1 Samuel Chapter 28 Quiz — Saul and the Medium of Endor Flashcards

#1

What specific action had Saul previously taken regarding mediums and spiritists in Israel before consulting the woman of Endor?

📖 1 Samuel 28:3

#2

What were the Philistines doing when Saul became afraid and decided to consult the medium of Endor?

📖 1 Samuel 28:4

#3

Why did Saul not receive an answer when he sought guidance from the Lord before visiting the medium?

📖 1 Samuel 28:6

#4

How did the woman of Endor initially react when Saul asked her to consult a spirit for him?

📖 1 Samuel 28:9

#5

What did Saul promise the woman of Endor in order to secure her assistance?

📖 1 Samuel 28:10

#6

How did the woman of Endor recognize that the man seeking her services was King Saul?

📖 1 Samuel 28:12

#7

What did Samuel's spirit tell Saul about the outcome of the impending battle with the Philistines?

📖 1 Samuel 28:16-19

#8

What was Saul's physical and emotional state after hearing Samuel's prophecy?

📖 1 Samuel 28:20

#2

They were encamped at Shunem with their full army

1 Samuel 28:4 indicates that the Philistines had gathered at Shunem and formed their battle lines, which prompted Saul's fear and subsequent desperate action.

1 Samuel 28:4

#1

He had expelled them from all the towns of Israel

1 Samuel 28:3 states that Saul had removed the mediums and spiritists from the land, making his subsequent visit to the medium of Endor a direct violation of his own decree.

1 Samuel 28:3

#4

She refused, saying she feared the king's decree against mediums

1 Samuel 28:9 shows the woman's fear of Saul's decree against mediums, demonstrating her awareness that this activity was forbidden by royal law and dangerous.

1 Samuel 28:9

#3

God had stopped answering him through dreams, Urim, or prophets

1 Samuel 28:6 explicitly states that when Saul inquired of the Lord, He did not answer him by dreams, by Urim, or by prophets, indicating God's withdrawal of guidance.

1 Samuel 28:6

#6

She perceived it when Saul reacted with fear to the spirit that appeared

1 Samuel 28:12 indicates that the woman recognized Saul when she saw Samuel and understood Saul's reaction, realizing his true identity from his fearful response to the spirit.

1 Samuel 28:12

#5

That no punishment would come to her for this deed

1 Samuel 28:10 records Saul's oath that the woman would not be punished, reassuring her that consulting the spirit would not result in her execution despite the law he himself had enacted.

1 Samuel 28:10

#8

He fell full length on the ground, terrified and without strength

1 Samuel 28:20 describes Saul falling full length on the ground in terror, with no strength in him, demonstrating the devastating psychological impact of Samuel's prophecy.

1 Samuel 28:20

#7

The Lord had turned away from him and given the kingdom to David; Israel would be defeated

1 Samuel 28:16-19 reveals Samuel's message that the Lord had rejected Saul, given the kingdom to David, and that Israel would be defeated by the Philistines, with Saul and his sons dying in battle.

1 Samuel 28:16-19

#9

Why did the woman of Endor urge Saul to eat bread before he left her house?

📖 1 Samuel 28:21-23

#10

Which detail indicates that Saul was traveling with attendants when he visited the medium of Endor, despite his attempt at disguise?

📖 1 Samuel 28:8,25

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#10

The text mentions Saul had brought men with him who witnessed the events

1 Samuel 28:8 and 28:25 indicate that Saul came with men and that after eating, he and his men rose and left that night, showing he had attendants accompanying him despite his disguise.

1 Samuel 28:8,25

#9

She showed compassion and wanted to strengthen him for his journey ahead

1 Samuel 28:21-23 shows the woman demonstrating mercy toward Saul in his weakened state, insisting he eat to regain physical strength for the difficult journey ahead.

1 Samuel 28:21-23

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