"....Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice and to hearken than the fat of rams" This statement was Samuel's reaction to

A. David's defence of his sin

B. Saul's defense of disobedience

C. King Agag's defence of his victory

D. Eli's defense of the sins of his sons

On Mount Gilboa, king Saul decided to commit suicide in order to avoid

A. ridicule from the Philistines

B. witnessing the death of his sons

C. being killed by his armour bearer

D. the agony of the injuries received

David bitterly mourned when Abner was slain by

A. Ishboshet

B. Absalom

C. Asahel

D. Joab

One of the main features of Solomon's prayer at the dedication of the Temple was the

A. celebration of God who is faithful to his convenant

B. recognition that God loves sacrifices

C. assertion that God dwells in man-made houses

D. proclamation that no prayers be henceforth made outside the temple

In spite of Solomon's apostasy, his empire remained intact until his death because

A. God offered for David's sake, the punishment due to him

B. he won decisive victories over his enemies

C. he always took wise decisions

D. he made surrounding nations fight among themselves

"Your father made our yoke heavy. Now therefore, lighten the hard service of your father" These were the words of

A. Jeroboam

B. Solomon

C. David

D. Ahijah

Obadiah, Ahab's servant, made history for himself by

A. arresting the prophets of Yahweh

B. executing all the prophets

C. hiding and feeding some of the prophets in a cave

D. inciting the prophets to rebel against king Ahab

The contest between Elijah and the prophets of Baal took place at mount

A. Olive

B. Tabor

C. Sinai

D. Camel

King Jehosaphat was commended for adopting his father's policies which included

A. removing Maacah, his grandmother from being queen

B. waging wars with the king of Israel

C. allowing the cult prostitutes to operate

D. burning of incense at the high places

God's constant love for unfaithful Israel is demonstrated in the book of

A. Amos

B. Isaiah

C. Hosea

D. Ezekiel