Questions and Answers
Where did the men of Kirjath Jearim bring the ark of God?
house of Abinadab on the hill
Who was consecrated to keep the ark?
Eleazar, son of Abinadab
How long did the ark stay in Kirjath Jearim?
20 years
When did Samuel tell Israel the Lord would deliver them from the hand of the Philistines?
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Where were the people of Israel to gather, and Samuel would pray for them?
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What did Samuel offer to the Lord when the people cried out because the Philistines went up against them?
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What did the Lord do upon the Philistines as Samuel was offering up the burnt offering?
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What did the loud thundering of the Lord do?
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Where did Israel drive the Philistines to?
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What did Samuel set up between Mizpah and Shen?
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What did Samuel name the stone set up between Mizpah and Shen?
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How long was the hand of the Lord against the Philistines?
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What was restored to Israel?
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Who did Israel have peace with?
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Who judged Israel all the days of his life?
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What circuit of cities did Samuel judge year to year?
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Where was Samuel's home...where he always returned?
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What did Samuel build in Ramah?
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Study Notes
The Ark of God
- The ark of God was brought to the house of Abinadab on a hill in Kirjath Jearim.
- Eleazar, son of Abinadab, was consecrated to keep the ark.
Duration in Kirjath Jearim
- The ark remained in Kirjath Jearim for a total of 20 years.
Call to Repentance
- Samuel urged the Israelites to turn to the Lord wholeheartedly, remove foreign gods, and serve Him exclusively.
Assembly at Mizpah
- The people of Israel gathered at Mizpah where Samuel prayed for them.
Offering to the Lord
- To seek help from God against the Philistines, Samuel offered a suckling lamb as a burnt offering.
God's Response
- As the offering was made, the Lord thundered loudly, causing confusion among the Philistines.
Victory Over the Philistines
- The confusion from the Lord enabled Israel to drive the Philistines back to Beth Car.
Ebenezer Stone
- Samuel set up a stone between Mizpah and Shen, naming it Ebenezer, which means "Thus far the Lord has helped us."
Divine Protection
- The hand of the Lord remained against the Philistines during all the days of Samuel's leadership.
Restoration of Cities
- Israel regained all cities taken by the Philistines, stretching from Ekron to Gath.
Peace with Surrounding Nations
- Israel experienced peace with the Amorites during this time.
Samuel's Judgeship
- Samuel served as judge over Israel for his entire life and made a circuit among three cities: Bethel, Gilgal, and Mizpah.
Samuel's Home and Altar
- Samuel's permanent home was in Ramah, where he continually returned, and he built an altar there for worship.
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Description
This quiz explores the significant events surrounding the Ark of God, its time in Kirjath Jearim, and Samuel's role in urging Israel's return to the Lord. It covers the assembly at Mizpah, the offering made by Samuel, and the subsequent victory over the Philistines. Test your knowledge of these biblical events and their significance.
