1 Samuel 8-15

Question 1

ch.8 Why did the Israelites ask for a king?

Answer 1

They wanted to be like other nations and have a ruler to lead them in battle (1 Samuel 8:5, 20).

Question 2

ch.8 Where did the elders of Israel gather to ask Samuel for a king?

Answer 2

Ramah (1 Samuel 8:4).

Question 3

ch.8 How did Samuel react to their request?

Answer 3

He was displeased and prayed to the Lord (1 Samuel 8:6).

Question 4

ch.8 What warning did God give about kingship?

Answer 4

A king would take their sons for war, their daughters for service, and their resources for his own use (1 Samuel 8:11-18).

Question 5

ch.9 Who was Saul’s father?

Answer 5

Kish, a Benjamite (1 Samuel 9:1)

Question 6

ch.9 Where was Saul from?

Answer 6

Gibeah of Benjamin (1 Samuel 10:26)

Question 7

ch.9 How was Saul described physically?

Answer 7

He was taller than anyone else and very handsome (1 Samuel 9:2).

Question 8

ch.9 Where did Saul meet Samuel?

Answer 8

Zuph (1 Samuel 9:5).

Question 9

ch.9 How did Saul meet Samuel?

Answer 9

He was searching for his father’s lost donkeys and was directed to Samuel (1 Samuel 9:3-6).

Question 10

ch.10 What did Samuel do to confirm Saul as king

Answer 10

He anointed him with oil and told him of signs that would confirm his calling (1 Samuel 10:1-7).

Question 11

ch.10 Where was Saul publicly chosen as king?

Answer 11

• Mizpah (1 Samuel 10:17-24).

Question 12

ch.10 What three signs did Samuel give Saul to confirm his kingship?

Answer 12

• He would meet two men who would tell him the donkeys were found.
• He would meet three men carrying goats, bread, and wine.
• He would join a group of prophets and prophesy (1 Samuel 10:2-6).

Question 13

ch.10 What happened when Saul met the prophets?

Answer 13

The Spirit of God came upon him, and he prophesied (1 Samuel 10:10).

Question 14

ch.10 Where did Saul prophesy with the prophets?

Answer 14

• Gibeah (1 Samuel 10:10).

Question 15

ch.10 How did the people react to Saul’s selection?

Answer 15

Some accepted him, but others doubted his ability to lead (1 Samuel 10:24-27).

Question 16

ch.11 Who threatened Jabesh Gilead?

Answer 16

Nahash the Ammonite (1 Samuel 11:1).

Question 17

ch.11 What condition did Nahash give for surrender?

Answer 17

He wanted to gouge out their right eyes (1 Samuel 11:2).

Question 18

ch.11 How did Saul respond?

Answer 18

He gathered an army and defeated the Ammonites (1 Samuel 11:6-11).

Question 19

ch.11 Where did Saul gather his army to fight Nahash?

Answer 19

• Bezek (1 Samuel 11:8).

Question 20

ch.11 How did Saul defeat the Ammonites?

Answer 20

He divided his army into three groups and attacked at dawn (1 Samuel 11:11).

Question 21

ch.11 What did Samuel do after the victory?

Answer 21

He reaffirmed Saul’s kingship at Gilgal (1 Samuel 11:14-15)

Question 22

ch.12 What did Samuel remind Israel of before his death?

Answer 22

Their history of God’s faithfulness and their rejection of Him as king (1 Samuel 12:6-12).

Question 23

ch.12 What sign did God send to warn them?

Answer 23

Thunder and rain during the wheat harvest (1 Samuel 12:17-18).

Question 24

ch.12 What was Samuel’s final advice?

Answer 24

Fear the Lord and serve Him faithfully (1 Samuel 12:24).

Question 25

ch.13 Where did Saul’s army camp before the battle against the Philistines?

Answer 25

- Gilgal (1 Samuel 13:4).

Question 26

ch.13 Where did the Philistines gather their army?

Answer 26

Michmash (1 Samuel 13:5).

Question 27

ch.13 How long did Saul reign before his first major mistake?

Answer 27

- Two years (1 Samuel 13:1)

Question 28

ch.13 What mistake did Saul make before battle?

Answer 28

He offered a burnt sacrifice instead of waiting for Samuel (1 Samuel 13:8-9).

Question 29

ch.13 What was the punishment Saul would receive?

Answer 29

His kingdom would not continue, and God would seek a man after His own heart (1 Samuel 13:13-14).

Question 30

ch.14 Where did Jonathan and his armor-bearer attack the Philistines?

Answer 30

Michmash (1 Samuel 14:1-14).

Question 31

ch.14 How did Jonathan defeat the Philistines?

Answer 31

He and his armor-bearer attacked a Philistine outpost, causing panic (1 Samuel 14:6-15).

Question 32

ch.14 What rash oath did Saul make?

Answer 32

He forbade his men from eating until evening, weakening them (1 Samuel 14:24).

Question 33

ch.14 What did Jonathan unknowingly do that violated Saul’s oath?

Answer 33

He ate honey (1 Samuel 14:27).

Question 34

ch.14 What punishment did Saul attempt to impose on Jonathan?

Answer 34

He wanted to kill him, but the people intervened (1 Samuel 14:45).

Question 35

ch.14 How was Jonathan saved from punishment?

Answer 35

The people defended him, recognizing his role in the victory (1 Samuel 14:45).

Question 36

ch.14 What were the names of the two cliffs near Michmash?

Answer 36

Bozez and Seneh (1 Samuel 14:4).

Answer 39

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