Samson (Judges 13-16)
Samson fell in love with a Philistine woman. What was her name?
Delilah
How was Ruth different from the Moabites
Moabite worshipped false Gods. She had faith in God.
Who was the name of the priest Samuel helped at the tabernacle?
Eli
What tribe was Saul from and what was his physical apperance that stood out?
Benjamite, he was tall
How old was David when he became king?
30
Name 3 of Samson's Vows as a Nazarite?
Cannot drink alcohol
Cannot eat unclean food
Cannot cut his long hair
Describe the family tree of Naomi and how she is related to Ruth
Naomi had two sons. Her two sons took in two Moabite woman. Both sons died. One of them was named Ruth making Ruth Naomi's daughter in law.
What were the name of Samuel's two sons?
Eldest son Joel, youngest son Abijah
Where was Saul hiding when Samuel announced to the Isrealites he was annointed king?
He had hidden himself under baggages or supplies.
How tall was Goliath
Almost 10 feet tall
What were 3 things Samson did with his God given strength?
He tore apart a lion
Captured 300 foxes and tied pairs together with torches to burn the fields of the Philistines
Killed 1,000 Philistines with a jawbone of a donkey
How did Ruth help Naomi and herself find something to eat?
She went to the fields of a neighboring landowner to gather leftover grain.
How did Samuel stop the Philistines from invading Israel?
Placed a stone on the ground
During his later years as king, God eventually rejected Saul as King Why did God do that?
Saul repeatedly showed a lack of faith, impatience, and disregard for God’s command. His actions, including jealousy and foolishness showed his departure from God’s ways.
What was the reason behind God choosing David to be the next king?
Despite his outward appearance, God cares about the desire, thoughts, and heart to obey him.
What where the 3 lies Samson told Delilah about his strength before telling her the truth?
Tied up with seven green cords that have never been dried out
Tied up securely with new ropes that have never been used
Weave the seven locks on his head into a loom and fasten it
What did Ruth say to Naomi when Naomi told her to return home to Moab?
Where you go I will go, and where you stay I will stay. Your people will be my people and your God my God.
(Ruth 1:16)
Who did the people of Israel reject as their king?
God.
God said, "Listen to all that the people are saying to you; it is not you they have rejected, but they have rejected me as their king."
After Saul was king, he disobeyed God. Name one thing he did to disobey God
God commanded Saul to destroy the Amalekites, including all their possessions. Saul and his army let the king of the Amalekites live, and they also spared the best sheep and cattle.
What reason did David have to fight Goliath
David was not fighting for his own glory or the reward that Saul offered, he was fighting to put the power and glory of God in display.
Summarize the death of Samson
Samson was brought out to entertain the Philistine crowd. Standing between the pillars of the temple, Samson prayed to the Lord, seeking strength for one final act of vengeance. Samson pushed against the central pillars of the temple, causing it to collapse. He pushed with all his might, and the temple fell on the lords and all the people in it.
When they arrived to Naomi's hometown Naomi said, 'Do not call me Naomi, call me Mara'. Why did she say they should call her 'Mara'?
Because God has made my life very bitter.
Ruth 1:20-21 'Naomi' means 'pleasant one' but 'Mara' means 'bitter one'.
Summarize how God call Samuel before Samuel realized that he wasn't being called by Eli
Samuel had thought Eli was calling him, but Eli told Samuel that he did not call him. After the third time, Samuel came to Eli because he had thought he had called him; Eli realized the Lord was calling Samuel.
Once Eli had realized that the Lord had called to Samuel, Eli said, “Go and lie down, and if he calls you, say, ‘Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening'. Samuel obeyed and went back to his bed and waited for the Lord’s voice.
What were the 3 signs Samuel told Saul after he annointed him king?
He will meet two men near Rachel’s tomb. They will say his donkeys were found and his father is not worried about him anymore.
He will go on from there until you reach the great tree of Tabor. One will be carrying three young goats, another three loaves of bread, and another a skin of wine
He will meet prophets with lyres, timbrels, pipes and harps being played
How did Jonathan warn David Saul was hunting him and how does this act describe Jonathan's character?
He went to the field and shot arrows. It showed selfless and humble acts to accept David to be the king rather than himself.