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