1 Samuel Bible — KJV Bible Study Guide
A free 10-lesson Bible study guide on 1 samuel bible, drawn entirely from the King James Version. Each lesson opens with a study question, gives the verse reference, and offers a short teaching note. Use it for personal devotions, a small group, or a Sunday school class.
The 10 lessons
Lesson 1 · 1 Samuel 1:11 (KJV)
Who was Samuel's mother?
Answer: Hannah
Study note. Hannah… wept, and did not eat… she vowed a vow, and said, O LORD of hosts, if thou wilt indeed look on the affliction of thine handmaid.
Lesson 2 · 1 Samuel 1:24 (KJV)
Where was Samuel brought after he was weaned?
Answer: The house of the LORD in Shiloh
Study note. She took him up with her… unto the house of the LORD in Shiloh.
Lesson 3 · 1 Samuel 3:4 (KJV)
How did God first speak to Samuel?
Answer: By a voice in the night
Study note. The LORD called Samuel: and he answered, Here am I.
Lesson 4 · 1 Samuel 4:11 (KJV)
What happened to the ark when Eli's sons took it to battle?
Answer: It was captured by the Philistines
Study note. The ark of God was taken… and the two sons of Eli, Hophni and Phinehas, were slain.
Lesson 5 · 1 Samuel 5:3 (KJV)
What god fell before the ark in the Philistine temple?
Answer: Dagon
Study note. When they of Ashdod arose early on the morrow, behold, Dagon was fallen upon his face to the earth before the ark of the LORD.
Lesson 6 · 1 Samuel 10:1 (KJV)
Who was the first king of Israel?
Answer: Saul
Study note. Samuel took a vial of oil, and poured it upon his head, and kissed him, and said, Is it not because the LORD hath anointed thee to be captain over his inheritance?
Lesson 7 · 1 Samuel 13:13 (KJV)
What sin caused God to reject Saul?
Answer: Both
Study note. Saul… offered the burnt offering… thou hast done foolishly: thou hast not kept the commandment of the LORD thy God.
Lesson 8 · 1 Samuel 16:13 (KJV)
Whom did Samuel anoint as king after Saul?
Answer: David
Study note. Samuel… anointed him in the midst of his brethren: and the Spirit of the LORD came upon David from that day forward.
Lesson 9 · 1 Samuel 17:49 (KJV)
What weapon did David use against Goliath?
Answer: A sling and a stone
Study note. David… took thence a stone, and slang it, and smote the Philistine in his forehead.
Lesson 10 · 1 Samuel 24:4 (KJV)
What did David do to Saul in the cave?
Answer: Both cutting the skirt and refusing to harm him
Study note. David… cut off the skirt of Saul's robe privily… The LORD forbid that I should do this thing unto my master, the LORD'S anointed.
Key verses to memorize
The passages this study returns to most often — pick one or two and commit them to memory this week.
Discussion questions
- Which lesson in this study surprised you the most, and why?
- How does 1 samuel bible point us to Jesus Christ and the gospel?
- Pick one verse from the key passages above. How does it shape the way you will pray, read, or live this week?
- Who in your life could you share one of these truths with in the next seven days?