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1 Samuel Quiz - Complete Book

Test your comprehensive knowledge of the entire book of 1 Samuel with 25 questions covering key events, people, and teachings from all 31 chapters.

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1.Who was the wife of Elkanah who initially had no children?

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Reference: 1 Samuel 1:2

A)Peninnah

B)Michal

C)Hannah

D)Abigail

2.What vow did Hannah make concerning her son if God granted her a child?

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Reference: 1 Samuel 1:11

A)He would be a Nazirite for life

B)He would be a priest

C)He would be a king

D)He would build a temple

3.Where did Elkanah and his family go yearly to worship and sacrifice to the LORD?

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Reference: 1 Samuel 1:3

A)Jerusalem

B)Shiloh

C)Bethel

D)Hebron

4.Who was the priest that initially misunderstood Hannah's silent prayer?

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Reference: 1 Samuel 1:12-14

A)Eli

B)Samuel

C)Abimelech

D)Ahimelech

5.What was the name of the son born to Hannah, whom she dedicated to the LORD?

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Reference: 1 Samuel 1:20

A)Samuel

B)David

C)Jonathan

D)Saul

6.Samuel was raised in the house of which priest?

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Reference: 1 Samuel 1:24-28

A)Eli

B)Ahimelech

C)Abiathar

D)Zadok

7.What was the reaction of Samuel when the LORD called him at night?

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Reference: 1 Samuel 3:4-5

A)He immediately answered

B)He thought Eli called him

C)He ignored the voice

D)He ran away

8.What significant role did Samuel play in Israel's transition?

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Reference: 1 Samuel 7:15-17

A)Last judge and first prophet

B)First king

C)High priest

D)Commander of armies

9.Which two sons of Eli were corrupt priests, leading to God's judgment on Eli's house?

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Reference: 1 Samuel 2:12-17

A)Hophni and Phinehas

B)Ahimelech and Abiathar

C)Nadab and Abihu

D)Eleazar and Ithamar

10.What was the fate of Eli's sons and the Ark of the Covenant when the Philistines fought Israel?

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Reference: 1 Samuel 4:10-11

A)They won the battle and kept the Ark

B)Eli's sons died and the Ark was captured

C)Eli's sons fled, Ark was hidden

D)Peace was made with Philistines

11.How did Eli die?

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Reference: 1 Samuel 4:18

A)He was killed by the Philistines

B)He fell and broke his neck after hearing the Ark was taken

C)He died peacefully in his sleep

D)He was stoned by the people

12.How long did the Ark remain in Philistine territory before it was returned?

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Reference: 1 Samuel 6:1

A)7 months

B)3 months

C)20 years

D)2 years

13.What caused the Philistines to return the Ark to Israel?

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Reference: 1 Samuel 5:6-12

A)Fear of Israelite army

B)Plague and calamities in their cities

C)Negotiation with Israel

D)They were defeated in battle

14.What was Samuel’s role when he judged Israel after the Ark's return?

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Reference: 1 Samuel 7:3-11

A)He led a military campaign

B)He gathered Israel to repent and defeat the Philistines

C)He built a temple

D)He crowned a new king

15.Why did the elders of Israel request a king from Samuel?

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Reference: 1 Samuel 8:5-6

A)To unite the tribes and fight like other nations

B)To replace Samuel as judge

C)To establish a priestly monarchy

D)To break away from Samuel's leadership

16.What was God's response to Israel's demand for a king?

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Reference: 1 Samuel 8:7

A)God refused and sent a prophet

B)God said they rejected Him by asking for a king

C)God immediately appointed Saul

D)God instructed Samuel to revolt

17.What warning did Samuel give about the kind of king Israel would have?

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Reference: 1 Samuel 8:11-18

A)He would be a savior without faults

B)He would take sons and daughters, fields, and servants for his use

C)He would bring peace and prosperity only

D)He would be humble and servant-like

18.Who was the first king anointed by Samuel?

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Reference: 1 Samuel 9:15-17

A)David

B)Saul

C)Solomon

D)Absalom

19.What tribe was Saul from?

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Reference: 1 Samuel 9:1

A)Benjamin

B)Judah

C)Ephraim

D)Levi

20.How did Saul initially respond to being chosen king?

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Reference: 1 Samuel 10:22

A)He eagerly accepted

B)He was humble and hid among the baggage

C)He refused the kingship

D)He immediately gathered an army

21.What miracle did Samuel perform to confirm Saul's selection as king?

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Reference: 1 Samuel 10:6-7

A)Calling fire from heaven

B)Giving Saul a new heart

C)Telling Saul he would meet two men with bread

D)Parting the Jordan River

22.Where was Saul publicly anointed king by Samuel?

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Reference: 1 Samuel 10:1

A)Ramah

B)Gilgal

C)Bethel

D)Jerusalem

23.What was the outcome of Saul's first major military victory as king?

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Reference: 1 Samuel 11:11

A)Defeat by the Ammonites

B)Victory over the Ammonites and deliverance of Jabesh-gilead

C)Peace treaty with Ammonites

D)No battle occurred

24.What was the people's response after Saul's victory over the Ammonites?

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Reference: 1 Samuel 11:14-15

A)They rejected him as king

B)They confirmed him as king and celebrated

C)They called for Samuel to be king

D)They demanded a new king

25.What was the reason Samuel gave for Israel's rejection of Saul as king later on?

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Reference: 1 Samuel 15:3-9

A)Saul made an unauthorized sacrifice

B)Saul disobeyed God's command about Amalek

C)Saul built a golden calf

D)Saul ignored Samuel's counsel for peace

26.What was Samuel's verdict about obedience versus sacrifice?

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Reference: 1 Samuel 15:22

A)Sacrifice is better than obedience

B)Obedience is better than sacrifice

C)Both are equally important

D)Obedience is unnecessary

27.Who did Samuel anoint as Saul's successor?

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Reference: 1 Samuel 16:13

A)David

B)Jonathan

C)Abner

D)Ish-Bosheth

28.What skill did David have that brought him before King Saul?

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Reference: 1 Samuel 16:23

A)Playing the harp

B)Wrestling

C)Swordsmanship

D)Prophecy

29.How did David defeat Goliath?

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Reference: 1 Samuel 17:49

A)With a sword and shield

B)Using a sling and stone

C)By calling on the priests

D)With a spear

30.What was Goliath's nationality?

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Reference: 1 Samuel 17:4

A)Philistine

B)Ammonite

C)Moabite

D)Edomite

31.How did Saul respond to David's popularity after defeating Goliath?

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Reference: 1 Samuel 18:8-11

A)He rejoiced and made David his son-in-law

B)He became jealous and sought to kill David

C)He promoted David to general

D)He sent David to the front lines

32.Who was Jonathan in relation to David?

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Reference: 1 Samuel 18:1-4

A)His rival

B)Saul's son and David's close friend

C)A Philistine warrior

D)David's brother

33.What was the name of the priest who helped David escape Saul?

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Reference: 1 Samuel 21:1-9

A)Ahimelech

B)Abiathar

C)Eli

D)Zadok

34.What did David do when he had the opportunity to kill Saul in the cave?

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Reference: 1 Samuel 24:4-7

A)He killed Saul immediately

B)He spared Saul and cut off a corner of his robe

C)He took Saul’s sword and fled

D)He declared himself king

35.How did Saul die?

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Reference: 1 Samuel 31:4

A)Killed by David

B)Died in battle, falling on his sword

C)Poisoned by his servants

D)Died of old age

36.Who killed the Philistine king Agag?

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Reference: 1 Samuel 15:32-33

A)Samuel

B)David

C)Saul

D)Jonathan

37.True or False: Samuel was both a prophet and a judge over Israel.

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Reference: 1 Samuel 7:15-17

TrueFalse

38.True or False: Saul fully obeyed God's command to destroy Amalek and all they had.

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Reference: 1 Samuel 15:9

TrueFalse

39.True or False: Jonathan was supportive and loving toward David despite his father Saul's jealousy.

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Reference: 1 Samuel 18:1-4

TrueFalse

40.True or False: The Ark of the Covenant was never captured by the Philistines.

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Reference: 1 Samuel 4:11

TrueFalse

41.True or False: Samuel anointed David while Saul was still king.

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Reference: 1 Samuel 16:13

TrueFalse

42.True or False: David killed Goliath with a sword.

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Reference: 1 Samuel 17:49

TrueFalse

43.True or False: Samuel told the people that having a king would bring them benefits with no drawbacks.

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Reference: 1 Samuel 8:10-18

TrueFalse

44.True or False: Eli's two sons were faithful priests who followed God's law closely.

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Reference: 1 Samuel 2:12-17

TrueFalse

45.True or False: Hannah prayed silently, and her lips moved but no sound was heard.

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Reference: 1 Samuel 1:13

TrueFalse

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