Q 01/05

Which strayed animals was young Saul searching for on his father's orders when he first met Samuel?

A) Camels

B) Stallions

C) Donkeys

D) Cattle

Answer · why

C) Donkeys

Donkeys led Saul to a kingdom: after three days of fruitless searching, his servant suggested consulting a local seer, who turned out to be expecting ...

Q 02/05

Where was Saul found hiding when Israel's tribes met and the lot picked him as their first king?

A) In a hillside cave

B) Among the baggage

C) Behind the altar

D) In a shepherd's tent

Answer · why

B) Among the baggage

Among the baggage is where the reluctant king turned up, and only after the people inquired of the LORD where he was. They had to run and fetch him be...

Q 03/05

Which instrument did young David play to soothe King Saul whenever a troubling spirit came over him?

A) Harp

B) Flute

C) Trumpet

D) Tambourine

Answer · why

A) Harp

Harp playing is what first brought David to court: a servant recommended a young man from Bethlehem as a skilled player, and the king grew so fond of ...

Q 04/05

Why did Saul walk alone into the cave at En Gedi where David and his men happened to be hiding?

A) To pray alone

B) To escape the heat

C) To relieve himself

D) To hide from archers

Answer · why

C) To relieve himself

To relieve himself is the reason 1 Samuel gives, and it left the king defenceless. David crept close enough to kill him but only cut a piece from his ...

Q 05/05

In which village did a disguised Saul consult a medium on the night before his final battle?

A) Jericho

B) Bethel

C) Shiloh

D) Endor

Answer · why

D) Endor

Endor was a risky trip for both of them: Saul himself had driven mediums out of the land, and the woman feared his request was a trap to get her kille...