UFDN 3001 EXAM 2025 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
According to the Introduction to 1 Samuel in the CEB Study Bible, which books comprise the
Deuteronomistic History?
1Sam 8-18 - ANS Joshua through 2 Kings
In 1 Sam 8, what is Samuel's main argument against having a king?
1Sam 8-18 - ANS Kings will take too many goods and services from the people.
From what tribe was Saul from?
1Sam 8-18 - ANS Benjamin
According to article on "Call and Anointing" on p 433 OT, which of the following elements is
typical in stories where God commissions a leader?
1Sam 8-18 - ANS Human objection to the call
In 1 Sam 13, in what way did Saul fail as king?
1Sam 8-18 - ANS He did not wait for the prophet and offered the sacrifices himself.
In 1 Sam 15, what did Saul fail to do as king?
1Sam 8-18 - ANS He did not fulfill all the obligations of holy war under the ban.
According to 1 Sam 15:22 what the LORD more desirous of than the offering of sacrifices?
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, 1Sam 8-18 - ANS Obedience
According to the study notes, what biblical passage does 1 Sam 16:7, "God doesn't look at
things like humans do. Humans see only what is visible to the eyes, but the LORD sees into the
heart," allude to? This is another example of intertextuality.
1Sam 8-18 - ANS 1 Sam 13:14
Through what act is a king officially inaugurated in ancient Israel?
1Sam 8-18 - ANS Anointing of oil by God's prophet
According to 1 Sam 18, what was the reason Saul placed David in command of troops and also
given a bride.
1Sam 8-18 - ANS Saul wanted David killed in the line of military duty.
According to the Introduction to 1 Kings in the CEB Study Bible, which of the following books of
the Bible most influenced the author of 1-2 Kings?
1 Kings 1-12 - ANS Deuteronomy
According to 1 Kings 2:1-4, what does David tell Solomon will be the secret to his success as a
king?
1 Kings 1-12 - ANS Devotion to Mosaic Torah
Which of the following statements best describes the events surrounding the accession of
Solomon to the throne following David?
1 Kings 1-12 - ANS Bathsheba and Nathan conspire to persuade David to appoint Solomon
instead of Adonijah.
What is Solomon's motivation for asking for wisdom from Yahweh?
1 Kings 1-12 - ANS He believes that wisdom is necessary to govern such a vast kingdom.
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ANSWERS
According to the Introduction to 1 Samuel in the CEB Study Bible, which books comprise the
Deuteronomistic History?
1Sam 8-18 - ANS Joshua through 2 Kings
In 1 Sam 8, what is Samuel's main argument against having a king?
1Sam 8-18 - ANS Kings will take too many goods and services from the people.
From what tribe was Saul from?
1Sam 8-18 - ANS Benjamin
According to article on "Call and Anointing" on p 433 OT, which of the following elements is
typical in stories where God commissions a leader?
1Sam 8-18 - ANS Human objection to the call
In 1 Sam 13, in what way did Saul fail as king?
1Sam 8-18 - ANS He did not wait for the prophet and offered the sacrifices himself.
In 1 Sam 15, what did Saul fail to do as king?
1Sam 8-18 - ANS He did not fulfill all the obligations of holy war under the ban.
According to 1 Sam 15:22 what the LORD more desirous of than the offering of sacrifices?
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, 1Sam 8-18 - ANS Obedience
According to the study notes, what biblical passage does 1 Sam 16:7, "God doesn't look at
things like humans do. Humans see only what is visible to the eyes, but the LORD sees into the
heart," allude to? This is another example of intertextuality.
1Sam 8-18 - ANS 1 Sam 13:14
Through what act is a king officially inaugurated in ancient Israel?
1Sam 8-18 - ANS Anointing of oil by God's prophet
According to 1 Sam 18, what was the reason Saul placed David in command of troops and also
given a bride.
1Sam 8-18 - ANS Saul wanted David killed in the line of military duty.
According to the Introduction to 1 Kings in the CEB Study Bible, which of the following books of
the Bible most influenced the author of 1-2 Kings?
1 Kings 1-12 - ANS Deuteronomy
According to 1 Kings 2:1-4, what does David tell Solomon will be the secret to his success as a
king?
1 Kings 1-12 - ANS Devotion to Mosaic Torah
Which of the following statements best describes the events surrounding the accession of
Solomon to the throne following David?
1 Kings 1-12 - ANS Bathsheba and Nathan conspire to persuade David to appoint Solomon
instead of Adonijah.
What is Solomon's motivation for asking for wisdom from Yahweh?
1 Kings 1-12 - ANS He believes that wisdom is necessary to govern such a vast kingdom.
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