40 Fun Samuel Bible Quiz Questions and Answers

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The first book of Samuel tells the story of the rise of the Israelite monarchy, beginning with the birth of Samuel and ending with the death of Saul.

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The second book of Samuel tells the story of David, after making a covenant with Jonathan and being anointed by the Lord as the future king of Israel, went on to live in Ziklag. It was here that he defeated the Philistines, who had attacked his home town.

David, after defeating the Philistines, conquered Jerusalem and made it his capital. He also captured the Ark of the Covenant from the Philistines and brought it to Jerusalem.

1 Samuel Bible Quiz Questions

Q1: Who was this phrase referred to - "And the boy continued to grow in stature and in favor with the Lord and with people"?
A: Solomon
B: Samuel
C: James
D: Isaiah

Q2: Where did Hannah present Samuel before the Lord?
A: Rome
B: Bethel
C: Shiloh
D: Judea

Q3: Who captured the ark of the covenant?
A: Philistines
B: Medianites
C: Gideonites
D: Jebusites

Q4: Who was Samuel's mother?
A: Hannah
B: Rebekah
C: Deborah
D: Rachael

Q5: The Lord's hand was heavy on the people of Ashdod and its vicinity; he brought devastation on them and afflicted them with__?
A: Rashes
B: Cancer
C: Leprosy
D: Tumors

Q6: Who did the Israelites consecrate to guard the ark of the covenant after it was returned by the Philistines?
A: Saul
B: Eleazar
C: Abinadab
D: Ezekiel

Q7: Hannah's prayer - "For the __?__ of the earth are the Lord's; on them he has set the world."
A: People
B: Kings
C: Sons
D: Foundations

Q8: Samuel took a stone and set it up at a place between Mizpahand Shen. What name did he give to the place?
A: Bethel
B: Ramah
C: Ashdod
D: Ebenezer

Q9: Which town did the Philistines send the ark of God after they captured it at Ebenezer?
A: Petra
B: Ashdod
C: Hazor
D: Ebenezar

Q10: Who did Samuel anoint as the first king of the Israelites?
A: Saul
B: Solomon
C: David
D: Isaac

Q11: Listen to all that the people are saying to you; it is not you they have rejected, but they have rejected me as king. Who said this?
A: Saul
B: Samuel
C: God
D: David

Q12: Hannah's prayer - "He will guard the feet of his faithful servants, but the wicked will be silenced in the place of __"?
A: Valley
B: Darkness
C: Pit
D: Desolation

Q13: What kind of oil did Samuel used to anoint Saul?
A: Oil of Joy
B: Myrrh
C: Frankincense
D: Olive oil

Q14: Who said these words to Jonathan, "Go ahead; I am with you heart and soul".
A: His armor-bearer
B: His brother
C: Saul
D: Samuel

Q15: According to 1 Samuel 16: "People look at the __?__ appearance, but the Lord looks at the __"?
A: Personality, Skills
B: Height, Desires
C: Outward, Heart
D: Countenance, Inner man

Q16: Whom did God regret to have made king over His people, because he did not carry out His instructions?
A: David
B: Paul
C: Saul
D: Samuel

Q17: What did Saul offer to the man who would killed Goliath?
A: An army
B: Kingdom
C: Maid
D: Daughter

Q18: What did the Israelites ask Samuel for when they came to him at Ramah?
A: A king
B: An army
C: Wealth
D: A temple

Q19: Which part of Goliath did David strike with the stone from his sling?
A: Knees
B: Forehead
C: Belly
D: Chest

Q20: What did Saul do when the Spirit of God came upon him in Naioth?
A: Saw vision
B: Sang
C: Prophesied
D: Preached

1 Samuel Bible Quiz Answers

Q1: Samuel - 1 Samuel 2:26
Q2: Shiloh - 1 Samuel 1:24
Q3: Philistines - 1 Samuel 4:10-11
Q4: Hannah - 1 Samuel 1:19-20
Q5: Tumors - 1 Samuel 5:6
Q6: Eleazar - 1 Samuel 7:1-2
Q7: Foundations - 1 Samuel 2:8
Q8: Ashdod - 1 Samuel 7:12
Q9: Ashdod - 1 Samuel 5:1
Q10: Saul - 1 Samuel 9:17
Q11: God - 1 Samuel 8:7
Q12: Darkness - 1 Samuel 2:9
Q13: Olive oil - 1 Samuel 10:1
Q14: His armor-bearer - 1 Samuel 14:7
Q15: Outward, Heart - 1 Samuel 16:6-10
Q16: Saul - 1 Samuel 15:10-11
Q17: Daughter - 1 Samuel 17:25-27
Q18: A king - 1 Samuel 8:4-5
Q19: Forehead - 1 Samuel 17:49
Q20: Prophesied - 1 Samuel 19:24

2 Samuel Bible Quiz Questions

Q1: King David replied to Araunah, "No, I insist on paying you for it. I will not sacrifice to the Lord my God burnt offerings that cost me__"?
A: Pain
B: Nothing
C: A lot
D: My Wealth

Q2: Then the men of Judah came to Hebron, and there they anointed David king over the tribe of__?
A: Levi
B: Gad
C: Judah
D: Simeon

Q3: While fleeing from his son Absalom, what did David order to be done with the ark of God?
A: Return it to God
B: Sent back to Jerusalem
C: Hide it in a cave
D: Give it to Absalom

Q4: David burned with anger replied to Nathan, "As surely as the Lord lives, the man who did this must__"?
A: Be rewarded
B: Suffer
C: Die
D: Rejoice

Q5: What was the name of the child that was later born to David and Bathsheba?
A: Absalom
B: Solomon
C: Samson
D: Amos

Q6: After David was anointed king of Judah, who was made king of Israel?
A: Joab
B: Nadab
C: Baasah
D: Ishbosheth

Q7: What name was meant to be given to Solomon by God through His prophet Nathan?
A: Zachariah
B: Jedidiah
C: Enoch
D: David

Q8: Which of King Saul's daughters was promised to David for a wife, but never did happen?
A: Merab
B: Michal
C: Abigail
D: Sarah

Q9: What type of tree did Absalom get caught in while fleeing from King David's army?
A: Pine
B: Fig
C: Oak
D: Olive

Q10: Who went down into a pit on a snowy day and killed a lion?
A: Eliahba
B: Ahimaaz
C: Benaiah
D: Zadok

Q11: Who rebelled against King David and said, "Every man to his tent, O Israel"?
A: Shadrach
B: Aaron
C: Jesse
D: Sheba

Q12: Complete this song that was sang by David to the Lord - "The Lord is my __?__, my fortress and my __?__"
A: Rock, Salvation
B: Rock, Deliverer
C: King, Comforter
D: Strength, King

Q13: What did Uzzah touch which led to his death?
A: Ark of God
B: The Tablets
C: King Saul's daughter
D: The Chariot

Q14: Now David had been told, "Ahithophel is among the conspirators with Absalom." So David prayed, "Lord, turn Ahithophel's counsel into what?"
A: Inanity
B: Madness
C: Folly
D: Foolishness

Q15: David's song, "I will call on the Lord, who is worthy to be praised: so shall I be saved from mine __?"
A: Friends
B: Army
C: Enemies
D: Son Absalom

Q16: Complete this statement from David, "As for God, his way is __?__: The Lord's word is __?__; he shields all who take refuge in him"
A: Perfect, Flawless
B: Perfect, Mighty
C: Glorious, Flawless
D: Glorious, Mighty

Q17: Who said to king David, "As surely as the Lord lives, and as my lord the king lives, wherever my lord the king may be, whether it means life or death, there will your servant be."?
A: Absalom
B: Ittai
C: Zadok
D: Abiathar

Q18: Who did David allow to eat at his table, as one of the king's sons?
A: Jonathan
B: Zadok
C: Mephibosheth
D: Ahimelech

Q19: In those days, whose advice was like that of one who inquires of God.
A: Hushai
B: Eliam
C: Balaam
D: Ahithophel

Q20: Who stood his ground and struck down the Philistines till his hand grew tired and froze to the sword?
A: Eleazar
B: Jonathan
C: Shammah
D: Josheb

2 Samuel Bible Quiz Answers

Q1: Nothing - 2 Samuel 24:24
Q2: Simeon - 2 Samuel 2:4
Q3: Sent back to Jerusalem - 2 Samuel 15:25-26
Q4: Die - 2 Samuel 12:5
Q5: Solomon - 2 Samuel 12:24
Q6: Ishbosheth - 2 Samuel 2:8-11
Q7: Zachariah - 2 Samuel 12:25
Q8: Merab - 2 Samuel 18:17-19
Q9: Oak - 2 Samuel 18:9-10
Q10: Benaiah - 2 Samuel 23:20
Q11: Sheba - 2 Samuel 20:1
Q12: Rock, Deliverer - 2 Samuel 22:1-2
Q13: Ark of God - 2 Samuel 6:6-7
Q14: Foolishness - 2 Samuel 15:31
Q15: Enemies - 2 Samuel 22:4
Q16: Perfect, Flawless - 2 Samuel 22:31
Q17: Ittai - 2 Samuel 15:21
Q18: Mephibosheth - 2 Samuel 9:7-13
Q19: Ahithophel - 2 Samuel 16:23
Q20: Eleazar - 2 Samuel 23:10

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