Fun Facts
Saul and the Philistines
Saul and the Amaleks
David and Goliath
David Spares Saul Twice
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What is Ms. Teisha and Ms. Kalina’s favorite color

FREEBIE 

(purple)

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What was Saul’s son‘s name?

Jonathan 

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What did God instruct Saul to do to the Amaleks?

To destroy the Amaleks and keep nothing for himself.

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What was David’s father‘s name?

Jesse

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How did Saul feel about David’s victories and popularity?

Saul was jealous and bitter towards David. He wanted to kill David 

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Who was Israel’s first king?

Saul

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How many days was Saul told to wait for Samuel to show up?

7 days

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How well did Saul obey God‘s instructions?

hint: think Koolaid 

He only partly followed God’s instructions.

it was like Saul was saying “God, I know what You said but my way is better.”

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What army did Goliath belong to?

The Philistines.

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Who warned David to run when King Saul wanted to kill him?

Prince Jonathan (Saul’s son)

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What did God send to cause the Philistines to flee after the two Israelites climbed the hill to fight them?

An earthquake 

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What happened on the 6th day that Saul was waiting for Samuel?

Saul saw that his soldiers were leaving and he became impatient. Saul made the sacrifice himself instead of waiting for Samuel.

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Who and what did Saul spare?

King Agag.

Saul also let his men keep the best of the livestock. 

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What did king Saul give to David for his battle with Goliath. 

His armor

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What did David do the first time he spared King Saul to prove he had been close enough to Saul?

David used his sword to cut a corner off Saul’s robe

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Who was the prophet God spoke to Saul through?

Samuel 

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Who were the only ones to trust God and face the Philistines? We

Jonathan and his armor-bearer

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What was Saul doing on Mount Carmel when Samuel showed up?

Building a statue to himself because he was proud of his victory against the Amaleks.

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How many stones did David take with him?

5 smooth stones and his sling.

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What did David do the second time he spared Saul’s life to show them he had been close enough to the king?

David snuck into King Saul’s camp and took his water jug and spear to prove he’d been there.

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What is the cycle of sin we learned in Judges?

Israel serves the Lord > Israel sins > Israel enslaved > Israel cries out to the Lord > God raises up a judge > Israel delivered

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What were the consequences of Saul’s disobedience?

He lost his kingdom and none of his sons would inherit. 

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Where did Samuel go to anoint the new king after God rejected Saul as king for his disobedience?

Bethlehem 

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How tall was Goliath? 

Over 9ft tall!

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Why didn’t David kill King Saul when he had the chance?

David said “God appointed him king. God will take Saul’s life when it is Gods time.”

David was righteous and did not try to play God by taking Saul’s life. He knew that was God’s choice.