Biblical History: Israel's Demand for a King

Questions and Answers

What did the people ask Samuel to do for them?

To pray to the LORD for them (correct)

To appoint a king

To lead them to war

To punish them for their sins

What did the people admit to having done besides asking for a king?

Adding to all their sins (correct)

Rebelling against Samuel

Worshiping idols

Disobeying the LORD's commands

What did Samuel tell the people to do instead of turning aside from the LORD?

To rebel against the king

To flee the country

To pray to idols for deliverance

To serve the LORD with all their heart (correct)

What would happen to the people if they continued to do wickedly?

They would be swept away, along with their king Signup and view all the answers

Why would the LORD not forsake His people?

For His great name's sake Signup and view all the answers

What did Samuel promise to do for the people?

To continue to pray for them Signup and view all the answers

What did Samuel teach the people?

The good and the right way Signup and view all the answers

What did the people want to avoid by asking Samuel to pray for them?

Death Signup and view all the answers

What would happen if the people turned aside from following the LORD?

They would go after empty things Signup and view all the answers

What did Samuel tell the people to do with all their heart?

To serve the LORD Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Israel's Request for a King

The Israelites asked Samuel for a king, citing the fact that Samuel was old and his sons were dishonest
They wanted a king like the other nations, to judge and fight for them
Samuel prayed to the Lord, who told him to heed the people's voice and give them a king

Samuel's Warning

Samuel warned the people about the behavior of a king, who would take their sons, daughters, and resources
He told them that they would cry out to the Lord because of their king, but He would not hear them

The Choice of Saul

The Lord chose Saul, a Benjamite, to be the king of Israel
Samuel anointed Saul with oil and told him he would be the commander over Israel
Saul was given signs to confirm his anointing, including meeting two men and three prophets

Saul's Prophesying

Saul prophesied among the prophets and was given another heart
The people asked, "Is Saul also among the prophets?"

Saul's Proclamation as King

Samuel presented Saul to the people, and they acclaimed him as king
Samuel wrote the behavior of royalty in a book and laid it up before the Lord

Saul's First Victory

Nahash the Ammonite attacked Jabesh Gilead, and the people sent for Saul
Saul rallied the people and defeated the Ammonites
The people were grateful and asked for Saul's forgiveness for doubting him

Samuel's Address

Samuel reminded the people of their request for a king and how they had rejected the Lord
He told them to fear the Lord and obey His voice, and to remember the great things He had done for them
Samuel called on the Lord to send thunder and rain, and the people feared the Lord and Samuel

Description

This quiz is based on the biblical account of Israel's demand for a king, as recorded in the book of 1 Samuel. It covers the situation surrounding Samuel's old age and his sons' corruption, leading to the people's request for a monarch.