Samuel the Prophet - Quiz
  • 1. Who was Samuel's mother?
A) Hannah
B) Sarah
C) Deborah
D) Rachel
  • 2. What did Hannah dedicate Samuel to?
A) The King
B) The Temple
C) The Philistines
D) The Lord's service
  • 3. Who did Samuel anoint as the first king of Israel?
A) Solomon
B) Saul
C) Jonathan
D) David
  • 4. What was the reason for God rejecting Saul?
A) Disobedience
B) Weakness
C) Greed
D) Fear
  • 5. Where was Samuel buried?
A) Jerusalem
B) Bethlehem
C) Hebron
D) Ramah
  • 6. During which battle did the Philistines capture the Ark of the Covenant?
A) Battle of Aphek
B) Battle of Jericho
C) Battle of Gibeon
D) Battle of Gilboa
  • 7. Whom did Samuel anoint after Saul?
A) Absalom
B) David
C) Jonathan
D) Solomon
  • 8. Samuel is credited with establishing what form of leadership in Israel?
A) Priesthood
B) Anarchy
C) Monarchy
D) Judges
  • 9. What was one of the signs of Saul's anointing?
A) Fire from a mountain
B) The Spirit of God came upon him
C) A voice from heaven
D) A great earthquake
  • 10. What role did Eli play at the sanctuary in Shiloh?
A) Levite
B) Prophet
C) Priest and judge
D) King
  • 11. Why did Hannah vow to dedicate her child to God as a nazirite?
A) As a tradition of her family
B) To make amends for past sins
C) Because she prayed for a child and was granted one
D) To gain favor with Eli
  • 12. Who thought Hannah was drunk at the sanctuary?
A) Eli
B) The people of Shiloh
C) Elkanah
D) Peninnah
  • 13. What was the relationship between Samuel and Heman the Ezrahite?
A) Father-son
B) Brothers
C) Uncle-nephew
D) Grandfather-grandson
  • 14. What was Samuel's father's profession?
A) Priest
B) Levite
C) Judge
D) King
  • 15. Which book of Antiquities of the Jews mentions Samuel?
A) Tenth book
B) Eighth and ninth books
C) First and second books
D) Fifth through seventh books
  • 16. In the 2025 television series House of David, who portrayed Samuel?
A) Eamonn Walker
B) Stephen Lang
C) Leonard Nimoy
D) Denis Quilley
  • 17. Who portrayed Samuel in the 2009 television series Kings?
A) Stephen Lang
B) Denis Quilley
C) Leonard Nimoy
D) Eamonn Walker
  • 18. What prophecy did Samuel make about Saul's rule?
A) Saul would live a long and prosperous life
B) Saul would become the greatest king ever
C) Saul would unite all tribes under one banner
D) Saul's rule would see no dynastic succession
  • 19. How old was Samuel when he first heard the voice calling his name?
A) 8 years old
B) 10 years old
C) 12 years old
D) 15 years old
  • 20. How long did the Philistines possess the Ark before deciding to return it?
A) Two weeks
B) One year
C) Seven months
D) Three months
  • 21. What geographical area recognized Samuel as a trustworthy prophet of the Lord?
A) Jerusalem and its surroundings
B) The Philistine territories
C) Only Shiloh
D) All Israel from Dan to Beersheba
  • 22. What did Samuel erect at the battle site after defeating the Philistines?
A) A large stone as a memorial.
B) A fortress for protection.
C) A statue of himself.
D) A temple to the Lord.
  • 23. Which prophet is Samuel seen alongside as a genuine Prophet of the House of Israel in the Bahá'í Faith?
A) Solomon
B) Moses
C) David
D) Ezekiel
  • 24. Where did Samuel gather the people for his farewell speech?
A) Shiloh
B) Jerusalem
C) Gilgal
D) Bethlehem
  • 25. When is the commemoration of Samuel's departure celebrated in the Coptic Orthodox Church?
A) July 30
B) September 15
C) August 20
D) 9 Paoni
  • 26. Which village in the West Bank has been identified with Samuel's tomb according to tradition?
A) Ramallah
B) Nabi Samwil
C) Bethany
D) Jericho
  • 27. According to the Priestly Code/Deuteronomic Code, who was permitted to perform sacrifices?
A) Nazarites
B) Aaronic priests/Levites
C) Kings
D) Prophets
  • 28. What role did Samuel play when based at Shiloh?
A) A king
B) A musician
C) A warrior
D) A prophet who went throughout the land advising people
  • 29. In which religious texts is Samuel venerated as a prophet?
A) Only in Islam
B) Judaism, Christianity, and Islam
C) Only in Judaism
D) Only in Christianity
  • 30. On which date is Samuel's feast day celebrated on the Catholic calendar?
A) August 20
B) 9 Paoni
C) July 30
D) September 15
  • 31. Which actor played Samuel in the 2016 television series Of Kings and Prophets?
A) Eamonn Walker
B) Mohammad Bakri
C) Leonard Nimoy
D) Denis Quilley
  • 32. Which actor portrayed Samuel in the 1985 film King David?
A) Denis Quilley
B) Eamonn Walker
C) Mohammad Bakri
D) Leonard Nimoy
  • 33. How was Samuel related to the transition from judges to kings in Israel?
A) He had no involvement
B) He played a key role in both transitions
C) He was anointed as the first king
D) He opposed the establishment of kingship
  • 34. What is the scholarly view on the Levitical genealogy in 1 Chronicles 4?
A) It is universally accepted
B) It is seen as accurate
C) It is debated
D) It is not considered historical
  • 35. Which prophet's preaching against idolatry is recounted in Islamic exegesis?
A) Samuel
B) Moses
C) Solomon
D) David
  • 36. Which book of the Qur'an may allude to Samuel without mentioning him by name?
A) Maryam
B) Yunus
C) Taha
D) Al-Baqara
  • 37. In which church is Samuel commemorated as one of the Holy Forefathers on July 30?
A) Catholic Church
B) Armenian Apostolic Church
C) Eastern Orthodox Church
D) Lutheran Church
  • 38. What does Hannah request from Yahweh in the birth-narrative of Samuel?
A) Land
B) A son
C) Wealth
D) Wisdom
  • 39. What did Eli do after realizing Hannah's sobriety?
A) Ignored her
B) Reprimanded her
C) Blessed her
D) Asked her to leave
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