| A | B |
| Samuel | Last judge; prophet who was a holy man of prayer |
| Hannah | Mother of Samuel |
| Eli | High priest at Shiloh who raised Samuel |
| prophet | A person who speaks for God |
| Philistines | Attacked Israel and captured Ark of the Covenant |
| Shiloh | Sanctuary where Ark was kept where Hannah prayed |
| Saul | First king of Israel; warrior-king anointed by Samuel |
| Jesse | Father of 7 sons, including David |
| David | Shepherd boy chosen by God as king of Israel |
| Goliath | Giant Philistine killed by David |
| Jonathan | Son of Saul; David's best friend |
| Mt. Gilboa | Site of battle where Saul and his sons died |
| Psalter | Israel's songbook |
| Psalms | Prayer songs; many composed by David |