King Saul and the Witch at Endor

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King Saul and the Witch at Endor

1.) Where was the prophet Samuel at the beginning of this story?

• He had gone to the brook Cherith to escape from Saul.
• He was gathering a group of prophets together to go and see Saul.
• Saul had banished him from the country.
• He had died already and was buried at Ramah.

2.) How did Saul feel when he saw the Philistine army?

• He remembered that he had conquered them previously (when David killed Goliath) so he was confident that he would win again.
• He was very angry that these people would try to fight him again.
• He was very afraid, and frantic with fear.
• His heart failed him for fear and he fell dead on the ground.

3.) Which one of these methods did Saul not try when he went to inquire of the Lord about the situation?

• Dreams
• Urim (casting lots)
• Prophets
• Consulting idols

4.) Who did Saul ask to find a medium for him?

• His wife.
• His servants.
• His cupbearer.
• His sons.

5.) How did Saul disguise himself when he went to see the witch at Endor?

• He wore ordinary clothing.
• He wore servants' clothing.
• He wore women's clothing.
• He hid under a stack of flax on the roof.

6.) What did the witch say when Saul asked her to call up a spirit for him?

• Saul has banned mediums from the land, why are you endangering my life?
• I will do this for you only after you have eaten (and then she got a meal ready for them).
• Certainly my Lord, please ask your companions to leave.
• How much silver do you think would be a fair price for such a thing?

7.) What was the witch's name?

• Tarlathumpia
• Tabitha
• Talitha
• She isn't named.

8.) How did the witch realize that it really was Saul who was visiting her?

• She recognized Samuel and realized that he was not there because of her power.
• One of the servants called him by name.
• He told her himself that he was the king.
• Samuel called him by name.

9.) When Samuel asked why Saul had disturbed him, what two things did Saul tell Samuel to explain?

• My sons are killing each other and the Philistines are at war with me.
• The Philistines are at war with me and God has departed from me.
• David is seeking to take my throne and has put an army together who are plotting to take my life.
• God has departed from Israel and the priests are no longer to be trusted.

10.) What reason did Samuel give to Saul for what was about to happen to him?

• God was pleased with Saul, and wanted to bless him in the sight of all the people.
• The people thought that Saul was too old to reign, and they wanted a new king.
• Saul was disobedient, and he had not executed God's fierce judgment on the Amalekites.
• David had waited a long time for the reward that Saul had promised him, and now was a convenient time for him to hand over the kingdom.

11.) What did Samuel say would happen to Saul and his sons?

• Saul and his sons would all die.
• Saul would die but his sons would live.
• Saul would live but his sons would die.
• Saul and all of his sons would live and be victorious.

12.) Saul ate two things before he left the witch's house. What were they?

• Kid's meat and unleaven bread.
• Pork and lentils.
• Calf meat and unleaven bread.
• Figs and raisins.