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Worksheets1 Samuel 1-18
Total questions: 36
Worksheet time: 25mins
Why did Israel want a king?
They wanted to be like other nations.
They didn't want to have to think for themselves.
They just thought it would be cool.
Why was Saul chosen to be Israel's first King?
He had the best car.
His horses were the fastest.
He looked the part - tall and good-looking.
He already had a large following.
T or F
God did not want Israel to have a king because He wanted to be their King.
True
False
If God didn't want Israel to have a king, why did He allow it?
God works in mysterious ways
That's just how God rolls - He will let you do things your way - FREEWILL
Sometimes He does, and sometimes He doesn't.
Why did God reject Saul?
He didn't have socks as cool as PW
Saul was insecure, prideful, & stopped obeying God
Samuel told Him too
How many brothers did David have?
7
3
11
5
Who was David's father?
Samuel
Jesse
Jonathan
Jesus
Who was Samuel's mother?
Jessica
Mary
Hannah
Sarah
Approximately how tall was Goliath?
over 9 feet
a little less than 12 feet
8 feet
60 feet
How long did Goliath defy the armies of Israel?
21 days
40 days
300 days
2 years
True or False
David used Goliath's own sword to cut Goliath's head off.
True
False
How many stones did David gather for his slingshot to confront Goliath?
1
6
5
3
Why did Saul make an illegal offering before God? (choose two answers)
he was afraid of an imminent Philistine attack
he really wanted God's blessing before the battle
he was afraid, because his fighting men were leaving
he thought Samuel had given him permission
he did not know the Levitical Law that required that sacrifices be made by priests only
What was King Saul's punishment for making an illegal offering before God?
his kingdom was taken away from him and given to another
he would lose the upcoming battle against the Philistines
his son Jonathan will die in this battle
the Ark of the Covenant will be taken
Who were the only two Israelites that had military weapons before the battle against the Philistines? (choose two answers)
Joshua
Jonathan
David
Saul
Samuel
What foolish oath did Saul put on his fighting men the day they battled the Philistines?
the men could not use their shields in battle, because God is their shield
the men could not eat until the nightfall
the men could not ride their horses, because they were running low on horse feed
the men could not drink anything until the Philistines were driven back
Samuel confronted Saul about his sin and said, "To (a) is better than sacrifice."
What is the name of Samuel's father?
Eli
Ezekiel
Elkanah
Elihu
What does the name Samuel mean?
baby boy
God's love
Heard by God
God's servant
What kind of son's does Eli have?
wicked sons
loving sons
follower of God
caring sons
What did Eli told Samuel to say if the voice calls him again?
"Stay away!"
"Let me sleep!"
"Stop calling me"
"Speak to me Lord, your servant is listening"
What did God gave to Samuel's mother because she kept her promise?
wealth
powers
another life
more children
What happened after Eli's children died?
Eli died too.
Eli was full of gladness.
Eli became a king.
Eli had more children.
The Israelites defeated the Phillistines because God sent a ___________.
violent storm
angel
fire
ark of the covenant
At night, Samuel heard ___________ calling him.
Eli
God
Hophni
Elkanah
The Israelites wanted the ark of the covenant in battle because they thought it'd bring them _________
food to eat
good luck to beat the Philistines
great joy
friendship
Wherever the ark of the covenant went, the people got
hungry
rich
plagues
sleepy
Who was the last judge over Israel?
Saul
Eli
Samuel
Elkanah
The Israelites banded together under a single ruler. Their first king was
Saul
David
Solomon
The second king of Israel was
Saul
David
Solomon
Which of the following was NOT a strong king?
Saul
David
Solomon
This king had some military success, but never gained the total support of tribal and religious leaders.
Saul
David
Solomon
This king defeated the Philistines and other groups.
Saul
David
Solomon
Which of the kings of Israel was a shepherd, poet and musician?
Saul
David
Solomon
It is believed this king wrote beautiful psalms, poems or songs, in the Bible.
Saul
David
Solomon
This king was well loved by the Israelites and won the support of Israel's tribal leaders.
Saul
David
Solomon
