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Who is the prophet that anointed both Saul and David as kings of Israel?
Who is Samuel?
The Israelites demanded this from Samuel, leading to Saul's anointment.
What is a king?
Samuel anointed Saul as king over Israel at this location.
What is Ramah?
"Speak, for your servant is listening."
Who is Samuel?
This object was returned to Israel by the Philistines after causing plagues in their cities.
What is the Ark of the Covenant?
This future king was the youngest son of Jesse.
Who is David?
David defeated this Philistine giant.
Who is Goliath?
David was anointed king in this city, which also became his capital.
What is Hebron?
"The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want."
Who is David? (Although this quote is from Psalms, attributed to David, it reflects his faith which is a significant part of his character in Samuel.)
Samuel called upon the LORD to send this as a sign of His power during the wheat harvest.
What is thunder and rain?
He was the first king of Israel, known for his tall stature.
Who is Saul?
This is where Saul consulted a witch, seeking advice from the spirit of the deceased prophet.
What is Endor?
The Ark of the Covenant was kept here before being moved to Jerusalem by David.
What is Kiriath Jearim?
"Your people will be my people, and your God my God."
Who is Ruth? (This question could be a trick one; though Ruth isn't in 1-2 Samuel, her story is closely linked to David's genealogy.)
The LORD struck down these people because they looked upon the Ark of the Covenant.
Who are the men of Beth Shemesh?
She was the wife of Nabal and later became one of David's wives.
Who is Abigail?
The Ark of the Covenant was captured by these people in 1 Samuel 4.
Who are the Philistines?
This is where the battle took place in which Saul and his sons died.
What is Mount Gilboa?
"Do not look on his appearance or on the height of his stature, because I have rejected him; for the LORD sees not as man sees: man looks on the outward appearance, but the LORD looks on the heart."
Who is Samuel?
This is what Saul's men found instead of the donkeys they were looking for.
What is a message about Saul's kingship from Samuel?
He was a loyal friend to David and the son of Saul.
Who is Jonathan?
David pretended to be insane in front of this Philistine king.
Who is Achish?
David sought refuge from Saul in this Philistine city.
What is Gath?
"How the mighty have fallen!"
Who is David?
This was the sign given to Saul by Samuel to confirm that Saul would become king.
What are three men carrying three goats, three loaves of bread, and a skin of wine?