Questions Introduction.

Birth and early years of Samuel (1 Samuel 1 - 3)

a) When were the books of Samuel written and by whom?

It seems to indicate that the book originated after the division of the kingdom and is likely to have been
written by an unknown prophet.

b) Why is the title of the books of Samuel very accurate?

Because he was the one who inaugurated the monarchy by anointing the first two kings.

c) How do conservative scholars explain the fact that there seem to be

duplicates in 1 Samuel?

They are separate events and attribute them to the purposes of the inspired writer.

2. What is the relationship between the book of Judges and 1 Samuel?

They reveal the political and social chaos that often reigned when "everyone did as they pleased.
it seemed.

3. What relation to Christ does the great doctrine of the books of Samuel have?

In the passage where Nathan promises David that he would establish a dynasty that would last forever.
And this marks the beginning of messianism, which means 'The arrival of the Messiah.'

4. a) In your opinion, what was the greatest contribution of the prophet Samuel?

To have, so to speak, a revival in Israel again.

b) What is the central idea of the books of Samuel?

The institution of monarchy in Israel.

5. Perform an analysis of Ana's sentence. Then write a list of the factors that
they combined so that their prayer would be effective.

The anguish and despair.

6. a) Haga una lista de los atributos de Dios que Ana menciona en su cántico.

Indicate the messianic reference.

7. a) In what did Eli fail?

He neglected the moral discipline of his children and did not restrain their excesses.
b) Why was God so severe with Eli?

Because the sons of Eli had already hardened their own hearts and the Lord left them.
Moreover, Eli erred through his paternal indulgence, not subjecting them to the discipline that their great
they deserved punishment; he rebuked them, but it was already too late.

c) Mention the virtues of Eli.

Humble and seemingly good

d) Mention a modern parallel of Eli's treatment of his sons, something that you
observe in society.
That parents do not want to say anything to their children knowing they are doing wrong and thus lead them by.
the path of perdition.

8. a) Make a contrast between the sons of Eli and the boy Samuel.

He kept reverence and obedience before Jehovah.

b) In your opinion, why did Samuel not fail in the same way that they did?
the sons of Eli?

Because young Samuel always knew that the things of God were sacred and should be
to maintain a very special respect in front of his presence.

9. What importance did Samuel's experience described in chapter 3 have?

the renewal of something important in the history of Israel.

It was one of the aspects that were missing, and besides, Jehovah said: Behold, I will do one thing in
Israel, to whom whoever hears it, both ears will tingle.

10. Memorize the theme of the books of Samuel and the key verse, and be
ready to write them in the next class.

Questions War against the Philistines (1 Samuel 4 - 7)

1. Make a contrast between the attitude of the Israelites and the Philistines before the
battle, and mention the result of each attitude.

2. a) What was the mistake of the Israelites in bringing the ark into battle? (What in
they placed their trust?

They thought that God would help them as in other occasions.

b) Mention two analogous errors of today's believers.

We neglect the presence of God.

 We believe that being in sin God will deliver us as always.

3. Answer the question of the Israelites (4:3) in light of the Scriptures.

Since it was the punishment upon the house of Eli.

4. Mention some good results of the capture of the ark. (There were results
both in Israel and in Philistia.)

God disciplined his people.

He wanted to demonstrate his supremacy over the pagan gods.

5. a) What was the sin of the men of Beth Shemesh? (see Numbers 4:5, 6, 15;
Exodus 19:21; Hebrews 12:28, 29.

They moved the ark from the Hebrew camp.

b) Mention a parallel sin that you have observed in the Church.

The desire to hold rituals in homes and to scorn attending the temple.

c) Make a contrast between the treatment of the ark in Beth-shemesh and in Kiriath-jearim, and
indicate the two different results.
In Bet-shemesh, the men dedicated burnt offerings and sacrifices to Jehovah, and in Kiriath-jearim, the...
men sanctified Eleazar to guard the ark of the Lord.

6. a) What else, besides suffering, did Israel need to repent?

Leave the idols.

b) Indicate the four conditions that Israel had to meet to be released from
the Philistine oppression (see 7:3-6).

Repentance was expressed with the pouring of water before the Lord (solemn symbols.
of the heart and life poured out in pain for sin and in consecration), with fasting and with the
public confession of sins.

7. a) What lesson did Jehovah want to teach Israel by allowing the Philistines to...
Will they attack in Mizpa?

I wanted to show them that they believed in something real and teach them what I would do for my already repentant people,
that trusted in Him.

b) Mention a parallel in the Christian experience.

Sometimes the trial comes to our existence to strengthen our faith in God.

8. a) What roles did Samuel play at the end of the 20 period?

years of silence?
As judge, liberator, and teacher

b) How was Samuel different from the other judges?

He was a leader truly concerned about his spiritual state.

c) What were the aspects of Samuel's ministry that should be found in

the current ministry of the Church?

We must teach others how to seek God in order to please Him.

Questions Establishment of the monarchy, beginnings of Saul's reign (1

Samuel 8 - 15

1. a) What was the real reason for Israel to ask for a king?

To be like the other nations..

b) What was the most objectionable aspect of his request?

They wanted to get ahead of Jehovah.

c) Make a spiritual application regarding this unworthy motive.

Man wants God to grant us things that are outside of His time so that we may thus
to be able to fulfill our own whim knowing that it is outside of God's timing.

2. Mention the two restrictions imposed so that no king would become

absolute dictator.

The human king was to be merely a viceroy appointed by God to rule in his place.
name and would have to be responsible before EI.
The prophets would be the guardians of the constitutional monarchy and would have the right and
the duty to reprimand kings in situations that justified such action.

3. a) What was the main purpose that God had in choosing Saul?

Symbol of God having chosen him to govern his people, and of his consecration to the office.

b) In what way was Saul similar to the primitive judges?

Because he was a kind of liberator.

4. a) What was the intent of Samuel's speech in chapter 12?

He appealed to the history of Israel to indicate that Jehovah had always revealed himself as the true one.
king of Israel, and he had dealt with the people according to their attitude towards the Law.

b) What evidence is found in this chapter that Samuel continued to love his
people as always? (Also give the verse that contains your answer.)
I unleashed a storm (1 Samuel 12:17-19)

5. a) Mention the factors that contributed to Saul's popularity among the

Hebrews.

He established a simple government, the maintenance of which cost Israel very little.

b) Draw a parallel between the initial wisdom of Saul and the steps he must take.
pastor taking a congregation.

One must properly manage everything under the guidance of the Holy Spirit.

6. How did Jonathan show such bravery in chapter 14?

He went up to the Philistine garrison with his armored attendant and killed 20 men and gave him the victory.
to Israel.

7. a) Indicate Saúl's mistakes.

Pride and its desire to govern without heeding the words of the prophet

b) What does Samuel's response to Saul (15:22, 23) teach us regarding the
religion that pleases God?

He who does not idolize and does not foresee; for God is a jealous God.

Questions Saul and David (1 Samuel 16:1 - 20:42)

What main purpose in the author's mind drove him to write the second
half of 1 Samuel? (What is the theme of this section?)

2. a) What is the importance of David in sacred history?

He was a prophetic figure of the Coming King, the Messiah

b) How did the calling to be a pastor prepare him to some extent?

He gave him the opportunity to meditate on the things of God and develop a poetic temperament.
sensitive to the beauties of nature.

c) Why was it necessary for David to spend many years in preparation before
occupy the throne?

So that he would not make the same mistakes as Saul.

3. a) According to chapter 16, what was the most important factor that God considered when
choose David to succeed Saul? (see 2 Chronicles 16:9).
He had a perfect heart for God.

b) In your opinion, why was David anointed king many years before he assumed the throne?
your dignity?

So that he would be humble and learn to love Saul, even when he was pursuing him in a
future.

4. a) What tactic did Goliath use to weaken the Israelites?

Through intimidation.

b) Make a comparison with the tactics of the devil through the enemies of
Christianity (see 1 Peter 5:8).

It will cause us suffering, but if we remain in God, nothing will stand against us.

c) What did David see in the giant's challenge?

Not only a challenge to the army of Israel, but also a challenge to the armies of God and to Jehovah.
same.

What preparation did David have to fight against Goliath?

He chose weapons he had already tried.

5. In light of David's later history, what is the significance of the feat of

David in chapter 17? (Consider the significance of the fact in the preparation of
David.)

His faith had been strengthened by feeling Jehovah's help in his encounters with the lion and the bear.

6. a) What means did God use to counter Saul's attempts to destroy?

David?
He offered his eldest daughter to him on the condition that he would fight valiantly against the Philistines.

Then he offered his youngest daughter on the condition that he kill 100 enemies.

b) Make a contrast between Saul and Jonathan.

c) What components of true friendship does the relationship between Jonathan and illustrate?
David?

The faith in God that they shared.

d) How does Jonathan's love for David resemble Christ's love for
us?

God protects us regardless of any circumstance and loves us like there is no other idea.
Questions The life of David as a fugitive (1 Samuel 21:1 - 28:2; 29)

1. a) Why did God allow David to be pursued for many years by

Saul?

The life of the exile forced him to depend entirely on God, tempering his soul and making it strong.
flexible, and gave him the opportunity to develop leadership qualities: self-control,
softness, understanding, and patience.

b) What lasting good for the whole world resulted from David's sufferings?

The composition of several Psalms.

c) What bitter experience in your life has produced good results?

Being insulted during high school, where I developed my patience towards people.

What good qualities of David stand out during this time?

Self-control, gentleness, understanding, and patience.

e) What was his most noble act?

I forgive the life of Saul.

f) Mencione cuatro errores que cometió David en estos años.

David left the land of Israel on two occasions. a) What was the weakness that led him to do so?
what prompted them to go to the Philistines?

He lied to the priest Abimelech, eating the showbread and took the sword of Goliath.

b) What were the consequences of his second stay in Gat?

That they recognized him and captured him, and they brought him before the king, but he saved himself.
to which he pretended to be crazy.

3. a) What good came out of the horrible massacre of Nob?

The ephod.

b) What practical application do you see in this episode?

In all circumstances, one should always consult God, to avoid making a mistake.
that it would cost us too much.
4. a) How did God use the Philistines to save David from death?

Through Philistine incursions, which diverted Saul's efforts.

b) Make a spiritual application.

God used the necessary methods to free us from the dangers of the enemy.

5. a) Point out Abigail's good qualities.

Convincing, protective, beautiful, prudent

b) What is the great spiritual principle that Abigail presented in her arguments before
David?

The life of my lord will be tied in the bundle of those who live before Jehovah your God, and he will cast
the life of your enemies like in the palm of a slingshot

6. a) What convictions led David to spare Saul's life?

David felt deep loyalty towards Saul despite everything Saul had done. After this
loyalty, however, there was a loyalty to God: he would not stretch out his hand against "the anointed".
Jehovah.

b) What light does David's attitude shed on the situations in which the church has
a pastor with character flaws?
We must not rebel against the anointed of Jehovah, because if he appointed him, it is for a reason.

c) Make a list of the things that Saul had done to prevent David from going
King and demonstrate how David was prepared to become a good king.

Saul still reigned as king by divine appointment. David feared sin more than Saul.
Even though he was already an anointed king, he would not get ahead of God; he would not place himself on the throne. He was ...

willing to wait for the opportune moment in God's designs

Questions The end of Saul and the civil war (1 Samuel 28:3-25; 31:1 - 2 Samuel 4:12)

1. a) Why did God not answer Saul through Urim, dreams, or

prophets?

It didn't occur to him that he had to repent to be in contact with God again.

b) Why do many Bible scholars think that Samuel appeared?

really at the witch's house?

They believe that God intervened by sending the spirit of Samuel to Saul to remind him of his sin.
past and inform him of the impending trial.
 c) What should the Christian attitude be towards spiritism and occultism?
(Support your answer with Scriptures.)

spiritism is a cruel deception and a grave sin 1 Timothy 4:1

d) Is it a sin to consult the horoscope? Why?

2. a) Make a list of the sad consequences of stubborn disobedience of

Saul who is seen in this section of the Bible (1 Samuel 28 - 2 Samuel

Soon the Hebrew warriors were defeated, the brave Jonathan and two of his brothers fell.
next to Saul, and the king himself was struck by enemy archers. In his death, he rebelled.
against his destiny by taking his life. Suicide was considered something detestable in Israel.
The Philistines decapitated Saul and placed both his body and those of his heroes on the wall of...
Betsán. Then, they occupied the central part of Palestine, west of the Jordan, which is why Is-boset...
I am forced to remain in Transjordan.

b) What were Saul's virtues as king of Israel?

He was a good leader, often leading his people to victory and never leading Israel to the
idolatry.

David fue ungido por el profeta Samuel como el futuro rey de Israel, lo que legitimó su ascenso al trono.

David was already a well-known person in all the clans of this tribe, he had protected the interests
of the owners and shared with them the loot obtained in the raids against their enemies

b) When studying 2 Samuel 2 - 4, indicate two possible reasons why David did not ...
he was accepted as king over all Israel at first.

Not knowing him very well, they distrusted him;

c) What was the attitude of the elders of Israel towards David? (2 Samuel 3:17, 18).

They surrendered what God had already given to David.

4. a) What is the great leadership quality seen in David? (see 2 Samuel 1 - 4).

I always consult God.

b) Mention three incidents that manifest it.

David demonstrated his innocence regarding the death of Abner and cursed Joab;
he also immediately executed the murderers of Is-boset .
David would not lower himself to conspire to attain the throne of Israel.
Even after the death of Is-boset, David did nothing to take the reins of the
nation, but to wait.
c) In which incident did something weak show?

In taking Joab's life.

d) Draw a parallel between David's weakness and its counterpart in the ministry
Cristiano.

We as believers should not let weakness be stronger, because always

we ended up losing anyway.

e) Indicate the verse that sheds light on the reaction of the Israelites in general to
David's behavior.

5. a) What was Abner's character like? (Mention more than two traits.)

He was more concerned about his own plans and desires than about the will of God.

b) What was probably Abner's reason for taking Rizpah as a concubine?

He did it to discredit Isboset and replace him, but it is more likely that Alver saw that David was coming.
to win the war, Abner will seek a pretext to break with Is-boset and join David's side,
with the hope of being rewarded with an important position in his kingdom.

e) What did it mean in ancient Israel to take a woman from the royal harem?

An act that was equivalent to claiming the throne.

David's Questions as King of All Israel (2 Samuel 5 - 10)

1. a) Analyze the reasons why the elders asked David to go

king of all Israel (2 Samuel 5:1,

2), In your opinion, which one is the most important of them?

That God had chosen him.

b) The expression 'to graze' (5:2) refers to the work of a shepherd of sheep. Make
a comparison between the work of a king and that of a shepherd.

c) What is the big difference between David's attitude towards his new position and the
What did Saul have towards his dignity?

The attitude of the new king provides us with a model for rulers, politicians, and pastors.
congregations
2. a) Explain the advantages that Jerusalem had as the capital of Israel.

Her natural defense and her abundant water sources combined to make her wiser.
possible decision as the capital of the United Kingdom.

b) Make a comparison of several analogies between the capture of Jerusalem by David

and the taking of the human heart by Jesus Christ. (See 2 Chronicles 10:4, 5.)

In the human heart of Christ, your burden will be lifted if you repent.

3. a) What was the importance of bringing the ark to Jerusalem?

David understood that nothing else could unify national life like religion, and that the
Worship of Jehovah should be the center of national life.

b) What lesson did God want to teach Israel by striking Uzza? (See 1 Samuel 6:19;
Numbers 4:15.

That no one could touch the ark or look at it because they would die.

c) What good did this judgment of God bring? (See 1 Chronicles 15:2,4-15.)

God had given orders about who was to transport the ark, and it was the Levites.
appointed and chosen by God.

d) How does God today teach the same lesson that He wanted to teach David when
Did he injure Uza?

He aimed to teach the people of Israel reverence for the infinite holiness of Jehovah.

e) Note David's dance before the ark (2 Samuel 16:14). Where, in the Scriptures, does it
finds dance as an expression of worship? Comment on dance as
form of worshiping God. Are there cases of dances within the courtyard of
tabernacle or the area of the temple?

f) What does her reaction against David's dance teach about Michal's character?

Mical's censorious reaction to David's dance is typical of those who do not understand expression.
external of a deeply emotional spiritual experience

4. a) Use the map to follow the path of David's campaigns. What reasons
Who is the historian for David's success?

The historian acknowledges that it was Jehovah who gave David the victory wherever he went.
David recognized that it was the divine hand that delivered him from his enemies.

b) How does the purpose of the spoils of David's wars differ from the use that
Did Saul want to make something out of the spoils he took?
David consecrated to the Lord the gold and silver taken from the conquered nations or whatever it was.
received as tribute; thus a rich treasure was gathered for the future temple. Meanwhile Saul
he disobeyed the voice of God and did the opposite of what God had commanded him.

What does his treatment of the images of the gods teach about David?
Philistines? (See 5:21.)

And they left their idols there, and David and his men burned them.

5. a) Why did God not allow David to build a temple in Jerusalem?

Because David was a warrior and had shed much blood, God had given him many.
victories for peace in the kingdom of Solomon.

b) At first, Nathan gave David permission to build the temple (7:3). Did he fail?
On this occasion, your gift of prophecy? Explain it.

However, that night God informs the prophet that the construction of the temple
it would remain proposed until David's son was established on the throne.

c) What was the great promise that God made to David on this occasion?

The promise to permanently establish the dynasty of David is known by the

name of "Davidic covenant" and it is fulfilled in the kingdom of the Messiah.

d) What does the prayer that David made after receiving the promise reveal? 1) about
about himself and 2) about his relationship with God

6. a) What did David do to show his love for Jonathan?

When he found Mephibosheth, son of Jonathan, lame in both feet, he restored the lands and possessions.
to Saul, and gave him a place at the royal table, offering him friendship and honor before all Israel.

b) Make a comparison between God the Father and David regarding their treatment of Mephibosheth.
bossy.

God always fulfills his promise to his son out of love for us, he always forgives us if
we repent from the heart. David showed love for Jonathan's son because of the friendship
grade that he had with his father honoring him.

7. What were David's contributions to the Jehovah's religion?

David contributed a lot to music and played an important role in the worship; he is called 'the sweet one'.
"singer of Israel" and gave him a prominent place in the prayer to God using an instrument.
of music and I organize praise choirs pleasing to God.

Questions about David's sin and the story of Absalom (2 Samuel 11 - 20)
1. a) Upon reading chapters 11 and 12, mention 4 reasons why the sin of
David was very serious.

Commits adultery, orders the murder of Uriah, brought pain to his family

b) Comment on the attitude that Joab must have assumed upon receiving the message.
that I should put Uriah in a position of mortal danger. Remember that David
He had cursed Joab for having killed Abner (2 Samuel 3:29).

Joab might have thought that David was selfish and was looking for his own interests.

2. a) Extract from David's case the principles (the great truths) that govern in
the forgiveness of God. (See also Psalm 51.)

The confession of sins, and a humble heart

b) What does David's statement about his deceased son teach us: 'I will go to him'?
(1 Samuel 12:23)

That we are all going to die.

3. a) Mention two factors in David's household that led Amnon to

committing incest. What are the factors in your home that could lead you to
to sin?

the consequence of the sin with Bathsheba.

b) Why didn't David punish him?

why David was a bad father for indulging his children too much. And at that time the punishment
it was death.

c) Indicate the consequences of David not punishing him.

Absalom took revenge for the rape of his sister by killing Amnon and the rebellion of
Absalon.

4. a) What hidden motive could Absalom have for killing his half-brother?

The ambition to reach the throne and be the new king

b) Mention the two conflicting emotions that were in the heart of

David regarding the treatment of his son Absalom. Which prevailed?

He felt the emptiness of not having his favorite son Absalom close; he wanted his son.
would return.
And on the other hand, I did not want to violate God's law that stated that a murderer should be
dead
The one of emptiness prevailed.

c) In the story of the clever woman sent by Joab to David, at what point does the...
How was the widow similar to David in his relationship with Absalom?

That David swore a concession contrary to the law and so David agreed to Absalom
would return

d) What solution did David propose that he himself had not adopted?

It was to bring back the exiled one who was his son Absalom.

Have you partially forgiven someone? What is the outcome?

No

5. a) How did it happen that Absalom stole the heart of the people?

I feign understanding in the face of the people's disappointments and use flattery to undermine it.
influence of David and gaining the trust of Israel

Make a list of Absalom's defects.

Ambition, recklessness, distrustful, and unscrupulous

c) Indicate how Absalom's rebellion revealed the hearts of the

closest subjects to the king.

Ahithophel was the grandfather of Bathsheba and supported Absalom to take revenge on David for dishonoring him.
to his granddaughter

In the episode when Shimei cursed David, David's words seem to

attribute Absalom's uprising to a certain source. What is it?

David took it as divine judgment

e) How do you react when others insult you? Do you see your own sin?
behind the abuse of others?

As David is part of a trial due to the poor decisions being made,

6. a) Dé dos razones por las cuales Ahitofel se pasó a Absalón.

Out of revenge for his granddaughter and for personal interests, he wanted to be the chief advisor.
of Absalon.

b) What was good and what was bad in the concern that David felt for
Absalom? (see 2 Samuel 18:5).

Well, it was good to capture him to stop the uprising, and bad because he would lose his life in it.
the battle.
 c) Comment on Joab's behavior in chapters 18 and 19. (Indicate what is bad and
good of his conduct.

The good thing was that he invited David to honor the people for risking their lives against
The bad thing about Absalom was that Joab was disobedient to David.

7. a) What weakness of the kingdom of Israel is highlighted in chapter 20?

The traditional jealousies between Judah and Israel

b) How did David react to the murder of Amasa?

Indignant, I do not forgive this act even though I could not get rid of Joab.

c) Mention cases in which we tolerate evil to avoid costly consequences

that I would have to remove it.

When we fall into adultery, homicide, theft, etc. Situations in which there are difficult decisions.
to take but they must be necessary.

Questions Some events of the reign of David (2 Samuel 21 - 24)

1. a) Why was Saul's attempt to exterminate especially bad?

Gibeonites?

Because it was a violation of the covenant that Israel had made with the Gibeonites in os
times of Joshua.

b) Why was all Israel punished for Saul's crime?

because the king represented the people and perhaps the Israelites would have viewed with satisfaction the
murder holding themselves as participants in the crime.

What moral lesson do you draw from the episode?

God is holy and does not like injustice, nor does He like His covenants to be broken.

2. a) How do you explain that 2 Samuel 21:19 says that Elhanan killed Goliath?
geteo?

He was probably a brother of Goliath, but in this case we should not get confused with him.
from 1 Samuel.

b) What spiritual application do you see in the fact that David was attacked?
by giants until the end of their life?

To maintain your faith in God and to recognize that there is no one superior to God in this life.
 3. a) It is evident that chapter 22 of 2 Samuel presents the same psalm that
find in chapter 18 of the Psalms. Why are there some variations among the
two?

They can be explained as adaptations that David made for the temple music.

b) What role does God play in this Psalm?

It's fair.

c) Mention something that David says about himself, and that he does not agree with
the teachings of the New Testament.

First of all, David, still enveloped in his sins, had his heart set on God and in
his paths did not protest when the inevitable consequences of sins that
he had committed affected his kingdom and his family God forgives entirely and fulfills
always his purpose.

4. a) In David's last words, what reference does he make to inspiration?

divine of the Psalms?

David describes the ideal sovereign

b) How do we know that David is not referring to himself when he talks about the
Just governor? (see 2 Samuel 23:3-5).

Emphasizes more the covenant that God had made with David and pays less attention to the
enemies.

5. What practical lesson do you draw from the feats of the brave?

That when God accepts us as His children, He forges us and gives us discipline, and we only
we have to trust in him

6. a) Of the three theories that explain the sinfulness of David's census, which one is
the most accurate according to your opinion?

David could boast about the large number of his warriors as if the nation were his own.

b) Why did God punish Israel for David's sin?

To confirm the nobility of King David regarding his heart as a shepherd and to see if still
David trusted in God

c) Where was the place where Arauna was threshing wheat?

on Mount Moriah

d) What important event had occurred there previously? (See Genesis 22:2; 2
Chronicles 3:1
On that same mountain, Abraham goes to sacrifice his son Isaac.

What importance did the purchase of the era of Arauna have?

so that the plague and punishment upon Israel would stop

f) What spiritual lesson do you draw from David's words (2 Samuel 24:24)?

God does not like what is easy or what is acquired in an illicit way.

7. a) In your opinion, what was the most outstanding trait of their personality?
David?

His complete trust in God.

b) What were the two most permanent and important contributions of his
life?

The purchase of the land where the temple was built and the author of the idea

Make a brief comparison between the life of David and that of Jesus Christ.

Both were pursued by their enemies without seeking revenge, friends of the rejected, and
builder of brave and useful men in this David resembles Christ who also
transforms bad men into good men and had to endure the rejection of
the others before being crowned