1 Samuel Quiz

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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