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