Hebrew 2700H - 1 Samuel

What are the names of Elkanah’s wives? Which of them is barren?

Hannah & Peninnah; Hannah

Where are the tabernacle and the High Priest located at the beginning of Samuel?

Shiloh

What is the name of the High Priest?

Eli

What are Eli’s sons’ names? In what way are they sinful?

Hophni & Phinehas; steal sacrifices and mistreat women

What does Samuel’s mother do, when she has weaned him?

dedicates him to the Lord

How does the Lord address Samuel? What is the correct response to such a summons?

calls his name; “Here I Am”

What message does Samuel receive from the Lord?

he’s going to punish Eli’s family

What great calamity befalls the Israelites during their second battle with the Philistines? How does Eli react when he is informed of the news? How old was he at the time?

the Philistines steal the Ark of the Covenant & Eli’s sons die; breaks his neck and dies; 98

What is the name of the Philistine god worshiped in Ashdod? What happens to his idol after the ark of the Lord is brought into his temple?

Dagon; it falls and breaks

What are the names of the five Philistine cities?

Ashdod, Gaza, Ekron, and Gath

With what does the Lord afflict the Philistines? What offerings do the Philistines make in order to appease the God of Israel?

tumors & rate; 5 gold images of each

Which two special roles does Samuel fulfill?

prophet & judge (and also priest)

Where is Samuel’s home?

Ramah

Why do the elders of Israel wish to have a king?

to be like other nations and to have someone to fight for them/lead battles

When Samuel repeats the elders’ request, how does God respond?

to do what they ask, but warn them about taxes

To which tribe does Saul belong? What is his father’s name? In what way is Saul unusual?

Benjamin; Kish; tall dark and handsome

How did Benjamin become “the least of the tribes of Israel”?

the war between Israelites at the end of Judges (maybe)

How does Samuel confer kingship upon Saul? What signs does he give Saul confirming this position?

anoint with oil; finds 2 men with his dad’s donkeys, three men with gifts, and a group of prophets

Where is Saul anointed king in the presence of the people?

Gilgal

How old was Saul when he began to rule, and how many years did he rule?

30; 42

For what reasons will Saul’s monarchy not continue?

disobedient sacrifices

What is the name of Saul’s eldest son?

Jonathan

Which nation is Saul supposed to exterminate? Why?

Amalekites; they attacked Israel in Exodus

What is David’s hometown? Who is his father? how many brothers does he have?

Bethlehem; Jesse; 7

Why is David made a member of Saul’s court?

he plays the harp real good

What is the name of the Philistine champion? What is unusual about him?

Goliath; big

What is David’s weapon of choice when he fights the Philistine champion?

sling and 5 smooth stones

Who is the commander of Saul’s army?

Abner

Which of Saul’s daughters does David marry?

Michal

Whom does Saul consult before his final battle against the Philistines?

Samuel (through the Medium of Endor)

Whom does David consult?

the Lord

Where do Saul and his sons fall in battle?

Mount Gilboa

What does Saul ask of his armor-bearer?

to kill him