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1 Samuel — 10 Questions

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Question 1 of 10

When David had the chance to kill King Saul in a cave, why did he refuse?

A. Because Saul was the LORD's anointed
B. Because Saul's army surrounded him
C. Because his men persuaded him to show mercy

Question 2 of 10

When Samuel rebuked Saul for disobeying God by sparing King Agag, what did he say was better than sacrifice?

A. Obedience
B. Prayer
C. Repentance

Question 3 of 10

Who was the first king of Israel?

A. Solomon
B. Saul
C. David

Question 4 of 10

What did Hannah do with Samuel after he was weaned, as she had vowed to God?

A. She sent him to study under the prophets
B. She trained him as a priest at home
C. She brought him to the tabernacle to serve the LORD all his life

Question 5 of 10

As a boy serving in the tabernacle, Samuel heard God call his name in the night. How many times did God call before Samuel recognized it was the LORD?

A. Three times
B. Seven times
C. Once

Question 6 of 10

Who was Hannah, and why did she pray so fervently at the tabernacle?

A. She was barren and asked God for a son
B. She was a widow seeking provision
C. She was asking forgiveness for her sin

Question 7 of 10

When God sent Samuel to anoint a new king from the sons of Jesse, what principle did God give for choosing?

A. The oldest son is always the most worthy
B. The one anointed by the Spirit shall rule
C. Man looks at the outward appearance but the LORD looks at the heart

Question 8 of 10

How did David kill the Philistine giant Goliath?

A. With a sword he had taken from a Philistine soldier
B. With a stone from his sling that struck Goliath in the forehead
C. With a spear he threw from a great distance

Question 9 of 10

Israel demanded a king. What reason did God say they were really rejecting?

A. Samuel as their judge
B. The Mosaic covenant
C. God Himself as their king

Question 10 of 10

What was the name of Saul's son who became David's closest friend?

A. Ish-bosheth
B. Jonathan
C. Abner

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