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1. What was the name of Samuel's mother, who dedicated him to the Lord at birth according to her vow?

A.Peninnah
B.Hannah
C.Elisheba
D.Michal

2. In what location did the young Samuel receive his first call from the Lord?

A.Ramah
B.Shiloh
C.Bethlehem
D.Gilgal

3. What happened to the Ark of the Covenant when the Israelites were defeated by the Philistines at the battle where Eli's sons died?

A.It was burned
B.It was captured by the Philistines
C.It was hidden in a cave
D.It was taken to Egypt

4. How many times did Samuel anoint different individuals to be king of Israel according to 1 Samuel?

A.Once
B.Twice
C.Three times
D.Four times

5. What was Saul's initial reaction when Samuel told him he had been chosen to be king over Israel?

A.He was overjoyed and immediately accepted
B.He protested and said his tribe was too small
C.He demanded proof from Samuel
D.He rejected the offer and fled

6. What was David's occupation before he was brought to Saul's court?

A.A soldier in Saul's army
B.A shepherd
C.A priest's assistant
D.A merchant

7. What did David use to defeat Goliath in their famous confrontation?

A.A sword
B.A spear
C.A sling and stone
D.A bow and arrow

8. What was the nature of the relationship between David and Jonathan, Saul's son, according to 1 Samuel?

A.They were distant acquaintances
B.They had a close friendship and covenant
C.They were rivals competing for Saul's favor
D.They had no significant relationship

9. Why did King Saul become increasingly hostile toward David?

A.David refused to follow Saul's military orders
B.Saul became jealous because the people praised David for his victories
C.David attempted to overthrow Saul
D.David committed treason by communicating with the Philistines

10. What was the name of the town where Saul consulted a medium who brought up the prophet Samuel from the dead?

A.Nob
B.Keilah
C.Endor
D.Gath
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Today's Verse

Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.

1 Corinthians 13:4 (NIV)

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