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The Boy Samuel Quiz

A boy heard his name in the dark and learned to answer God. See how much you remember about 1 Samuel 3. Complete the quiz to unlock a free 7-day prayer guide!

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  1. Who did the boy Samuel serve under?
    • Eli
    • Aaron
    • Samson
  2. What was rare in those days?
    • A word from the LORD
    • Bread
    • Rain
  3. Where was Samuel lying when God called?
    • The temple of the LORD
    • A field
    • A boat
  4. When Samuel first heard the voice, who did he run to?
    • Eli
    • His mother
    • Jesse
  5. Why did Samuel not know who was calling?
    • He did not yet know the LORD
    • It was too dark
    • He was asleep
  6. What did Eli tell Samuel to say?
    • Speak, LORD; for thy servant heareth
    • Go away
    • Who is there
  7. How many times did the LORD call before Eli understood?
    • The third time
    • Once
    • Seven times
  8. What did Samuel finally answer?
    • Speak; for thy servant heareth
    • I am afraid
    • Not now
  9. What did Samuel grow up to become?
    • A prophet of the LORD
    • A king
    • A soldier
  10. What does this story teach about hearing God?
    • Be ready to listen and obey
    • Speak louder than others
    • Wait to be forced

The Boy Samuel Quiz Answers & Bible References

Every answer below, with the King James Bible verse it comes from — so you can look up each one for yourself.

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  1. Who did the boy Samuel serve under?

    Eli

    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.

    1 Samuel 3:1 (KJV)

  2. What was rare in those days?

    A word from the LORD

    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.

    1 Samuel 3:1 (KJV)

  3. Where was Samuel lying when God called?

    The temple of the LORD

    And ere the lamp of God went out in the temple of the LORD, where the ark of God was, and Samuel was laid down to sleep;

    1 Samuel 3:3 (KJV)

  4. When Samuel first heard the voice, who did he run to?

    Eli

    And the LORD called Samuel again the third time. And he arose and went to Eli, and said, Here am I; for thou didst call me. And Eli perceived that the LORD had called the child.

    1 Samuel 3:8 (KJV)

  5. Why did Samuel not know who was calling?

    He did not yet know the LORD

    Now Samuel did not yet know the LORD, neither was the word of the LORD yet revealed unto him.

    1 Samuel 3:7 (KJV)

  6. What did Eli tell Samuel to say?

    Speak, LORD; for thy servant heareth

    Therefore Eli said unto Samuel, Go, lie down: and it shall be, if he call thee, that thou shalt say, Speak, LORD; for thy servant heareth. So Samuel went and lay down in his place.

    1 Samuel 3:9 (KJV)

  7. How many times did the LORD call before Eli understood?

    The third time

    And the LORD called Samuel again the third time. And he arose and went to Eli, and said, Here am I; for thou didst call me. And Eli perceived that the LORD had called the child.

    1 Samuel 3:8 (KJV)

  8. What did Samuel finally answer?

    Speak; for thy servant heareth

    And the LORD came, and stood, and called as at other times, Samuel, Samuel. Then Samuel answered, Speak; for thy servant heareth.

    1 Samuel 3:10 (KJV)

  9. What did Samuel grow up to become?

    A prophet of the LORD

    And all Israel from Dan even to Beer-sheba knew that Samuel was established to be a prophet of the LORD.

    1 Samuel 3:20 (KJV)

  10. What does this story teach about hearing God?

    Be ready to listen and obey

    And the LORD came, and stood, and called as at other times, Samuel, Samuel. Then Samuel answered, Speak; for thy servant heareth.

    1 Samuel 3:10 (KJV)