God told Saul to totally destroy which nation?
Amelekites
How many times did Saul throw a spear at Goliath?
2
Who was sent to Saul to soothe him by playing the lyre?
David
From which Israelite tribe is David?
Judah
Describe how David defeated Goliath.
David took his slingshot and flung 1 of the 5 stones he had collected from the brook at Goliath. The stone hit Goliath on his head and killed him.
The title of Lesson 2 is "Saul - A King Like Other Kings." How is Saul a "king like other kings?"
Accepting any accurate explanation.
What is the name of Saul's son?
Jonathan
In which city was Saul born?
Gibeah
Describe what David did after hearing about Saul and Jonathan's death.
David tore his clothes, wept, and wrote a lamentation (a sad song) to mourn the loss of the king and his best friend Jonathan.
What is the name of the cave where David hid from Saul with 400 men and his family.
Adullam
Describe the foolish vow that Saul made and how it affected his army.
Saul vowed that no man could eat until the Philistines were defeated. Jonathan did not hear the vow and almost died. The soldiers also ate meat with blood.
Which nation did Saul FIRST defeat as King of Israel?
Ammonites
Before his last battle on Mt. Gilboa, what did Saul do in desperation to know what the outcome of the battle would be?
Saul went undercover and sought the help of a medium to consult with the Samuel's dead spirit.
From which Israelite tribe is Saul?
Benjamin
What sin does Saul commit that causes God to reject him as King of Israel?
Saul does not wait for Samuel and offers an unlawful sacrifice to God.
Describe how Jonathan warned David that his father, Saul, was planning to kill him during the full Moon feast.
Jonathan said David was absent b/c he went to Bethlehem for a family sacrifice. Saul got angry and Jonathan warned David by shooting arrows beyond the boy.
In which city was David born?
Bethlehem
While he was running and hiding from Saul, David inquired of God twice on whether or not he should fight the Philistines and save which city in Judah?
Keilah
During David's FIRST chance to kill Saul, what did he do instead?
David cut off a corner of Saul's cloak, and showed it to Saul after he left the cave.
What sin did Saul commit when he battled the Amelekites?
God instructed him to totally destroy the nation. He kept the king alive along with some of the other people and animals.
What was the name of the valley where David fought Goliath?
Elah Valley
TRUE or FALSE: Israel accepted God as their true King of Israel.
FALSE
Fill in the missing words from the Israelite's song in 1 Samuel 18:7: “Saul has struck down his ____, and David his ____ ____.”
thousands - ten thousands
Fill in the missing words from 1 Samuel 13:14: The ____ has sought a ____ after ____ own ____, and the Lord has commanded him to be ____ over his ____, because you have not kept what the Lord commanded you.
Lord - man - His - heart - prince - people