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Who became one spirit with David? (1 Sam 18:1)
Who became one spirit with David? (1 Sam 18:1)
- Abner
- Jonathan (correct)
- Michael
- Joab
What did Saul not let David do after defeating Goliath? (1 Sam 18:2)
What did Saul not let David do after defeating Goliath? (1 Sam 18:2)
- Return to his father's house (correct)
- Use a sling shot again
- Speak to his brothers
- Retain the sword of Goliath
Why did Jonathan give David his robe? (1 Sam 18:3)
Why did Jonathan give David his robe? (1 Sam 18:3)
- David had given his to a beggar at the city gate
- David had no royal clothes
- He was making a covenant (correct)
- He was Jonathan's favorite friend
Why did Saul give David high rank in the army? (1 Sam 18:5)
Why did Saul give David high rank in the army? (1 Sam 18:5)
Who came out to meet Saul when he returned home after the battle with Goliath and the Philistines? (1 Sam 18:6)
Who came out to meet Saul when he returned home after the battle with Goliath and the Philistines? (1 Sam 18:6)
The women of the towns greeted Saul upon his return after defeating the Philistines and Goliath with all of the following EXCEPT? (1 Sam 18:6)
The women of the towns greeted Saul upon his return after defeating the Philistines and Goliath with all of the following EXCEPT? (1 Sam 18:6)
The women in the towns sang a song giving Saul credit for killing ______? (1 Sam 18:7)
The women in the towns sang a song giving Saul credit for killing ______? (1 Sam 18:7)
The women in the towns sang a song giving David credit for killing ______? (1 Sam 18:7)
The women in the towns sang a song giving David credit for killing ______? (1 Sam 18:7)
What was Saul's response to the women's song crediting him with killing his thousands and David tens of thousands? (1 Sam 18:8)
What was Saul's response to the women's song crediting him with killing his thousands and David tens of thousands? (1 Sam 18:8)
Why was Saul jealous of David? (1 Sam 18:9)
Why was Saul jealous of David? (1 Sam 18:9)
What was Saul doing in his house when the evil spirit came on him? (1 Sam 18:10)
What was Saul doing in his house when the evil spirit came on him? (1 Sam 18:10)
What was David doing at Saul's house when the evil spirit from the Lord came on him? (1 Sam 18:10)
What was David doing at Saul's house when the evil spirit from the Lord came on him? (1 Sam 18:10)
When David was playing his harp in Saul's house how did Saul try to kill him? (1 Sam 18:11)
When David was playing his harp in Saul's house how did Saul try to kill him? (1 Sam 18:11)
How many times did David dodge Saul's spear chucking? (1 Sam 18:11)
How many times did David dodge Saul's spear chucking? (1 Sam 18:11)
Why was Saul afraid of David? (1 Sam 18:12)
Why was Saul afraid of David? (1 Sam 18:12)
Saul put David over how many troops? (1 Sam 18:13)
Saul put David over how many troops? (1 Sam 18:13)
Why did David have success in everything he did? (1 Sam 18:14)
Why did David have success in everything he did? (1 Sam 18:14)
David's success caused what response in Saul? (1 Sam 18:15)
David's success caused what response in Saul? (1 Sam 18:15)
Why did all Israel and Judah love David? (1 Sam 18:16)
Why did all Israel and Judah love David? (1 Sam 18:16)
Who did Saul initially offer as a bride to David? (1 Sam 18:17)
Who did Saul initially offer as a bride to David? (1 Sam 18:17)
Study Notes
David and Saul's Relationship
- Jonathan formed a deep bond with David, becoming "one spirit" with him.
- After David defeated Goliath, Saul prevented him from returning home, signifying his growing control over David.
Covenant and Loyalty
- Jonathan gave David his robe as a symbol of their covenant, demonstrating loyalty and friendship.
- Saul appointed David to high military rank due to his consistent successes in battle.
Celebrations and Jealousy
- Upon Saul's return from battle, he was greeted by women from the towns singing and dancing, though they did not include trumpets in their celebrations.
- The women's song credited Saul with killing thousands, while they attributed tens of thousands to David, igniting Saul's anger and jealousy.
Saul’s Fear of David
- Saul became jealous of David primarily due to the women's song, which drew comparisons between the two men.
- An evil spirit came upon Saul while he was prophesying, leading to attempts on David's life as he played the harp.
Attempts on David's Life
- Saul made two attempts on David's life by throwing his spear but David dodged each time.
- Saul's fear and jealousy grew because the people favored David and recognized him as a threat due to the Lord's presence with David.
David's Military Success
- Saul assigned David to lead a thousand troops, illustrating his trust in David's capabilities despite his fear.
- David's success in battle resulted from the Lord's favor, increasing Saul's mistrust.
Popularity of David
- All of Israel and Judah appreciated David for his leadership and victories in campaigns.
- Saul initially offered his oldest daughter Merab to David as a bride, showing his complicated feelings toward David as both a rival and an ally.
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Test your knowledge on 1 Samuel Chapter 18 with these flashcard-style multiple-choice questions. Learn about the relationships and events that shaped David's early life, including his bond with Jonathan and Saul's actions after Goliath's defeat.
