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1 Chronicles 14 · Grade 5

The King Who Seeks God

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This chapter is a sharp contrast with Saul, who did not inquire of Yahweh. Hiram of Tyre honored David with cedar and craftsmen for a house. David perceived that Yahweh had established him, and that his kingdom was exalted for his people Israel's sake. Power was a trust, not a prize.

When the Philistines heard David was anointed king, they came to search for him. David inquired of God whether to go up, and God promised to deliver them into his hand. At Baal Perazim, David said God had broken his enemies like a breach of waters. The Philistines left their gods there, and they were burned with fire.

When they raided again, David inquired again. God gave a new plan: circle behind them and wait until the sound of marching in the mulberry trees, for God would go out before him. David did as God commanded, and they struck the Philistines from Gibeon to Gezer. Yahweh brought the fear of David on all nations.

Show What You Know

  1. How is David a contrast with Saul here?

  2. What did David perceive about his kingdom?

  3. What did David compare God's victory to?

  4. What would the sound in the mulberry trees mean?

  5. How far did they strike the Philistines?

Crossword

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Across

  1. ____ said to him
  2. ____ perceived that Yahweh had established him king over Israel
  3. And come on them opposite the mulberry ____

Down

  1. Will you deliver them into my ____
  2. For his people ____’s sake

Think About It

  1. God gave David a different plan the second time. Why is it wise to ask God each time instead of relying on what worked before?

  2. God went out before David. How does it give you courage to know God goes before you?

Memory Verse

“David did as God commanded him; and they attacked the army of the Philistines from Gibeon even to Gezer.”

1 Chronicles 14:16 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for guiding me. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • How can you keep asking God even after things go well?
  • How does it help to know God goes before you?
  • What is one way you could live out this chapter this week?

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