11. “…Behold to obey is better than sacrifice and to hearken than the fat of rams”. This statement was Samuel’s reaction to
A. David’s defense of his son
B. Saul’s defence of disobedience
C. King Agag’s defence of his victory
D. Eli’s defence of the sins of his sons
12. On Mount Gilboa, king Saul decided to commit suicide in order to avoid
A. ridicule from the Philistines
B. witnessing the death of his sons
C. Being killed by his armour-bearer
D. the agony of the injuries received.
13. David bitterly mourned when Abner was slain by
A. Ishbosheth
B. Absolom
C. Asahel
D. Joab
14. One of the main features of Solomon’s prayer at the dedication of the Temple was the
A. Celebration of God who is faithful to his Covenant
B. recognition that God loves sacrifices
C. assertion that God dwells in man-made houses
D. proclamation that no prayers be henceforth made outside the temple
15. In spite of Solomon’s apostasy his empire remained intact until his death because
A. God deferred, for David’s sake, the punishment due to him
B. he won decisive victories over his enemies
C. he always took wise decisions
D. he made surrounding nations fight among themselves