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 |