Friday, April 10, 2009

Answers to April 9 Questions

Who was priest? Eli

Which family in Genesis had similar problems as did Elkanah and his two wives? Jacob and his two wives Rachel and Leah

What promise did Hannah make to God if He would bless her with a son? He would be devoted to God his whole life

What did Eli think when he saw Hannah praying? She was drunk

Why did Hannah name her son Samuel? Because she called upon God’s name for him

What did Hannah do after she brought Samuel as she had promised? Praised God

How did Eli’s sons do wrong? They took the meat of the sacrifices in an unauthorized way; they committed fornication with women at the tabernacle

What did Hannah bring to Samuel every year when she would come to the tabernacle to worship? A little robe

How many more children did Hannah have? five

How did Eli react when he heard the reports about his sons? He said they should stop

What did a prophet tell Eli would be the consequences of not restraining his sons’ behavior? His family line serving as priest would be cut off; any descendants would die in the prime of life; they would have to scrounge around for food

Who did Samuel believe was calling his name? Eli

After this happened three times, what did Eli tell Samuel to do if it happened again? Answer, “Speak, Lord, because your servant is listening.”

Why did God punish Eli’s family? Because Eli refused to restrain his sons’ wickedness

What was Eli’s reaction when he heard this prophecy from Samuel? It is the Lord. Let Him do what seems good to Him.”

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