1 SAMUEL 13 – SUMMARY

Chapter 13 of first Samuel begins with Saul’s first couple years as ruler of Israel.

He recruited three thousand men, two thousand stayed with him, the other thousand stayed

under his first son’s supervision, Jonathan.

Israel prepared for a war against the Philistines, but the Philistines were high in number and

it scared the Hebrews.

Saul was waiting for Samuel to show up to give direction, but since Samuel was late, Saul took matters into his own hands.

Saul took the burnt offering and offered it. Obviously this isn’t his job to do; and after he did it

Samuel shows up. Samuel asks Saul what has he done? Saul tells Samuel he took too long to

come to the battle, so he sacrificed to God since his army was a bit intimidated.

Samuel tells Saul that action just cost him the kingdom forever and that God has already

sought someone who will think after the Lord’s heart.

The chapter ends with Israel sharpening their swords for the day of battle.

1 SAMUEL 14 - SUMMARY

Chapter 14 starts with Jonathan, the son of Saul, who led his arm bearer to spy

against the Philistine army. He did this without his father’s knowledge. Now,

Jonathan had a great deal of faith in the God of Israel, especially as it pertained to

war.

Jonathan made signs that he’d communicated with the LORD. This is how he was

able to have success, especially in this particular battle with the Philistines.

Meanwhile back at the camp, Saul and company realized Jonathan and his arm

bearer were not present, and they’d heard the noise of battle with the Philistines.The

Philistines were being destroyed and Saul called a fast as they battled continued.

Jonathan didn’t hear about the fast & ate some honey and later on, he wished Saul

didn’t call a fast because the mere taste of honey gave him much more energy to

fight.

1 SAMUEL 14 - SUMMARY

The son of Saul believed if the entire company ate they would have destroyed more

Philistines completely. Saul was going to have his son killed because of the vow, but

the people said Jonathan was the very reason they were beating the Philistines. God

was working through Jonathan, so Jonathan was preserved. Saul took the kingdom

and fought against all his enemies and prevailed for Israel.

Before the chapter closes, we are told the story of Saul’s interesting acts and

achievements and are given an account of those in his family. Saul began recruiting

any strong and valiant man to become a part of his army.

The sons of Saul were Jonathan, Ishvi, and Malchishua; and the names of his two

daughters were these: the name of the firstborn was Merab, and the name of the

younger, Michal. 50 The name of Saul’s wife was Ahinoam daughter of Ahimaaz.

And the name of the commander of his army was Abner son of Ner, Saul’s

uncle; 51 Kish was the father of Saul, and Ner the father of Abner was the son of

Abiel.

1 SAMUEL 15- SUMMARYChapter 15 begins with the prophet Samuel giving king Saul a message from God to

destroy ALL the people of Amalek. God wanted them all utterly destroyed, man woman,

infant, suckling child, and all their animals also.

Saul gathered his footmen, 200,000 and 10,000 from Judah and he ordered the Kenites

to get from among the Amalekites or they’d be destroyed along with them. Saul

destroyed the Amalekites, except he left their king, Agag, alive, and he kept the best of

the sheep and oxen the Amalekites had.

When Samuel the prophet came upon Saul and his work, he was disappointed. The

Lord spoke to Samuel expressing how He wish He didn’t make Saul king over His

people because Saul cannot listen and do as he is commanded.

The Noise of Sheep and AnimalsSamuel was sad about this and prayed the Lord give Saul another shot. When Saul was

confronted on the mission, he believed he had done the commandment of the Lord but

Samuel set him straight saying, if you did the Lord’s command, “I wouldn’t hear the noise of sheep and animals.”

1 SAMUEL 15- SUMMARYSaul continued to defend himself that he did what the Lord commanded. Then Samuel gave

the words that are quoted so often in churches today; he said, “To obey is better than

sacrifice, and to hearken than the fat of rams.”

Samuel tells Saul (and us) that rebellion is like the sin of witchcraft and stubbornness is like

sin and idol worship.

The Prophet Got Violent

He probably had people whining and crying that he should keep the animals alive. Samuel

left Saul that day, because he knew the Strength of Israel had left Saul.

The chapter ends with Saul begging for another chance, but there is no point in hanging out

with a person God has left. However, Samuel stayed with him, but he knew it was over as it

pertains to the Lord keeping the kingdom with Saul.

After they went home, Samuel didn’t come to see Saul anymore until he died, but Samuel

did mourn for Saul, and God was sorry that he made Saul, king of Israel

QUIZ – CHAPTER 13 – 1 SAMUELMultiple Choice

1. Which nation caused the Israelites to hide in caves and holes and rocks and

tombs ?

a. Medianites b. Philistines c. Jebusites d. Ammonites

2. Which enemy was Saul going to war with when he offered an unlawful sacrifice

a. Ammonites b. Philistines c. Amalekites d. Egyptians

Answer in a Sentence

3. How old was Saul when he became king & how long did Saul's reign last?

4.Did God anticipate Saul's sin?

5. What did Saul do that was wrong?

6. Why was it wrong for Saul to offer sacrifices when the enemy was attacking?

7. During Saul's time, what weapons did the Israelites wield against their enemies?

Give one word for

8. Saul was not allowed to offer these.

QUIZ – CHAPTER 14 – 1 SAMUELMultiple Choice

1. Who ate wild honey without knowing Saul had ordered a fast for one day?

a. The soldiers b. Jephthah c. Samuel d. Jonathan

2. Who was the first wife of king Saul ?

a. Michal b. Ahinoam c. Bathsheba d. Hannah

3.What caused the Philistines to be completely overcome with fear?

a. Shaking ground b. A loud clap of thunder c. An EF-4 tornado

4. When Saul became impatient waiting on the priest to hear from God, he went on in to

battle. What did he find the Philistines doing when he got there?

a. They were confused and fighting themselves with their swords

b. They were killing the Israelites who lived with them as servants

5. What did Saul promise would happen to any man in his army who ate anything before

evening or before he won the battle with the enemy?

a. He would be killed b. He would be under a curse

QUIZ – CHAPTER 14 – 1 SAMUEL

6. How did God reveal to Saul who had sinned?

a. In a dream b. God spoke to Saul from a cloud. c. God revealed the answer

to Saul using the Urim and Thummim

Answer in a Sentence

7. How did Saul's rash oath affect his soldiers ?

8.Did Jonathan have siblings?

9. Who were in Saul's extended family?

10. Did Jonathan love God?

11. Did Saul ever rest from war? What happened as a result? Did God say that

would happen?

Fill in the blanks

12. Saul fought many battles against the ____________.

QUIZ – CHAPTER 15 – 1 SAMUELMultiple Choice

1. King Saul disobeyed God and spared this Amalekite king ?

a. Dagon b. Agag c. Nahash d. Abinoam

2. Why was Saul replaced by David as king of Israel?

a. People elected David as king b. Saul completed his term of office c. Saul quit to

become a prophet d. Saul disobeyed God and became a foolish and reckless leader

Answer in a Sentence

3. Why were the Amalekites going to be punished by God?

4. Did Saul follow God’s instructions against the Amalekites?

5. How did Samuel know that Saul did not obey the instructions against the

Amalekites?

6. How did God feel when Saul disobeyed Him.

7. How did Samuel feel when Saul disobeyed?

QUIZ – CHAPTER 15 – 1 SAMUELGive one word for

8. The people God commanded Saul to kill.

Fill in the banks

9. When Samuel turned to leave, Saul caught hold of his _________ and it tore.

True or False

10. The Amalekites were enemies of the Israelites

11. Saul saved the life of Agag the king of the Philistines

Who Said To Whom.

12. "Surely to obey is better than sacrifice..:"

a. God said to Samuel b. God said to Saul c. Samuel said to Saul d. Saul said to the

people

13. “Why then did you not obey the voice of the Lord ."

a. Samuel said to Saul b. God said to Samuel c. God said to Saul d. Samuel said to

the people