Samuel
Who was Samuel's mother?
Hannah
What was the name of the giant Philistine that David killed?
Goliath
When God spoke to Solomon and asked him what he wanted, what did Solomon ask for?
Wisdom--to be a wise leader
What animal brought Elijah food when he was hiding from King Ahab?
Ravens
What did the widow tell Elisha she had in her house?
A jar of oil
What did Samuel's mother promise God if He gave her a child?
That she would give her child back to God
What was David's job before he became king?
Shepherd
Temple--A sacred place where God's presence would be (instead of travelling around with the tabernacle)
When the creek dried up, God told Elijah to go to Sidon and find who? (Not a name)
A widow
What did Elisha promise the widow if she followed his instructions?
The oil would keep flowing until all jars were filled. There were many
Who was anointed by Samuel to be King after Saul?
David
What instrument did David play?
Harp
David's other son Absalom became king elsewhere and his army fought David's army and lost. How did Absalom end up dying?
When trying to flee on horse in the forest, his hair got tangled in a tree branch and he hung there. One of David's soldiers finished him off.
When Elijah asked for a loaf of bread, what did the widow say she had?
Handful of flour and a little oil
When Elijah knew he would soon be gone and asked Elisha if there was anything he wanted from him, what did he ask for?
A double portion of Elijah’s spirit
Whose house did Samuel visit where he would choose the next king? (David's father)
Jesse
What was the name of David's wife who become mother to Solomon?
Bathsheba
Which of Solomon's sons succeeded him as king of Israel?
Rehoboam
When Elijah wanted to prove to King Ahab who the real God of Israel was, what ”test” did he propose?
Both sides would prepare a bull for sacrifice and then call on their god to answer with fire.
Describe how Elijah went to Heaven
He was taken up in a whirlwind on a chariot of fire drawn by horses
Why was David chosen to be King rather than his strong, loyal, hard-working brothers?
Because he loved and trusted God with all of his heart and would obey Him
What did David take from Saul in a cave to prove he could have killed him?
A piece of his robe that he cut off
One day two women came to King Solomon with a baby, each woman claiming to be the baby's mother. What did Solomon do to resolve the dispute?
He ordered the baby to be cut in half and half given to each woman. This allowed him to see who was the real mother based on their reactions. Wise hey!?
When Elijah built an altar, what did he put on it to make his point even clearer that his God is the true God
Poured buckets of water all over the wood and sacrificial bull so that when there was fire, it was clearly an act of God
What did the widow do with the many jars of oil?
Sell them and pay off her debts, saving her 2 sons from slavery