30 Questions
Samuel was the first prophet to continually speak to the people of Israel.
True
Saul was the king who brought the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem.
False
The Philistines were defeated by Saul, which allowed him to bring the Ark to Jerusalem.
False
The Ark of the Covenant was in Kiryat-Jerim during the rule of David.
False
Samuel was a judge of Israel during the time of the Philistines.
True
The Lord revealed Himself to Samuel at Shiloh through the Ark of the Covenant.
False
The anointed one has already come in the past.
False
The Davidic covenant guarantees the future of Israel's theocracy.
False
Samuel plays a vital role in the establishment of Israel's theocracy.
False
The manifestation of God's glory is present in the tabernacle at this point in time.
False
Phineas was promised an everlasting kingship.
False
The promise made to Phineas was in the same time period as the time of Eli.
False
Saul was a faithful and obedient leader to the Lord
False
Mikal had no family idols or gods
False
Samuel was likened to Moses because of his miracles and rulership over Israel
False
David was able to exercise the kingship while Saul was alive
False
Saul maintained the ban on idolatry
True
The text discusses the life and judgeship of Samson
False
Samson was serious in his spiritual leadership and confronted Israel about their idolatry.
False
The Israelites removed the foreign gods and the astras from among them in response to Samuel's message.
True
The Holy Spirit played a significant role in the book of Judges.
False
The Philistines were a dominant power in Israel during the time of Samuel.
True
The idols remained a central part of Israel's worship until the time of Solomon.
False
Samuel's message to Israel was a call to return to the Lord with all their heart.
True
The Spirit of the Lord came upon Saul when he became a king.
True
Saul's military victories were solely due to his own military genius.
False
Saul was victorious in all his battles until chapter 31 of first Samuel.
True
David was the one who initially fought against the Ammonites.
False
Saul's reign lasted for approximately 20 years.
False
Saul's role was limited to fighting battles for Israel.
False
Study Notes
The Response of Saul and David
- Before Saul becomes king, the Ark is returned to Israel and stays in Kiryat-Jerim during his rule, but it is David who brings the Ark of the Covenant from Kiryat-Jerim to Jerusalem in 2 Samuel 6.
The Role of Samuel
- Samuel is a prophet who brings the Lord, which is a rare occurrence in the narrative of Judges.
- The Lord reveals Himself to Samuel at Shiloh, and all Israel knows that Samuel is confirmed as a prophet of the Lord.
- Samuel plays a vital role in establishing a human monarchy over Israel and guarantees its future through the covenant with David.
Kingship and the Covenant
- The purpose of the text is to establish a human monarchy over Israel and guarantee its future through the covenant with David.
- God establishes a human kingship over Israel and promises that there will be an ultimate human king who will come from that human kingship.
Idolatry and Restoration
- Saul maintains the ban on idolatry, but idolatry is still present in secret.
- Samuel revives and restores a Mosaic pattern within Israel, which includes the priesthood and the prophets.
- David will be more Torah-like in his rule.
The Character of Samuel
- Samuel is likened to Moses but is not the prophet like Moses.
- Samuel confronts Israel, and the people repent, remove their idols, and serve the Lord alone, leading to Israel's reversal from the period of judges.
Saul's Reign
- Saul becomes the heir of Samuel's religious renewal.
- Saul's reign is marked by his military victories, which are a testimony to God's faithfulness rather than Saul's military genius.
- Saul's reign lasts approximately 40 years, from 1050 to 1010 BC.
Test your understanding of the biblical accounts of King Saul and King David, including their responses to the Ark of the Covenant and its significance in their reigns. Explore the differences between these two leaders and their roles in Israel's history.
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