Samuel Bible — KJV Bible Study Guide
A free 10-lesson Bible study guide on 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 1:20 (KJV)
Who was Samuel's mother?
Answer: Hannah
Study note. And she called his name Samuel, saying, Because I have asked him of the LORD.
Lesson 2 · 1 Samuel 3:1 (KJV)
Where did Samuel minister as a child?
Answer: Before the LORD in Shiloh, in the temple
Study note. And the child Samuel ministered unto the LORD before Eli. And the word of the LORD was precious in those days; there was no open vision.
Lesson 3 · 1 Samuel 3:4 (KJV)
How did the LORD first call Samuel?
Answer: By a voice in the night while he lay in the temple
Study note. And the LORD called Samuel: and he answered, Here am I. And he ran unto Eli, and said, Here am I; for thou calledst me.
Lesson 4 · 1 Samuel 3:5 (KJV)
Who did Samuel first think was calling him?
Answer: Eli the priest
Study note. And he ran unto Eli, and said, Here am I; for thou calledst me. And he said, I called not; lie down again.
Lesson 5 · 1 Samuel 3:14 (KJV)
What terrible message did Samuel deliver to Eli?
Answer: Judgment upon Eli's house because his sons made themselves vile and he restrained them not
Study note. And therefore I have sworn unto the house of Eli, that the iniquity of Eli's house shall not be purged with sacrifice nor offering for ever.
Lesson 6 · 1 Samuel 8:4 (KJV)
What did the people ask Samuel for that displeased him?
Answer: A king to be like all the nations
Study note. Then all the elders of Israel gathered themselves together, and came to Samuel unto Ramah, And said unto him, Behold, thou art old, and thy sons walk not in thy ways: now make us a king to judge us like all the nations.
Lesson 7 · 1 Samuel 8:7 (KJV)
What did God tell Samuel about the people's request for a king?
Answer: They have not rejected thee, but they have rejected me, that I should not reign over them
Study note. And the LORD said unto Samuel, Hearken unto the voice of the people in all that they say unto thee: for they have not rejected thee, but they have rejected me, that I should not reign over them.
Lesson 8 · 1 Samuel 16:13 (KJV)
Whom did Samuel anoint as king in Bethlehem?
Answer: David the son of Jesse
Study note. Then Samuel took the horn of oil, and 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 12:23 (KJV)
What did Samuel say when the people feared his judgment?
Answer: God forbid that I should sin against the LORD in ceasing to pray for you: but I will teach you the good and the right way
Study note. Moreover as for me, God forbid that I should sin against the LORD in ceasing to pray for you: but I will teach you the good and the right way.
Lesson 10 · 1 Samuel 25:1 (KJV)
How is Samuel described at his death?
Answer: All the Israelites were gathered together, and lamented him, and buried him in his house at Ramah
Study note. And Samuel died; and all the Israelites were gathered together, and lamented him, and buried him in his house at Ramah.
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 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?