Bible Trivia
Old Testament Trivia -
Part 3
Samuel, Saul, and the Beginning of
the Kings
1. How was Eli warned about his laxity in his home and in his office?
2. Why was the ark carried to battle with the Philistines?
3. Why did Saul stop at the home of Samuel?
4. What did the elders of Israel demand of Samuel and why?
5. What were God's conditions in answer to Samuels prayer regarding a king over Israel?
6. What talent of David brought him before Saul?
7. Who was David’s closest friend in the royal family?
8. How did Saul anger the Lord?
9. How did Saul die?
10. How did David show his kindness to the family of Saul?
11. Why was David denied the privilege of building the temple?
12. Name two prophets in the reign of David.
13. Who misguided Absalom's treason in his strategy to defeat David?
14. Whom did David designate as his successor?
15. What was Solomon’s greatest concern when he became king?
16. Where did Solomon build the Temple and how long did it take?
17. How was God’s presence apparent at the dedication of the Temple?
18. Why did the Queen of Sheba come to see Solomon?
19. What made her special?
20. Why did God withhold judgment upon Solomon during his life?
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