samuel 8 & 9
True or False: Samuel wanted a king to rule over the Israelites
False. The Israelites wanted a King, and Samuel gave them one (Saul).
Who did Samuel anoint to be king first?
Saul
Who were the Israelites fighting against?
The Philistines.
True of False: God said to spare the women and children in battle against the Amalekites.
False, not just the men, but the women and the children too
What was David’s fathers name?
Jesse
What animal was Saul looking for
Donkey
What is a garrison?
Armed forces
What unrighteous thing did Saul do before battle?
He made a sacrifice unto the Lord.
True or False: To obey is better than to Sacrifice.
True
What instrument did David play?
The harp
What was Saul’s dad’s name?
Kish
True or False: Saul told his Uncle that he would become King.
False
Who was Saul waiting for before the battle was to commence?
Samuel
What does Samuel explain stubbornness is?
is as iniquity and idolatry (verse 23)
How many of Jesse's sons did Samuel see before asking to see David?
Seven
Fill in the blank: Samuel called Saul to the top of the house, saying, _____
Up, that I may send thee away
What will happen to Saul when he meets the prophets coming down from a high place?
The spirit will come upon him, he will prophesy with them, and he will be turned into another man.
What does Samuel do because of Saul's sin?
Chooses a new king
Who is the king of the Amalekites?
Agag
What was the official title of David's role in the Israelite army?
The Armor Bearer of Saul.
Why did the Israelites want a king?
So that they could be like all other nations
Saul is to meet three men in the plain of Tabor, what is each man carrying?
one carrying three kids, and another carrying three loaves of bread, and another carrying a bottle of wine (verse 3)
Why didn't the Israelites have any weapons on the day of the battle?
Because the Philistines took away all the Blacksmiths in the land of Israel.
Does the lord need to repent?
No (verse 29)
Why did Saul need David?
Because he had evil spirits and he needed harp music to get rid of them.