1 Samuel Bible Quiz
Test your knowledge of the book of 1 Samuel with 10 multiple-choice Bible questions, each with an explanation and the chapter to read.
Who prayed for a son and dedicated him to God?
1 Samuel quiz questions and answers
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1. Who prayed for a son and dedicated him to God?
- A) Sarah
- B) Rachel
- C) Leah
- D) Hannah (correct answer)
Answer: Hannah. Hannah prayed for a son and dedicated Samuel to God's service. 1 Samuel 1
2. What did Hannah sing about in her song of praise?
- A) God's mercy
- B) God's faithfulness
- C) God's power (correct answer)
- D) God's judgment
Answer: God's power. Hannah's song praises God's power in lifting the humble and bringing down the proud. 1 Samuel 2
3. Who mistakenly thought Samuel was calling him?
- A) Saul
- B) Eli (correct answer)
- C) Jonathan
- D) David
Answer: Eli. Samuel initially thought God’s voice was Eli’s when he was called. 1 Samuel 3
4. What did the Israelites lose to the Philistines?
- A) The city of Jericho
- B) The tabernacle
- C) The Ark of the Covenant (correct answer)
- D) Their king
Answer: The Ark of the Covenant. The Israelites were defeated and lost the Ark of the Covenant to the Philistines. 1 Samuel 4
5. What happened to the Philistines after they captured the Ark?
- A) They experienced plagues (correct answer)
- B) They became allies with Israel
- C) They returned it willingly
- D) They prospered greatly
Answer: They experienced plagues. The Philistines faced plagues and misfortunes after capturing the Ark. 1 Samuel 5
6. What did Samuel do after the Ark returned to Israel?
- A) Built a temple
- B) Wrote a book
- C) Anointed Saul
- D) Led a sacrifice (correct answer)
Answer: Led a sacrifice. Samuel led a sacrifice to thank God after the Ark was returned. 1 Samuel 7
7. What did the Israelites demand from Samuel?
- A) A warrior
- B) A prophet
- C) A king (correct answer)
- D) A judge
Answer: A king. The Israelites demanded a king, rejecting God as their king. 1 Samuel 8
8. Who was anointed as the first king of Israel?
- A) David
- B) Samuel
- C) Saul (correct answer)
- D) Jonathan
Answer: Saul. Saul was chosen and anointed by Samuel as the first king of Israel. 1 Samuel 9
9. What did Saul do that led to his rejection as king?
- A) Anointed David
- B) Disobeyed God's commands (correct answer)
- C) Fought the Philistines
- D) Built an altar
Answer: Disobeyed God's commands. Saul disobeyed God's commands, leading to his rejection as king. 1 Samuel 15
10. Who became friends with David despite Saul's jealousy?
- A) Eli
- B) Jonathan (correct answer)
- C) Goliath
- D) Samuel
Answer: Jonathan. Jonathan, Saul's son, formed a close friendship with David. 1 Samuel 18