battle.
What tribe did Saul come from?
Benjamin
What mistake did Eli make when he first saw Hannah praying?
He thought she was drunk.
What message did God give Samuel?
That Eli and his sons were to be punished.
What happened to the statue of Dagon when the Ark was placed in its temple?
It fell facedown before the Ark.
DAILY DOUBLE: What happened to Dagon overnight?
How did God describe Israel’s request for a king?
“They haven’t rejected you; they have rejected Me as their king.”
What sign did Samuel use to show Saul had been chosen by God?
He poured oil on Saul’s head.
DAILY DOUBLE:What was Saul originally searching for when God led him to Samuel?
What were Eli’s two sons doing that made God unhappy?
They treated the offerings disrespectfully and sinned.
What did all Israel learn about Samuel after God spoke to him?
He was the Lord’s chosen prophet.
What did the Philistines send back with the Ark as a guilt offering?
Gold tumors and gold rats.
What warning did Samuel give about the king they asked for?
The king would take their sons, daughters, and best things.
What command did Saul disobey when he offered a sacrifice himself?
He didn’t wait for Samuel to arrive.
What yearly thing did Hannah do for Samuel after leaving him at the Tabernacle?
She made him a little robe and brought it to him each year.
DAILY DOUBLE: What was the purpose of this robe, and what kind of material was it likely made from?
How did God continue communicating with Samuel as he grew up?
God revealed His word regularly to him
How long was the Ark kept with the Philistines before Israel tried to bring it back?
20 years.
After Samuel warned them, what did the people still say they wanted?
“No! We want a king over us!”
What did Saul fail to do that caused God to reject him as king?
He refused to completely destroy the Amalekites and their animals.
DAILY DOUBLE: What happened to Saul after he repeatedly disobeyed God?