Mothers, Kings & Priests
Who was Samuel’s mother, who prayed faithfully for a child and promised to dedicate him to the Lord?
Hannah (1 Samuel 1:10-11)
What was the name of the giant Philistine champion whom David defeated with a sling and a stone?
Goliath (1 Samuel 17:4)
Who was King Saul’s son, who became David’s absolute best friend and made a covenant with him?
Jonathan (1 Samuel 18:1)
When God first spoke to the boy Samuel at night in the tabernacle, who did Samuel initially think was calling him?
Eli the priest (1 Samuel 3:4-5)
From what tribe of Israel did King Saul come?
The tribe of Benjamin (1 Samuel 9:1-2)
What musical instrument did David play to soothe King Saul when he was troubled by an evil spirit?
The harp or lyre (1 Samuel 16:23)
What happened to the statue of the false god Dagon when the Philistines placed the captured Ark of the Covenant next to it?
It fell face down on the ground before the Ark (and its head and hands broke off) (1 Samuel 5:3-4)
How many times did David have a clear chance to take King Saul’s life but chose to spare him because Saul was "the Lord’s anointed"?
Twice (Once in a cave at En Gedi, and once in Saul's camp while he slept)
Why did the Israelites tell Samuel they wanted an earthly king, even though God was already their leader?
They wanted to be like all the other nations around them (1 Samuel 8:5)
When Samuel went to Bethlehem to anoint the next king from Jesse’s family, what famous lesson did God teach him about choosing a leader?
Humans look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart (1 Samuel 16:7)
What did Jonathan eat in the forest that broke his father King Saul’s foolish oath of fasting?
Honey from a honeycomb (1 Samuel 14:27)
When David was fleeing from Saul, he hid out in a massive cave with hundreds of men who were in trouble, distressed, or in debt. What was the name of this cave?
The Cave of Adullam (1 Samuel 22:1)
What were the names of Eli’s two wicked sons who served as priests but disrespected God's offerings?
Hophni and Phinehas (1 Samuel 1:3)
What was the name of the wise and beautiful woman who stopped David from taking revenge on her foolish husband, Nabal?
Abigail (1 Samuel 25:3)
When the Philistines decided to return the Ark of the Covenant to Israel because of the plagues, how did they transport it?
On a brand new cart pulled by two cows that had just given birth (1 Samuel 6:7)
When Saul lost a piece of his clothing to David in a dark cave at En Gedi, what did David actually do?
He secretly cut off a corner of Saul’s robe (1 Samuel 24:4)
Out of desperation before his final battle, which forbidden person did King Saul secretly visit at night to try and speak with the spirit of Samuel?
The witch / medium of Endor (1 Samuel 28:7)
What city did King Achish of Gath give to David as a safe haven while David was on the run from Saul?
Ziklag (1 Samuel 27:6)
On which mountain did King Saul and his sons ultimately die during a fierce battle with the Philistines?
Mount Gilboa (1 Samuel 31:1)
What two specific items did David steal from King Saul’s bedside while Saul and his entire army were fast asleep in their camp?
Saul’s spear and water jug (1 Samuel 26:12)