People
The first king of Israel, who was initially very shy and hid among the baggage.
Saul
(1 Sam. 10:22)
The town where David was born and where Samuel was sent to anoint the next king.
Bethlehem
(1 Sam. 16:1)
This statue of a Philistine god fell over and broke before the Ark of the Covenant.
Dagon
(1 Sam. 5:4)
After Samuel anointed David, the LORD told Samuel that people look at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at what?
The heart.
(1 Sam. 16:7)
The woman who prayed for a son at Shiloh and promised to dedicate him to the LORD.
Hannah
(1 Sam. 1:11)
King Saul’s capital city where he lived and ruled.
Gibeah
(1 Sam. 10:26)
What did God cause the Philistines to suffer as punishment for keeping the Ark of God in their territory?
Tumours/plagues/sickness
(1 Sam. 5:6)
This is the reason David told Goliath he came against him—not with a sword, but in whose name?
The name of the LORD of hosts.
(1 Sam. 17:45)
The wicked sons of the priest Eli who misused their priestly duties and died in battle.
Hophni and Phinehas
(1 Sam. 2:12; 4:11)
The city where Samuel's mother prayed for a son.
Shiloh
(1 Sam. 1:9-10)
In response to the people demanding a king, God considered it an action against Himself, saying they had done this to Him.
Rejected God (as king over them)
(1 Sam. 8:7)
Young Samuel responded with this line when called by the LORD a third time.
"Speak, for your servant hears"
(1 Sam. 3:10)
The person David served as a shepherd before Samuel anointed him with oil.
Jesse (David’s father)
(1 Sam. 16:11)
The city of the Philistines where the giant Goliath came from.
Gath
(1 Sam. 17:4)
After Saul's disobedience, this action signified the permanent judgment and rejection of Saul's rule.
Tearing of Samuel's robe.
(1 Sam. 15:28-29)
Samuel spoke this to Saul about obedience being more important than religious duties.
"Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice"
(1 Sam. 15:22)
This military commander of Saul became a fierce enemy of David later on.
Abner
(1 Sam. 14:50)
The place where Saul inquired of a medium.
En-dor
(1 Sam. 28:7)
After Samuel anointed David, the Spirit of the LORD did this upon David.
Rushed upon him (or came mightily upon him)
(1 Sam. 16:13)
The line sung by the women that made Saul furious because it made David seem greater than him.
"Saul has struck down his thousands, and David his ten thousands"
(1 Sam. 18:7)