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