Old Testament - Samuel 1-18 Study Guide

Saul was from the tribe of _______.

Benjamin

In what capacity did David serve Saul?

Both A and C

Who did Samuel think was calling him when the Lord spoke to him? Select one: a.Phinehas b.Hophni c.His mother, Hannah d.Eli

Eli

Goliath was a champion of the Amorites. Select one: a.True b.False

False

Samuels sons were just and honest judges. Select one: a.True b.False

False

When the messenger told Eli that the Philistines had captured the ark of God, Eli __________. Select one: a.Fell from his seat, broke his neck and died. b.Wept. c.Cried out to God for deliverance. d.Sacrificed a sin offering.

Fell from his seat, broke his neck and died.

What did Saul do when Samuel did not come to Gilgal at the expected time and the Israelite troops began to scatter? Select one: a.He cut up an oxen and warned the same would be done to any man who deserted him. b.He offered the burnt offering himself. c.He offered a sacrifice to Baal. d.He sent messengers to inquire of Samuel.

He offered the burnt offering himself.

What was Eli's response when Samuel told him the vision of the Lord judging Eli's family? Select one: a.He repented in sack cloth and ashes. b.He offered a sacrifice for their sins c.He said "He is the LORD; let him do what is good in his eyes." d.He rebuked his sons and removed them from the LORD's service.

He said "He is the LORD; let him do what is good in his eyes."

What did David take when he went to fight Goliath?

Hes own staff, sling and five stones

Who went with Jonathan when he went over to the Philistine outpost? Select one: a.His brother. b.David c.A small band of 7 men. d.His armor-bearer.

His armor-bearer.

Which of the following was Saul's Son?

Jonathan

Which of the following was Saul's sons? Select one: a.Jonathan b.Joshua c.Joash d.David

Jonathan

What was Saul doing when he met Samuel? Select one: a.Sewing grain in his field b.Working in the vineyard c.Looking for lost donkeys d.Threshing grain

Looking for lost donkeys

Who killed Agag king of the Amalekittes

Samuel

Where was Saul when the Israelite's were going through the process of choosing a king at Mizpah?

Saul was hiding among the baggage

Where was Saul when the Israelites were going through the process of choosing a king at Mizpah? Select one: a.Saul was at home, tending sheep. b.Saul was hiding among the baggage. c.Saul was with his family when they were taken by lot. d.Saul was plowing a field.

Saul was hiding among the baggage.

What did Samuel state would be the consequence of Saul's action at Gilgal, not keeping the command the LORD gave? Select one: a.The Israelites lost the battle. b.Saul's son would die that day. c.Saul's kingdom would not endure and another would be appointed ruler of God's people. d.Saul would go insane, and his heart would be troubled.

Saul's kingdom would not endure and another would be appointed ruler of God's people.

When did Samuel state would be the consequence of Saul's action at Gilgal, not keeping the command the LORD gave?

Saul's kingdom would not endure and another would be appointed ruler of God's people.

Why would Hannah weep and not eat when she went up to the house of the LORD? Select one: a.She was not loved by her husband. b.She was unable to have children. c.Her only son died. d.She was leprous.

She was unable to have children.

Whose leadership did the Israelites ultimately reject when they asked Samuel to appoint a king to govern them? Select one: a.Samuel b.Samuel's sons c.The LORD d.Eli's

The LORD

In Samuels farewell speech, what did he warn would happen if the Israelites rebelled against the Lord's commands? Select one: a.The Israelites would be taken as slaves. b.The Israelites women would be barren. c.The LORD's hand would be against them. d.There would be famine in the land.

The LORD's hand would be against them.

How did the Israelites get the ark of God back from the Philistines? Select one: a.The Israelites raided Ekron and brought it back on a cart. b.The Philistines sent the ark of God away, along with gold guilt offerings, on an unguided cart c.The Philistines quietly snuck the ark back into the Israelite camp d.The Israelites went to war against the Philistines and inflicted great casualties until the Philistines returned the ark.

The Philistines sent the ark of God away, along with gold guilt offerings, on an unguided cart

Why did the LORD order the total destruction of the Amalekites? Select one: a.They had fought with the Philistines against Israel. b.They offered their sons and daughters as human sacrifices. c.They opposed the Israelites when they came up out of Egypt. d.They tricked the Israelites into a false peace treaty.

They opposed the Israelites when they came up out of Egypt.

What was the reward offered for defeating Goliath? Select one: a.great wealth and the king's daughter in marriage b.a position second only to the king c.land d.1,000 head of sheep

great wealth and the king's daughter in marriage

What did the LORD strike the people of Ashdod, Gath, and Ekron with while the ark of God was in their city? Select one: a.tumors b.blindness c.bareness d.leprosy

tumors