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1 Chronicles 11 · Grade 4

Shepherd of God's People

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The elders of Israel came to David at Hebron. They reminded him that Yahweh had said he would be shepherd of God's people Israel. David made a covenant with them, and they anointed him king over Israel, according to Yahweh's word by Samuel.

David and all Israel went to Jerusalem. David took the stronghold of Zion, and it became David's city. Joab went up first and became chief. David grew greater and greater, for Yahweh of Armies was with him (11:9).

The rest of the chapter lists David's mighty men, who helped make him king. When David longed for water from the well of Bethlehem, three men broke through the Philistine army to bring it. David would not drink it. He said it was like the blood of men who had risked their lives, and he poured it out to Yahweh.

Show What You Know

  1. What had Yahweh said David would be?

  2. What did David make with the elders?

  3. Who went up first and became chief?

  4. Why did David grow greater and greater?

  5. Why would David not drink the water?

Word Bank Fill-In

Use the word bank to fill in each blank.

DavidBethlehemIsraelJoabYahweh
  1. The elders of Israel came to at Hebron.
  2. David and all went to Jerusalem.
  3. went up first and became chief.
  4. David grew greater and greater, for of Armies was with him (11:9).
  5. When David longed for water from the well of , three men broke through the Philistine army to bring it.

Think About It

  1. David poured out the water because his men had risked their lives. How can you honor the people who sacrifice for you?

  2. God called David a shepherd of his people. How can you care for others like a good shepherd?

Memory Verse

In times past, even when Saul was king, it was you who led out and brought in Israel. Yahweh your God said to you, ‘You shall be shepherd of my people Israel, and you shall be prince over my people Israel.’”

1 Chronicles 11:2 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for good leaders. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • What does it mean to be a shepherd of God's people?
  • How does John 10:11 in the New Testament connect to this chapter?

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