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1 Chronicles 18 · Grade 5

Victory Given, Treasure Dedicated

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Chapter 18 summarizes David's wars as proof that God was keeping his word. The Philistines, Moab, Zobah, Damascus, and Edom all came under David's rule. Twice the Chronicler says the same thing: Yahweh gave victory to David wherever he went. The success belonged to God, not only to David's skill.

The chapter also shows what David did with his gains. The shields of gold, the bronze from Hadadezer's cities, and the gifts of Tou king of Hamath were all dedicated to Yahweh, along with silver and gold from every nation he subdued. Verse 8 notes that Solomon used this bronze for the bronze sea, the pillars, and the vessels of the temple.

David's victories prepared materials for a temple he would never build. Verse 14 adds the moral center of his kingdom: David executed justice and righteousness for all his people. Power, wealth, and justice were all turned toward God's purposes.

Show What You Know

  1. What does chapter 18 prove?

  2. To whom did the success belong?

  3. What did Solomon use the bronze for?

  4. What did David's victories prepare?

  5. What is the moral center of David's kingdom?

Crossword

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Across

  1. David defeated ____ king of Zobah
  2. ____ David also dedicated these to Yahweh

Down

  1. ____ defeated the Philistines and subdued them
  2. And the Moabites became ____ to David and brought tribute
  3. David took very much ____

Think About It

  1. David gathered materials for a temple he would never see. How can you serve God in ways that will help people after you?

  2. Victory came from God, and David gave the treasure back to God. How can you give God the credit for your successes?

Memory Verse

“He put garrisons in Edom; and all the Edomites became servants to David. Yahweh gave victory to David wherever he went.”

1 Chronicles 18:13 (WEB)

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Prayer

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

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • How can you celebrate a success without bragging?
  • How can you serve God in ways that help people after you?
  • How can you use something good in your life to bless others?

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