Quiz on 1 Samuel from the Bible Project

RECAP: Place the events in order

• God's gives Israel a covenant at Mt. Sinai

• Israel came into the promised land

• Israel failed big time at keeping the covenant

• Israel is freed from slavery in Egypt.

• Israel get's a king

Who are the three main characters in the Book of 1 Samuel?

• Joshua, Samuel, David

• Samuel, Saul, David

• Moses, Aaron, Joshua

• Eli, Samuel, Saul

What are the two parts of Saul's story told in the book of 1 Samuel in chapter 8-31?

• Rise to power and peaceful reign
• Youthful adventures and wise leadership
• Rise to power and decline leading to his tragic death

• Victory in battle and prosperous rule

After Saul's raise and fall who had a similar tale of success followed by tragic failure?

• Solomon
• Jonathan
• Goliath
• David

Who was sad because she was unable to have a baby?

• Sarah
• Hannah

• Leah
• Debrah

What is the name of Hanna's Son?

• Ezra
• Toby
• Spencer
• Samuel

What is the key theme introduced by Hannah's poem in 1 Samuel 2?

• God's opposition to pride and exaltation of the humble

• The importance of military strength

• The need for wealth and prosperity

• The necessity of human sacrifice

Who does Hanna's baby, Samuel, grow up to be?

• prophet Moses
• king David
• prophet Samuel
• apostle Paul

What mistake do the Israelites make in their battle against the Philistines, resulting in the loss of the Ark of the Covenant?

• They worship other gods

• They use the Ark as a magic trophy without seeking God's help

• They refuse to fight

• They destroy the Ark themselves

What lesson is emphasized by the story of the Philistines capturing and returning the Ark of the Covenant?

• The Israelites should make alliances with other nations

• God will always protect His people regardless of their actions

• God opposes pride among all people and demands humility and obedience

• The Ark of the Covenant has no real power