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WARNEFORD SCHOLARSHIPS 673 VI Ktavncfoib JFivnt Class Scf10Iar 5t1t -Ci dftr$t antt ukconti JSoo&S of Samuel What is known or probably conjectured as to the date and authorship of these books Note briefly the various phases of the relations between Israel and the Philistines in the period covered by these books Explain the tiue character of the Prophetic Office and illustrate your answer by references to the career of Samuel How far and for what reason was the desire for kin blameable in the Israelites י Sketch the character of Saul illustrating it by references to any noteworthy incidents of his history What signs are there of growth during his reign in the military strength and political organization of Israel Give brief accounts Of the call of David to the kingdom Of his service under Achish Of his victories over Ammon and Syria What indications have we in his earlier history of the tendencies which led to his great sin How was this sin punished What Psalms of David are included in these books What is the special position of the Psalms in Holy Scripture Note any which illustrate David's history 10 Where was the Ark placed in the reign of David Why was his desire to build Temple forbidden and what promise accompanied the prohibition 11 Give some account of Hophni Asahel Abishai Abner Nathan Benaiah Gad Sheba Ahitophel Shimei υ υ