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Understanding the Bible: Sixth Edition, 6/e
Stephen Harris, California State University--Sacramento

The Prophets (Nevi’im) I
Questions on Samuel and Kings

Essay Quiz





1

Compare attitudes toward the monarchy in 1 Samuel 8, 1 Samuel 10:17-27; 1 Samuel 12:1-25 with 1 Samuel 9-10 and 16:1-13, as well as 2 Samuel 7:9-16. What is Yahweh's attitude towards kingship?
2

Read 1 Samuel 16-17. What are some of the elements in the relationship between David and Saul? How old is David when he first encounters Saul?
3

Read 1 Kings 18-19. Describe Elijah and compare his experience at Mt. Horeb with the Israelites' experience in Exodus 19.