1 and 2 Samuel: The Rise of Kingship
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Lesson OneOverview of 1 and 2 Samuel (1 Samuel 1–3, 8)19 Activities|1 Assessment
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Getting Started
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Lesson Text: 1 Samuel 1–3, 8
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In | Workbook: Hannah and Elizabeth, Part 1
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In | Workbook: Hannah and Elizabeth, Part 2
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In | Overview
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In | Monarchy in the Torah and 1 and 2 Samuel, Part 1
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In | Workbook: Monarchy in the Torah and 1 and 2 Samuel
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In | Monarchy in the Torah and 1 and 2 Samuel, Part 2
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In | The Slow Emergence of Monarchy
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In | Prayer of Hannah and Song of David
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In | Tragedy and Comedy
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In | The Sons of David
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In | Kingship
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Behind | The Philistine Threat
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Behind | Onsite: Failed Leadership in Israel
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In Front | The Real King of Israel
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In Front | Workbook: Prayer of Hannah and Song of Mary
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In Front | Workbook: Our Expectations and God’s Hopes
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Wrap-Up
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Getting Started
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Lesson TwoSamuel and Kingship (1 Samuel 4–12)24 Activities|1 Assessment
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Getting Started
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Lesson Text: 1 Samuel 4–12
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In | Workbook: The Corruption of Priests
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In | The Death of Eli’s Sons
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In | Workbook: Deaths of the Sons of Eli and Saul
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In | Deaths of the Sons of Eli and Saul
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In | The Ark’s Journey
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In | Mapping the Ark’s Journey, Part 1
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In | Request for a King
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In | Workbook: The Price of Kingship, Part 1
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In | Workbook: The Price of Kingship, Part 2
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In | Workbook: Monarchy in 1 Samuel
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In | Final Thoughts In the Text
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Behind | Ancient Near Eastern Kingship
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Behind | The Question of Sources for 1 and 2 Samuel
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Behind | Superstition, Magic and the Ark of YHWH: Dr. Catherine McDowell
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Behind | Onsite: Ashkelon – One of the Five Mighty Philistine Cities
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Behind | God in a Box
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Behind | Gods and Ritual Objects, Part 1
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Behind | Workbook: Gods and Ritual Objects
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Behind | Gods and Ritual Objects, Part 2
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In Front | Father and Sons
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In Front | Workbook: God in a Box, Revisited
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Wrap-Up
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Getting Started
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Lesson ThreeSaul’s Demise (1 Samuel 13–19, 28–31)25 Activities
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Getting Started
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Lesson Text: 1 Samuel 13–19, 28–31
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In | The Spirit of God and Saul, Part 1
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In | Workbook: The Spirit of God and Saul
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In | The Spirit of God and Saul, Part 2
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In | Saul’s Call
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In | The Judges and Saul
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In | Workbook: Saul’s Fatal Errors
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In | Saul’s Failure
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In | David and Jonathan
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In | Death and Doom in Samuel
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In | Workbook: The Death of Saul
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In | The Death of Saul
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In | Body Parts in the Mail
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In | Workbook: An Echo from Judges
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In | An Echo from Judges
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Behind | The Tribe of Benjamin
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Behind | Philistines vs. Israelites
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Behind | Onsite: Father and Son at Michmash
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Behind | International Territory
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In Front | Workbook: Reading Paul in the Time of Saul
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In Front | Reading Paul in the Time of Saul
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In Front | Two Ways of Facing “Competition”
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In Front | Workbook: Playing a Supporting Role
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Wrap-Up
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Getting Started
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Lesson FourDavid’s Rise (1 Samuel 16–27, 29–30)26 Activities|1 Assessment
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Getting Started
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Lesson Text: 1 Samuel 16–27, 29–30
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In | Workbook: Looks and Appearances
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In | Looks and Appearances
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In | What’s in a Number?
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In | Workbook: What’s in a Number?
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In | Workbook: David’s Two Introductions
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In | Respecting the Lord’s Anointed
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In | Narrative Lament
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In | Shame to Exoneration
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In | A Covenant Pattern
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In | Comedies and Tragedies
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Behind | David and the Philistines
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Behind | The Valley of Elah
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Behind | 360 View: Valley of Elah
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Behind | Onsite: Families, Flocks and Fields – Understanding David’s World
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Behind | Onsite: From Ruth to David to Jesus – In Bethlehem’s Shepherd’s Fields
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Behind | Onsite: David’s Detour from Royalty – Exploring the Caves of Adullam
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Behind | The Wise Woman, Abigail: Dr. Carol Meyers
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In Front | A Tension of Strategy and Miracle
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In Front | Taking a Risk on God’s Name
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In Front | The Exoneration of William Wilberforce
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In Front | Workbook: The Exoneration of William Wilberforce
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In Front | Workbook: Taking a Risk on God’s Name
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In Front | “Cave of Adullam” by Sara Groves
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Wrap-Up
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Getting Started
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Lesson FiveDavid’s Reign (2 Samuel)23 Activities|1 Assessment
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Getting Started
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Lesson Text: 2 Samuel
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In | David’s Power Consolidated
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In | Workbook: David’s Power Consolidated
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In | A Defense of David’s Legitimacy in 1 and 2 Samuel, Part 2
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In | Workbook: What’s in a Name?
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In | What’s in a Name?
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In | David’s Fall
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In | Family Trouble
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In | Workbook: Joab’s Story
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In | Joab’s Story
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In | The Census
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In | David and Jesus
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Behind | Onsite: Taking the City of Jerusalem – Joining Joab Inside the Canaanite Tunnels
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Behind | Onsite: Jerusalem – An Orientation: Archaeologist Dr. Gabriel Barkay
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Behind | Onsite: David’s Palace and Neighborhood – Archaeologist Dr. Gabriel Barkay
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Behind | Jerusalem: City of David
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Behind | David’s Reign: A Hermeneutic of Suspicion
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Behind | David’s Story and Ancient Propaganda
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In Front | Prerogatives and Pretense
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In Front | The Adulteries of King David and a U.S. President
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In Front | Workbook: Guiding Questions – 1 and 2 Samuel
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Wrap-Up
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Getting Started
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Question 1 of 16
1. Question
Which of the following is a feature of Saul’s tragic monarchy?
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Question 2 of 16
2. Question
The story of Hannah in 1 Samuel has strong intertextual parallels with which story in the New Testament?
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Question 3 of 16
3. Question
Israel wanted a king for which of the following reasons?
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Question 4 of 16
4. Question
1 Samuel is described as a tale about fathers and sons. Which of the following fathers and sons are NOT part of 1 Samuel?
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Question 5 of 16
5. Question
There were two main factors in David’s fall including which of the following?
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Question 6 of 16
6. Question
In the narration of David’s sins and the prophets’ encounters with the king, what type of stories are used to prick the heart of the king?
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7. Question
In the book of 1 Samuel, priestly succession goes from ___________ to ____________.
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Question 8 of 16
8. Question
The main theme of 1 and 2 Samuel is:
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Question 9 of 16
9. Question
Eli’s two sons were:
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Question 10 of 16
10. Question
According to ancient Near Eastern background, kingship was associated with:
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Question 11 of 16
11. Question
Which of the following statements is proven in the books of Judges and 1 Samuel?
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Question 12 of 16
12. Question
Saul and Jonathan were killed in a battle against:
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Question 13 of 16
13. Question
Which of the following is true about David prior to his kingship?
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14. Question
The son of Jonathan and grandson of Saul was named:
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Question 15 of 16
15. Question
Who was the commander of Saul’s army?
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Question 16 of 16
16. Question
Who was the commander of David’s army?
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