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“Before the prophet rose and the king took his place,
I stood in the story at the very first trace.
Who am I?”
1 Sam. 1: 1 Elkanah
What gift did Hannah take to the temple each year for her son Samuel?
1 Sam 2: 19 - A Small Coat
“When Israel went to battle, victory slipped away,
For the Lord’s presence was not with them that very day.
Because of the sins of Eli’s sons, many men fell
How many soldiers were defeated? Can you tell?”
1 Sam. 4:2 - 4,000 (First Battle)
1 Sam. 4:10 - 30,000 (Second Battle)
Total - 34,000
According to 1 Samuel, What was another name for prophets?
1 Sam. 9:9
Seer
What was the name of Saul's son who attacked the Philistines Garrison at Geba and later became a close friend of David?
1 Sam. 13:3
Jonathan
This wife of Eli had 4 sons and 2 daughters, what was her name?
Hannah ( Sam. 2:21)
According to 1 Sam. 5:18
“What happened that day that made the old priest fall?
Sadly, the news was so devastating, it ended it all.
One report came in that he could hardly bear
What was the news that brought Eli to his final despair?”
The Ark of the Covenant had been captured.
What punishment fell upon the town where the ark was taken?
1 Sam. 5: 6
The Lord struck the people with a plague of tumors
When Saul was chosen as King fear caused him to do this. What did Saul do?
1 Sam. 10:22
Saul hid among the baggage.
When Saul became King of Israel, how old was he, and how many years was his reign?
1 Sam. 13: 1
Saul was 33 years old
He reigned for 42 years
What was the name of Samuel's grandfather?
Jeroham (1 Sam. 1:1)
Finish 1 Sam. 1:8 Then said Elkanah her husband to her, Hannah, why weepest thou? and why eatest thou not? and why is thy heart grieved?____________________________?
am not I better to thee than ten sons?
It was at this place that Samuel became Israel's first Judge. Name the place.
1 Sam. 7:6
Mizpah
According to 1 Sam. 10: 6 when Saul noticed this happening, it would be a sign that God had changed him. What happened to Saul?
The Spirit of the Lord came upon him and he prophesied with the prophets.
When Samuel delayed in coming to Gilgal and Saul saw his army scattering. Saul did this, what did he do?
1 Sam. 13:9
Saul did the sacrifice himself
According to 1 Sam. 1:3, how many spiritual brother(s) did Samuel have and what was his or their names?
Two - Hophni and Phinehas
What was the positive and negative to Eli's parenting as a man of God?
1 Sam 2: 23 - 25 Eli Spoke to his sons (Positive)
1 Sam 3: 11 - 13 Eli failed to discipline his sons (Negative)
After God gave Israel victory over the Philistines, Samuel set up a stone between Mizpah and Shen. What did he name the stone, and what did its name mean?
1 Sam. 7:12
Ebenezer — “Hitherto hath the LORD helped us.”
Saul met with Samuel because he was sent on an assignment by his father. Who was Saul's father and what was the assignment?
1 Sam. 9: 3
Saul's Father was Kish.
The assignment was to search for the missing donkeys
David was the youngest of Jesse’s seven sons and was described as a young, ruddy shepherd boy.
True or False and state why.
False
Jesse had eight sons and David was the youngest
“Before he could walk, before he could speak,
His mother made a promise she was determined to keep.
She asked God for a son, and a vow she would make
What did Hannah say for the child she would dedicate?”
1 Sam. 1: 11 His hair will never be shaved or see a razor
“A name was given when the glory had fled,
Eli’s grandson was born in a moment of dread.
His birth marked the end of a sorrowful day
What was his name, and what did that name convey?”
1 Sam. 5:21
Name - Ichabod
Means - Where is the glory?
After the Philistines captured the Ark of the Covenant they took it to this town and placed it here. Name the town and the place it was take to.
1 Sam. 5: 1 - 2
Town - Ashdod
It was placed in the Temple of dagon
This Ammonite King oppressed two of Israel's Eastern Tribes. Name the king and the two tribes he oppressed.
1 Sam. 10:27
King Nahash
Tribes: Gad and Reuben
According to 1 Sam. 15:7 Saul committed this great sin against God which involved the Amalekites. What did Saul do?
1 Sam. 15: 9 Saul spared King Agag and the best animals despite God told him to kill all the Amalekites.