Samuel the Prophet
The request made by the elders of Israel in 1 Samuel 8 that displeased Samuel.
What is "We want a king?"
The location where Saul offered the sacrifices instead of waiting for Samuel
What is Gilgal?
The city that David captured and established as the capital of Israel.
What is Jerusalem?
When God offered him anything, this is what Solomon chose to ask for.
What is wisdom?
The name of the man who led the northern tribes in their secession from the united kingdom.
Who is Jeroboam?
A negative outcome of having a human king.
What are forced labor, taking land/flocks, or taxes?
The specific enemy nation Saul was commanded to completely destroy
Who are the Amalekites?
The woman David committed adultery with
Who is Bathsheba?
This structure, from 1 Kings 6-8, was the crowning architectural achievement of Solomon's reign.
What is Soman's Temple?
This was the name given to the Northern Kingdom after the split.
What is Israel?
This is the specific tribe Saul was from before being anointed king.
What is the tribe of Benjamin?
The name of David's close friend who helped him escape Saul's jealous wrath
Who is Jonathan?
The major themes from 2 Samuel 11 and 12 that were discussed
What are repentance and accountability?
The verse in 1 Kings 3:13 where God promises Solomon this in addition to wisdom, because he did not ask for it.
What are riches and honor?
The Southern Kingdom, which remained loyal to Solomon's heir, was called this.
What is Judah?
The high priest under whom Samuel served as a boy, whose wicked sons were judged by God.
Who is Eli?
The key event in 1 Samuel 17 that demonstrated David's faith in God over Saul's military might.
What is the battle against Goliath?
The lesson theme derived from David's interaction with Nathan, emphasizing the need to take ownership of one's mistakes.
What is accountability?
Chapter 8 of 1 Kings describes this sacred object being brought into the newly completed Temple
What is the Ark of the Covenant?
The name of Solomon's son who took the throne and whose harsh response to the people's requests initiated the split.
Who is Rehoboam?
The core issue that made Israel want a human king, rather than relying on God alone.
What is wanting to be like the other nations?
After disobeying God's command regarding the Amalekites, Samuel told Saul that rebellion is like this specific serious sin.
What is the sin of divination (or witchcraft)?
The prophet who confronted David about his sin with Bathsheba used a story about a rich man and a single beloved ewe lamb.
Who is Nathan?
The event that happened in 1 Kings 12 immediately following Solomon's death, causing the division of the united kingdom of Israel.
What is the split of the kingdom (into Israel and Judah)?
The northern tribes rejected Rehoboam because he listened to his young advisors who suggested using this approach to leadership.
What are harsh words or heavy burdens?