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Lesson 4: Victory over the Philistines

Lesson 4 from The United Kingdom by Rhodes Davis.

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Lesson Focus

Scripture Reading: 1 Samuel 14:1 – 14:52

God gives Israel victory over the Philistines and other enemies that surround them. During the Philistine war, Saul makes a foolish promise that almost cost his son’s life.

Questions for Discussion & Study

  1. What brave thing did Jonathan do? Why was he so brave?

  2. What sign did Jonathan look for when he met the Philistines? How many people did he kill?

  3. What was the cause of the noise in the Philistine camp? What two groups joined with Israel to fight against the Philistines?

  4. What foolish oath did Saul make? What was Jonathan’s assessment of the oath?

  5. What effect did the oath have on the army? What sin did they commit?

  6. Why did God not answer Saul in v.37? Who spared Jonathan’s life?

  7. What nations did Saul make war against? Be able to find them on a map.

  8. What was the relationship to Abner, the commander of Saul’s army, to Saul?