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Lesson 2: Israel Unites Under Saul

Lesson 2 from The United Kingdom by Rhodes Davis.

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Lesson Focus

Scripture Reading: 1 Samuel 11:1 – 12:25

Although Saul was anointed king, the people had not united under his rule. It appears that Saul returned to his father and continued to work for him. However, he wisely unites Israel to fight against the Ammonites and, in so doing, unites them as a people.

Questions for Discussion & Study

  1. What city did the Ammonites besiege? Find it on a map.

  2. What were the terms of surrender that the Ammonites offered?

  3. What message did Saul send to the tribes of Israel?

  4. How many men came to fight for Israel? What was the result of the battle?

  5. What did some people want to do to those who rejected Saul initially? What was Saul’s response?

  6. How had Samuel acted as a judge before the people?

  7. What was essentially the message of Samuel at Saul’s coronation?

  8. How did the people react to the thunder and rain that Samuel asked God to send?

  9. What is Samuel’s exhortation at the conclusion of chapter 12?