1 Samuel Bible Quiz — Questions & Answers on All 31 Chapters Flashcards

#1

What was Hannah's vow to the Lord regarding her promised son Samuel in 1 Samuel 1?

📖 1 Samuel 1:11

#2

In 1 Samuel 3, how did the Lord first call Samuel as a young boy?

📖 1 Samuel 3:4-8

#3

What enemy nation captured the Ark of the Covenant in battle during Samuel's time as judge (1 Samuel 4)?

📖 1 Samuel 4:10-11

#4

What unusual event happened to the Philistine god Dagon after the Ark of the Covenant was placed in his temple (1 Samuel 5)?

📖 1 Samuel 5:3-4

#5

In 1 Samuel 8, what request did the Israelites make to Samuel that displeased him and the Lord?

📖 1 Samuel 8:5-7

#6

What was Saul's background before Samuel anointed him as king of Israel (1 Samuel 9)?

📖 1 Samuel 9:3-4, 15-17

#7

How did Samuel publicly present Saul as the chosen king to all Israel (1 Samuel 10)?

📖 1 Samuel 10:20-21

#8

Which enemy threat prompted Saul's first military action as king (1 Samuel 11)?

📖 1 Samuel 11:1-11

#2

A voice called Samuel's name, which he initially mistook for Eli's voice

Samuel heard a voice calling his name multiple times and thought it was Eli, the priest, until Eli recognized it was the Lord calling the boy (1 Samuel 3:4-8).

1 Samuel 3:4-8

#1

That he would be a priest and serve in the temple for his entire life

Hannah vowed that if God gave her a son, she would give him to the Lord to serve in the temple all his life (1 Samuel 1:11).

1 Samuel 1:11

#4

His statue fell face-down before the Ark and his head and hands broke off

When the Ark was placed in Dagon's temple, Dagon's statue fell facedown before it and its head and hands were broken off, remaining on the threshold (1 Samuel 5:3-4).

1 Samuel 5:3-4

#3

The Philistines

The Philistines defeated Israel in battle and captured the Ark of the Covenant at Ebenezer (1 Samuel 4:10-11).

1 Samuel 4:10-11

#6

He was a young man from Benjamin, handsome and tall, searching for lost donkeys

Saul was a young man from the tribe of Benjamin who was searching for his father's lost donkeys when he encountered Samuel (1 Samuel 9:3-4, 15-17).

1 Samuel 9:3-4, 15-17

#5

They asked for a king to rule over them like other nations

Israel asked Samuel for a king to judge them and rule over them like other nations, which displeased both Samuel and the Lord (1 Samuel 8:5-7).

1 Samuel 8:5-7

#8

Nahash the Ammonite threatening to put out the right eyes of the men of Jabesh Gilead

Nahash the Ammonite besieged Jabesh Gilead and threatened to put out the right eyes of its men, which prompted Saul to rally Israel and defeat the Ammonites (1 Samuel 11:1-11).

1 Samuel 11:1-11

#7

By casting lots before the Lord, with Saul ultimately being selected

Samuel presented Saul to all Israel by casting lots before the Lord, and Saul was selected by the lot (1 Samuel 10:20-21).

1 Samuel 10:20-21

#9

What transgression did Saul commit at Gilgal that caused Samuel to declare the kingdom would not endure (1 Samuel 13)?

📖 1 Samuel 13:8-14

#10

Which of Saul's sons showed remarkable courage by attacking a Philistine garrison with only his armor-bearer (1 Samuel 14)?

📖 1 Samuel 14:1-15

#11

What command did Samuel give Saul regarding the Amalekites, which Saul failed to fully obey (1 Samuel 15)?

📖 1 Samuel 15:3, 8-9, 19

#12

What was David's occupation before he was brought to Saul's court (1 Samuel 16)?

📖 1 Samuel 16:11-12

#13

Why did Saul first summon David to his court (1 Samuel 16)?

📖 1 Samuel 16:15-23

#14

What was the source of the rivalry between David and Saul that began after David's victory over Goliath (1 Samuel 17-18)?

📖 1 Samuel 18:6-9

#15

In 1 Samuel 25, why did Nabal refuse to provide supplies to David, and how did his wife Abigail respond?

📖 1 Samuel 25:10-11, 18-35

#16

What surprising act of mercy did David show toward Saul in the cave at En Gedi (1 Samuel 24)?

📖 1 Samuel 24:4-6, 10

#10

Jonathan

Jonathan, Saul's son, attacked a Philistine garrison at Micmash with only his armor-bearer, and the Lord caused the Philistines to panic and flee (1 Samuel 14:1-15).

1 Samuel 14:1-15

#9

He made an unauthorized sacrifice instead of waiting for Samuel

Saul made an unauthorized burnt offering, taking the priest's role upon himself rather than waiting for Samuel, which prompted Samuel to declare that his kingdom would not endure (1 Samuel 13:8-14).

1 Samuel 13:8-14

#12

He was a shepherd watching his father's flock

David was a shepherd watching his father Jesse's flock in Bethlehem when Samuel came to anoint him as the future king (1 Samuel 16:11-12).

1 Samuel 16:11-12

#11

To completely destroy all the Amalekites and all their possessions, sparing nothing

Samuel commanded Saul to completely destroy the Amalekites and all their possessions, but Saul spared King Agag and the best of the livestock (1 Samuel 15:3, 8-9, 19).

1 Samuel 15:3, 8-9, 19

#14

Saul became jealous because the people praised David more than him

After David defeated Goliath, the women sang that Saul had slain his thousands but David his ten thousands, which made Saul jealous and afraid of David (1 Samuel 18:6-9).

1 Samuel 18:6-9

#13

Because David was skilled with the lyre and could soothe Saul's troubled spirit

Saul's servants suggested bringing David because he was skilled with the lyre, and whenever the harmful spirit troubled Saul, David would play the lyre and Saul would feel better (1 Samuel 16:15-23).

1 Samuel 16:15-23

#16

He could have killed Saul but instead only cut off a corner of Saul's robe to prove his opportunity

When Saul entered the cave where David was hiding, David crept up and cut off the corner of Saul's robe, but would not kill him, saying it was wrong to raise his hand against the Lord's anointed (1 Samuel 24:4-6, 10).

1 Samuel 24:4-6, 10

#15

Nabal was offended by David's tone and refused, but Abigail brought supplies to David and apologized

Nabal harshly refused David's request for supplies, but his wife Abigail quickly brought provisions to David to appease him and apologized for her husband's behavior (1 Samuel 25:10-11, 18-35).

1 Samuel 25:10-11, 18-35

#17

How did the Book of 1 Samuel conclude regarding Saul's final battle and death (1 Samuel 31)?

📖 1 Samuel 31:1-10

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#17

Saul and his sons were killed in battle on Mount Gilboa, and the Philistines hung their bodies on the wall of Beth Shan

Saul and his sons, including Jonathan, were killed in battle on Mount Gilboa by the Philistines, and their bodies were hung on the wall of Beth Shan (1 Samuel 31:1-10).

1 Samuel 31:1-10

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