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1 Chronicles 12 · Grade 4

One Heart for the King

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Chapter 12 goes back in time to show who helped David before he was king. Mighty men came to him at Ziklag. Some were relatives of Saul from Benjamin, who could shoot arrows and sling stones with either hand. Others from Gad were as swift as gazelles.

When men from Benjamin and Judah came to the stronghold, David asked if they came in peace. Then the Spirit came on Amasai. He said they were David's, that peace was to him and his helpers, for his God helped him (12:18). David received them and made them captains.

Later, armed men from every tribe came to Hebron to turn Saul's kingdom to David. The sons of Issachar had understanding of the times, to know what Israel ought to do. They all came with a perfect heart. For three days they ate and drank, and there was joy in Israel.

Show What You Know

  1. Where did the first helpers come to David?

  2. What could some Benjamites do with either hand?

  3. What did Amasai say about God?

  4. What did the sons of Issachar understand?

  5. How did the men come to Hebron?

Word Bank Fill-In

Use the word bank to fill in each blank.

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  1. Chapter 12 goes back in time to show who helped before he was king.
  2. men came to him at Ziklag.
  3. Some were relatives of from Benjamin, who could shoot arrows and sling stones with either hand.
  4. David received them and made them .
  5. They all came with a perfect .

Think About It

  1. The men of Issachar understood the times and knew what to do. How can you ask God for wisdom about what to do?

  2. Many tribes came together with one heart. How can you help your church family work together?

Memory Verse

“Then the Spirit came on Amasai, who was chief of the thirty, and he said, “We are yours, David, and on your side, you son of Jesse. Peace, peace be to you, and peace be to your helpers; for your God helps you.” Then David received them and made them captains of the band.”

1 Chronicles 12:18 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for helpers and friends. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • Why did men join David before he was king?
  • How can God's Word help you understand your times?

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