King Saul Consults a Medium

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King Saul Consults a Medium

Last updated over 1 year ago

40 Nsɛmmisa

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What caused Saul to be afraid when he saw the Philistine army?

Saul was too weak

The Philistines came to attack

Samuel had died

The Israelites were unprepared

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Why did God not answer Saul when he inquired?

God was angry with Saul.

Saul didn't pray enough.

God was unavailable at that moment.

God was silent because Saul rejected His will.

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Why was the medium surprised when Samuel appeared?

She doubted the authenticity of the summoning.

She was frightened by the ritual's intensity.

She feared Saul's reaction to seeing Samuel.

She did not expect to see him in spirit form.

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According to Poole, why was the plural ‘gods’ used?

Medium's hallucination

Visible to Saul only

Hebrew language custom

Samuel only to medium

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What did Saul do regarding mediums and spiritists?

Asked them for help

Welcomed them

Put them out of the land

Ignored them

Where did Saul and the Israelites camp in preparation for battle?

Gilboa

Samaria

Jerusalem

Shunem

What city was Samuel buried in after his death?

Bethel

Shiloh

Ramah

Jericho

How did Saul hope to hear from God?

By reading scriptures.

Through dreams, Urim, and prophets.

Visiting the high priest.

Speaking to a medium.

What did Saul seek from God through dreams?

For personal entertainment.

To gain wealth and power.

To defeat his enemies.

To receive guidance and messages.

Why did God not reveal more to Saul?

Saul lacked faith.

God was testing Saul.

Saul rejected God's previously revealed will.

Saul prayed at the wrong times.

What was Saul's initial reaction upon seeing Samuel's spirit?

He demanded Samuel's advice on current matters.

He called out Samuel's name with reverence.

He questioned the medium about the spirit's identity.

He stooped, faced the ground, and bowed down.

How did the medium describe the spirit that she saw?

A child with a friendly disposition.

A young man in royal attire.

An old man covered with a mantle.

A figure in shining armor and a sword.

Why did some reject the idea of a medium's hallucination?

Saul saw Samuel too

Medium was terrified

Voice in the dark

Samuel spoke to medium

Why was the medium frightened during the appearance of Samuel?

Visible to Saul only

Medium seen Samuel

Hebrew language custom

Samuel spoke to Saul

What is suggested to explain the appearance of Samuel?

Crystal ball appearance

Real appearance of Samuel

Hallucination of medium

Séance voice

What is the reason why the LORD will not speak to Saul?

Saul showed kindness to Amalekites.

Saul destroyed the idol worshipers.

Saul is not praying enough.

The LORD has become Saul's enemy.

Why does Saul want Samuel to reveal what to do?

Saul wants to know the future.

Saul needs military advice.

Saul is losing faith.

God does not answer Saul anymore.

Why did the LORD take the kingdom from Saul?

Saul was too old.

Saul did not seek advice from Samuel.

Saul was not a good ruler.

Saul did not obey God's instructions.

Who did the LORD give the kingdom to instead of Saul?

David.

Goliath.

Saul's son.

Jonathan.

Why did Samuel ask Saul, seeing the LORD had departed?

Saul was favored

Saul needed more guidance

Samuel was on the LORD’s side

Saul was righteous

What message did Samuel confirm to Saul?

Samuel's prophecy

A new revelation

The message of the LORD

Saul's pleas

What is the test for any spirit encounter?

Personal feelings

Miraculous signs

Historical accuracy

Faithfulness to the Biblical message

Why did Saul continue seeking Samuel's advice?

For spiritual comfort

To please God

Hoping the news would get better

To test Samuel

What did Samuel mention giving to David?

Kingdom

Scepter

Crown

Robe

What did Saul grab from Samuel in desperation?

Robe

Staff

Mantle

Sword

What did the medium say Samuel was covered with?

Shawl

Robe

Mantle

Cape

What word is used for both robe and mantle?

Kingly

Prophet

Meheel

Garment

What was Saul's reaction to the words of Samuel?

Anger and defiance

Fear and loss of strength

Confusion and amusement

Courage and determination

Why did Saul have no strength in him at that moment?

He was cursed by Samuel

He hadn't eaten all day or night

He was ill

He was exhausted from fighting

What did Saul do physically when he heard the words of Samuel?

Fainted

Screamed in terror

Ran away

Fell full length on the ground

What made it unbearable for Saul to hear the words of Samuel?

The prospect of losing the battle

The scorn of the people

The news of Samuel's death

The knowledge that the LORD was his adversary

Why did the medium offer food to Saul?

To give him strength

To poison him

To mock him

To trick him

What did Saul finally do after the woman urged him?

Got angry

Fainted

Left the house

Arose from the ground

What did the medium bake for Saul and his servants?

A cake

A loaf of bread

Unleavened bread

A pie

When did Saul and his companions leave the medium's house?

In the morning

The next day

That night

At noon

Why was Saul severely troubled when the woman came to him?

Saul was ill.

The woman was disrespectful.

Saul had bad dreams.

They were both living in rebellion against God.

What was the significance of the dinner Saul ate that night?

It was a quick meal.

It was a joyful feast.

It was like the last meal of a man awaiting execution.

It was a form of celebration.

What did Saul do after his encounter with the woman?

He celebrated his victory.

He sought another consultation.

He fought a battle.

He left resigned to his sad fate.

Why did the Lord not answer Saul after consulting the medium?

The medium was deceitful.

Saul used the wrong words.

God's decree could not be altered.

God was unavailable.