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Today’s “Starting Point” Set-up Crew8th Grade Boys

Bible Bowl II Samuel

Bible Bowl I -- The Rules Bibles CLOSED! Level 1 -- Qualifying Round

20 questions -- 15 seconds each Everyone participates (teams together)

Level 2 -- Competition Round 20 questions -- 20 seconds each Top 5 teams from each grade

Level 3 -- Championship Round Top team from each grade

Level 1 -- Questions (1-5)1. What was the name of Samuel’s mother?

2. To which city would Elkanah go every year to offer his sacrifice and worship the Lord?

3. Where was Samuel when he heard the Lord calling him?

4. Who did Samuel think had called him when he heard the voice of the Lord?

5. What did the Philistines capture when they defeated Israel?

Level 1 -- Questions (6-10)6. What did the Israelites demand from Samuel?

7. What tribe of Israel was Saul from?

8. What did Samuel pour on Saul’s head when he anointed him as king?

9. What was the name of Saul’s first-born son who was a close friend of David?

10. How many sons did Jesse have?

Level 1 -- Questions (11-15)11. What Philistine city was the giant Goliath from?

12. What instrument did David play for Saul when he was tormented by an evil spirit?

13. Complete this sentence: “Saul has struck down his thousands, and David his ______________.”

14. How many times did Saul try to pin David to the wall with his spear?

15. What was the name of Saul’s chief herdsman who butchered the priests of Nob?

Level 1 -- Questions (16-20)16. How many stones did David choose from the

brook to fight Goliath?17. What was the name of the cave where David hid

from Saul?18. What is the name of the woman David took as

his wife after her proud husband died?19. The second time David spared Saul’s life, he

took two items from him. One was his spear – what was the other?

20. What weapon killed King Saul?

Level 1 -- Answers (1-5)1. What was the name of Samuel’s mother?

(Hannah)2. To which city would Elkanah go every year to offer

his sacrifice and worship the Lord? (Shiloh)3. Where was Samuel when he heard the Lord

calling him? (In the temple, or near the Ark)4. Who did Samuel think had called him when he

heard the voice of the Lord? (Eli)5. What did the Philistines capture when they

defeated Israel? (The Ark)

Level 1 -- Answers (6-10)6. What did the Israelites demand from Samuel?

(Appoint a king)

7. What tribe of Israel was Saul from? (Benjamin)

8. What did Samuel pour on Saul’s head when he anointed him as king? (Oil)

9. What was the name of Saul’s first-born son who was a close friend of David? (Jonathan)

10. How many sons did Jesse have? (Eight)

Level 1 -- Answers (11-15)11. What Philistine city was the giant Goliath from?

(Gath)12. What instrument did David play for Saul when he

was tormented by an evil spirit? (The lyre)13. Complete this sentence: “Saul has struck down his

thousands, and David his ______________.” (Ten thousands)

14. How many times did Saul try to pin David to the wall with his spear? (Three)

15. What was the name of Saul’s chief herdsman who butchered the priests of Nob? (Doeg)

Level 1 -- Answers (16-20)16. How many stones did David choose from the brook

to fight Goliath? (Five)17. What was the name of the cave where David hid

from Saul? (Adullam)18. What is the name of the woman David took as his

wife after her proud husband died? (Abigail)19. The second time David spared Saul’s life, he took

two items from him. One was his spear – what was the other? (Jar of water)

20. What weapon killed King Saul? (His own sword)

Level 2 -- Questions (1-5)1. What did Hannah pray to the Lord to give her?

2. How many times did the Lord call to Samuel?

3. What did Samuel name the stone that he set up as a monument after God defeated the Philistines?

4. What was the name of Saul’s father?

5. What was Samuel’s home town?

Level 2 -- Questions (6-10)6. Which of the Philistine’s gods fell face down in

front of the Ark?7. What kind of animals was Saul looking for when

he met Samuel?8. Where was Saul hiding when Samuel

announced him as king to the Israelites?9. What Israelite town did Saul deliver from the

Ammonites?10. Complete this sentence: “Is Saul also among

the _________?”

Level 2 -- Questions (11-15)11. What nation waged war against Israel during

Saul’s years as king?

12. What kind of food did Jonathan eat, not knowing Saul had forbidden the soldiers from eating?

13. What was the name of David’s father?

14. What was the name of the Amalekite king whom Saul failed to kill as God directed?

15. What was the name of David’s oldest brother?

Level 2 -- Questions (16-20)16. Which of Saul’s daughters did David marry?

17. Which foreign king agreed to protect David’s parents while he was in hiding?

18. In what town did Saul seek the help of a witch (or medium)?

19. What person did Saul ask the witch to bring up from the grave so that he could seek advice?

20. On what mountain did Saul die?

Level 2 -- Answers (1-5)1. What did Hannah pray to the Lord to give her?

(A son)2. How many times did the Lord call to Samuel?

(Four)3. What did Samuel name the stone that he set up

as a monument after God defeated the Philistines? (Ebenezer)

4. What was the name of Saul’s father? (Kish)5. What was Samuel’s home town? (Ramah)

Level 2 -- Answers (6-10)6. Which of the Philistine’s gods fell face down in front

of the Ark? (Dagon)7. What kind of animals was Saul looking for when he

met Samuel? (Donkeys)8. Where was Saul hiding when Samuel announced

him as king to the Israelites? (The baggage)9. What Israelite town did Saul deliver from the

Ammonites? (Jabesh-Gilead)10. Complete this sentence: “Is Saul also among the

_________?” (Prophets)

Level 2 -- Answers (11-15)11. What nation waged war against Israel during Saul’s

years as king? (The Philistines)12. What kind of food did Jonathan eat, not knowing

Saul had forbidden the soldiers from eating? (Honey)

13. What was the name of David’s father? (Jesse)14. What was the name of the Amalekite king whom

Saul failed to kill as God directed? (Agag)15. What was the name of David’s oldest brother?

(Eliab)

Level 2 -- Answers (16-20)16. Which of Saul’s daughters did David marry?

(Michal)17. Which foreign king agreed to protect David’s parents

while he was in hiding? (King of Moab)18. In what town did Saul seek the help of a witch

(or medium)? (En-dor)19. What person did Saul ask the witch to bring up from

the grave so that he could seek advice? (Samuel)20. On what mountain did Saul die? (Mt. Gilboa)

Level 3 -- Questions/Answers (1-5)1. Eli had a son named Phinehas. Who was his other son?

(Hophni)

2. What was the name of the woman who insulted and provoked Hannah because she couldn’t have children?

(Penninah)

3. What garment did Hannah make for Samuel each year? (A robe)

4. What gift did the Philistines put in the Ark when they sent it back to the Israelites?

(Golden mice and/or golden tumors)

5. Name one of Samuel’s two sons. (Joel or Abijah)

Level 3 -- Questions/Answers (6-10)6. What sign did Samuel ask God to send the Israelites to show

they had rebelled against God by asking for a king? (Thunder and/or rain)

7. Complete this sentence: “To ____ is better than sacrifice.” (Obey)

8. What weapon did the priest of Nob give to David when he fled from Saul?

(Sword of Goliath)

9. Which Philistine king made David his bodyguard for life? (Achish, king of Gath)

10. Which town did this Philistine king give to David and his men?6. (Ziklag)

Level 3 -- Answers (6-10)6. What sign did Samuel ask God to send the Israelites

to show they had rebelled against God by asking for a king? (Thunder and/or rain)

7. Complete this sentence: “To ____ is better than sacrifice.” (Obey)

8. What weapon did the priest of Nob give to David when he fled from Saul? (Sword of Goliath)

9. Which Philistine king made David his bodyguard for life? (Achish, king of Gath)

10. Which town did this Philistine king give to David and his men? (Ziklag)

Tie Breaker Round!1. How many of Saul’s sons died on the same day

he did? Three

2. Two of those sons were Jonathan and Malchi-shua. Who was the third?

Abinadab

3. Israelite men rescued the dead bodies of Saul and his sons. What town were they from?

Jabesh-Gilead

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