First and Second Samuel Quiz Flashcards

#1

What was Samuel's occupation before he became a prophet and judge over Israel?

📖 1 Samuel 1:24-28, 3:1-10

#2

What physical characteristic did Saul possess that made him stand out among the Israelites?

📖 1 Samuel 9:2, 10:23

#3

How many stones did David select from the brook before confronting Goliath?

📖 1 Samuel 17:40

#4

What was the name of Saul's eldest son, who formed a close friendship with David?

📖 1 Samuel 13:2, 18:1-4, 20:1-42

#5

In what city was David hiding when he encountered Saul in a cave, and Saul was unaware of David's presence?

📖 1 Samuel 24:1-7

#6

Who was the widow from Zarephath whom Elijah asked for shelter, and what was her situation when they met?

📖 1 Kings 17:10-12

#7

What was the name of the Amalekite king whom Saul was commanded to destroy completely but instead spared?

📖 1 Samuel 15:8-23

#8

According to 1 Samuel 16:14-23, why was David brought into Saul's service?

📖 1 Samuel 16:14-23

#2

He was exceptionally tall and handsome

Saul was described as a choice young man and exceedingly tall—he was head and shoulders above all the people of Israel, making him physically imposing and suitable in appearance for kingship.

1 Samuel 9:2, 10:23

#1

A priest serving in the tabernacle at Shiloh

Samuel was dedicated to serve God in the tabernacle at Shiloh as a child, where he served under the priest Eli and grew up in the priestly service before his prophetic calling.

1 Samuel 1:24-28, 3:1-10

#4

Jonathan

Jonathan was Saul's eldest son who developed a deep covenant friendship with David, and his loyalty to David sometimes conflicted with his duties to his father Saul.

1 Samuel 13:2, 18:1-4, 20:1-42

#3

Five stones

David chose five smooth stones from the brook as ammunition for his sling, though he ultimately defeated Goliath with only one of these stones.

1 Samuel 17:40

#6

She was gathering sticks to prepare her last meal

The widow of Zarephath was gathering sticks when Elijah met her; she was in dire poverty and preparing a last meal for herself and her son before they starved during the famine.

1 Kings 17:10-12

#5

Engedi

At Engedi, David cut off the corner of Saul's robe while Saul was in a cave, but Saul was unaware that David was there, demonstrating David's opportunity and restraint in not harming the king.

1 Samuel 24:1-7

#8

To play the lyre when Saul was troubled

David was brought to Saul because he was a skilled lyre player. When Saul was troubled, David played, and Saul experienced relief.

1 Samuel 16:14-23

#7

Agag

Saul was commanded by Samuel to destroy Amalek and its king Agag completely, but Saul spared King Agag and the best livestock, leading Samuel to declare that God had rejected Saul as king.

1 Samuel 15:8-23

#9

What was the name of David's first wife, whom he married after his covenant with Jonathan?

📖 1 Samuel 18:20-27

#10

What did the witch of Endor do for Saul when he visited her in disguise during his final crisis?

📖 1 Samuel 28:7-19

#11

In 2 Samuel, what was the consequence for David when he took a census of Israel and Judah against God's will?

📖 2 Samuel 24:1-15

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#10

She performed a ritual and brought up the spirit of Samuel

The medium at Endor conducted a séance through which Samuel's spirit appeared to Saul, revealing that Saul and his sons would be defeated and killed in the upcoming battle against the Philistines.

1 Samuel 28:7-19

#9

Michal

Michal was Saul's daughter who loved David, and Saul gave her to David as a wife; however, their relationship was complicated by Saul's continued jealousy and attempts to kill David.

1 Samuel 18:20-27

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#11

A plague killed 70,000 people

After David commanded Joab to take a census of the people, God sent a plague that killed 70,000 men of Israel and Judah as punishment for David's pride and disobedience.

2 Samuel 24:1-15

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