Literary Forms & Bible Background
This type of biblical writing tells about real events or periods in history.
Samuel’s mother prayed for a child and promised to dedicate him to God. What is her name
Hannah
These enemies often attacked and threatened Israel.
Philistines
The Israelites asked Samuel for this type of leader to rule them.
king
David worked as this when he was young.
shepherd
The books that tell the story of Samuel, Saul, and David are called these types of books.
Historical Books
Samuel grew up serving God at a shrine in this place.
Shiloh
The Philistines captured this sacred object from Israel.
Ark of the Covenant
A government ruled by one king or queen is called this.
monarchy
David used this instrument to calm Saul.
harp
The stories of Samuel, Saul, and David are in these books
The First and Second Books of Samuel
Samuel became this kind of leader who spoke for God and defended truth.
Prophet
Before Israel had a king, these leaders helped guide and protect the people.
judges
Samuel chose this man from the tribe of Benjamin as Israel’s first king.
Saul
David eventually made this city the capital of Israel.
Jerusalem
Biblical writers used different literary forms to help readers do this with God.
to know or encounter God
When Samuel heard God calling, he responded with these words.
“Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening”?
This tribe was almost destroyed after a civil war in Israel.
Samuel showed Saul was chosen by God by doing this symbolic act.
Anointing him with oil
David sinned because of his relationship with this woman.
Bathsheba