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1 Samuel Review 1

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 2hrs 35mins

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Class
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1.

The authors of the books of Samuel were probably ______, ______, and _____. Samuel wrote the first _____ chapters of the first book.

(a)  

2.

Were 1 and 2 Samuel originally one book?

a)

YES

b)

NO

3.

Select from the following the purposes of the book of 1 Samuel. Hint: there is more than 1 correct answer

a)

To record the choice and preparation of David, Israel’s greatest king

b)

To record the life of Samuel, Israel’s last judge

c)

To provide an official account of the rise of the monarchy during the time of Samuel

d)

To introduce the the Israelites and their ways towards their God

e)

 To record the reign and decline of Saul, the first king

4.

This is the outline for the book of 1 Samuel. Put them in order

I. The Preparations for the Monarchy (1:1-9:27). 

A. Samuel’s Call.

B. Samuel’s Birth and Childhood. 

C. Hannah’s Song. 

D. The Situation at Shiloh. 

E. The Ark. 

F. Selection of a King. 

II. The Period of Saul (10:1-31:13). 

A. Saul’s Ascendancy. 

B. Saul and David. 

C. Saul’s Rejection.

D. Saul’s Death.

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5.

Which of the following is/are NOT true about Samuel?

a)

His name means "Heard of God"

b)

He died from a sickness due to the death of his sons

c)

He was a judge, priest, prophet, counselor, and a man of God

d)

He anointed the first 2 kings of Israel

e)

Was the last judge of Israel

6.

Why was Saul unsuccessful during the time he reigned as king of Israel?

a)

Because he was the first king of Israel with no experience

b)

Because he disobeyed God many times

c)

Because he acted on his own many times

d)

Because his army was always weaker than the Philistines

e)

Because he was jealous of David and seeking his death.

7.

Who is Elkanah?

a)

Saul's Father, a man from Ramathaim, a Zuphite from the hill country of Ephraim

b)

David's Father, a man from Ramathaim, a Zuphite from the hill country of Ephraim

c)

Samuel's Father, a man from Ramathaim, a Zuphite from the hill country of Ephraim

d)

Johnathan's Father, a man from Ramathaim, a Zuphite from the hill country of Ephraim

8.

Who are the 2 wives of Elkanah?

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9.

Where did Elkanah used to go to worship from year to year?

a)

Shiloh

b)

Ramah

c)

Bethel

d)

Mizpah

10.

Who are the sons of Eli? What was their duty in Shiloh?

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11.

How does Elkanah show his love for Hannah when he shares his meat among his household on the day of sacrifice?

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12.

Quote the sayings of Elkanah to Hannah whenever she weeps and refuses to eat? 1 Samuel 1

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13.

Hannah named her son ‘Samuel’ because...

a)

she was asked by Elkanah to name him Samuel

b)

she wanted to give him a unique name

c)

she got him after a long time of not having children

d)

she asked the Lord for him

14.

Complete the following statement according to 1 Samuel 1:8. He raises the poor from...

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15.

What were Hophni's and Phinehas' sins mentioned in the book or 1 Samuel?

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16.

Aside from Samuel, how many children did Hannah have?

a)

5 other children; 3 sons and 2 daughters

b)

5 other children; 2 sons and 3 daughters

c)

4 other children; 2 sons and 2 daughters

d)

6 other children; 4 sons and 2 daughters

17.

Complete the following statement in 1 Samuel 2:25. If one person sins against another, God may mediate for the offender, but if anyone sins against the LORD, ………

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18.

What is the offence of Eli according to 1 Samuel 2:29?

a)

He didn't reveal himself to the Lord yet.

b)

He honors his sons more than the LORD.

c)

He chose different priests from a different tribe

d)

He does not respect the Lord's sacrifice.

19.

Where can we find this quotation? “The LORD was with Samuel as he grew up, and he let none of Samuel’s words fall to the ground”.

a)

1Samuel 3:7

b)

1Samuel 3:9

c)

1Samuel 3:17

d)

1Samuel 3:19

20.

Why was Eli sitting on his chair by the side of the road watching, according to 1 Samuel 4:13?

a)

Because his heart feared for the ark of God

b)

Because his heart feared for his sons

c)

Because his heart feared the Israelites would loose the battle

d)

Because his heart feared that the temple would get attacked

21.

What was Eli’s response to the bad news of Israel’s defeat and the capture of the ark of God?

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22.

How old was Eli when he died?

a)

100 years old

b)

95 years old

c)

98 years old

d)

92 years old

23.

For how long did Eli lead Israel?

a)

4o years

b)

45 years

c)

50 years

d)

55 years

24.

Whose house in Kiriath Jearim was the ark of the LORD kept? How long did the Ask remain there? 1 Samuel 7

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25.

Who in the house of Abinadab was consecrated to guard the ark of the LORD?

a)

Samuel

b)

Abinadab himself

c)

Eleazar, his son

d)

Samuel's sons

26.

_____________ and ___________ were the sons of Samuel.

(a)  

27.

Give 2 reasons why the Israelites wanted Samuel to anoint a king for them.

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28.

Complete the following words of the LORD to Samuel in 1 Samuel 8:7. Listen to all that the people are saying to you; it is not you they have rejected, but they have…..

(a)  

29.

Saul led Israel to war for the first time against which people?

a)

Philistines

b)

Ammonites

c)

Ziphanites

d)

Benjamintes

30.

____, ____, _____ and _____ were the four main rulers of Israel the Book of 1 Samuel centers around.

(a)  

31.

How old was Saul when he became king over Israel?

a)

33 years old

b)

35 years old

c)

29 years old

d)

30 years old

32.

For how many years did Saul reign over Israel as king?

a)

42 years

b)

43 years

c)

44 years

d)

45 years

33.

According to 1 Samuel 14:3, what is the name of the brother of Ichabod, son of Phinehas?

a)

Abiel

b)

Kish

c)

Ahitub

d)

Aphiah

34.

True or false. Saul is the son of Kish, the son of Abiel, the son of Zeror, the son of Bekorath, the son of Aphiah of Benjamin.

a)

True

b)

False

35.

According to 1 Samuel 14:14, how many Philistines did Jonathan and his armour –bearer killed in their first attack?

a)

30 men

b)

20 men

c)

200 men

d)

3000 men

36.

According to 1 Samuel 14:20, what were the Philistines found doing to themselves when Saul and his men gathered themselves and went to the battle?

a)

They were waiting and ready to battle

b)

They were asleep

c)

They were striking each other with their swords

d)

They were running away

37.

Saul intended killing his son Jonathan for tasted a little honey contrary to the oath of fasting placed on the entire army. Who rescued Jonathan from Saul’s hand?

a)

David

b)

Saul went back on his word and didn't kill Johnathan

c)

The leaders of the army

d)

Jonathan's armor bearer

38.

How many children did Saul have?

a)

3

b)

4

c)

5

d)

6

39.

What is the name of the first son of Saul?

a)

Jonathan

b)

Armoni

c)

Malchishua

d)

Mephibosheth

40.

Why did the LORD ask Saul to destroy the Amalekites according to 1 Samuel 15:2?

a)

They were mistreating the house of the Lord

b)

They mistreated the Israelites when they were coming out of Egypt

c)

They mistreated the Israelites when they were in battle with the Philistines

d)

They mistreated the house of Samuel the prophet