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1. What happened to Goliath's sword after David cut off Goliath's head? In other words, after Goliath was killed, what did the Jews do with his sword?


• Somehow (we don't know how) it was given for safekeeping to the priest Ahimelech in Nob. In I Samuel 21, David has fled from Saul to be with the priest in Nob. While there, he asked if he had a sword, since David left in a hurry without getting a sword. From verses 8 & 9: David asked Ahimelech, "Don't you have a spear or sword here? I haven't brought my sword or any other weapon, since the king's business was urgent. The priest replied, "The sword of Goliath the Philistine, whom you killed in the Valley of Elah, is here; it is wrapped in a cloth behind the ephod. If you want it take it, there is no sword here but that one." David said, "There is none like it; give it to me."


2. Paul and Peter each had an amanuensis for some of their letters, that is, a type of secretary. We don’t know about all of their letters, but we do know the name of the amanuensis for one of Paul’s letters and one of Peter’s letters. Which letters are they, and who were the amanuenses?


• Paul and Peter each had an amanuensis for some of their letters, that is, a type of secretary. We don’t know about all of their letters, but we do know the name of the amanuensis for one of Paul’s letters and one of Peter’s letters. Which letters are they, and who were the amanuenses? Paul: Romans 16:22: Tertius. Peter: I Peter 5:12: Silas


3. Who was the first person whose prophesy is included in the Bible?


• That would be Enoch, from Jude 14. Adam is mentioned as a prophet in Luke 11:50 & 51, but his prophecies are not included in the Bible.


4. We know of one person from the Bible who went to heaven but was not baptized; who was that?


• The thief on the cross beside Jesus.


5. Which of the Apostles had a twin?


• Thomas, also called “Didymus” which means “twin.” John 11:16; 20:24; and 21:2.


6. After Sarah died, Abraham remarried: what was his second wife’s name?


• Keturah; Genesis 25:1.


7. How many children did she bear Abraham?


• 6; Genesis 25:2.


8. What was Barnabas’ original name, and what Jewish tribe was he from?


• Acts 4:36: “Joseph, a Levite from Cyprus, whom the apostles called ‘Barnabas’.”


9. How old was Moses when he told Pharaoh to let the Jews go?


• 80. Exodus 7:7


10. Who were Peter’s partners in his fishing business?


• James and John (Luke 5:10) and Andrew (Matthew 4:18)

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