Brief Review of Chapter 6
Study Questions on Chapter 7
1. From Bethshemesh, where was the ark next taken? How long did it stay there?
2. Whose household was appointed to keep the ark and what provisions were made for looking after it?
3. What is meant by the expression “all the house of
4. What conditions did Samuel lay out for the Israelites to be right with God? Did they respond appropriately?
5. Describe Baal worship. What was the Ashteroth?
6. What did the Israelites do at Mizpah?
7. What did the Philistines do when they heard the Israelites were gathered at Mizpah?
8. Describe the Israelites preparations for battle and the results.
9. What was the significance of the stone set up by Samuel after the battle was won? What song do we now sing that references this occasion?
10. What lasting effect did the Israelite’s repentance have on their relationship with the Philistines? The Amorites?
11. Describe Samuel’s judgeship of the Israelites as indicated at the end of the chapter.