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1 Chronicles 19 · Grade 5

Strength Without Presumption

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The chapter opens with an act of kindness. David remembered the kindness of Nahash and sent comforters to his son Hanun. But Ammon's princes suspected a trick, and Hanun humiliated David's servants. David protected their dignity by letting them wait at Jericho until their beards had grown.

Ammon then hired thirty-two thousand chariots and the king of Maacah with his people. Joab found the enemy set against him on two sides. He divided the army with his brother Abishai, and they agreed that whichever side was stronger would help the other.

Joab's words in verse 13 are a model of faith: he told the army to be courageous and strong for their people and the cities of their God, and to let Yahweh do what seemed good to him. He fought hard but left the outcome in God's hands. The Syrians fled before Joab, Ammon fled before Abishai, and later the Syrians would no longer help Ammon.

Show What You Know

  1. Why did David send comforters to Hanun?

  2. How did David protect his servants' dignity?

  3. What did Joab and Abishai agree to do?

  4. How did Joab leave the outcome?

  5. What would the Syrians no longer do?

Crossword

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Across

  1. The children of ____ gathered themselves together from their cities
  2. And put them in array against the ____

Down

  1. And the king of Maacah with his ____
  2. I will show kindness to ____ the son of Nahash
  3. So ____ sent messengers to comfort him concerning his father

Think About It

  1. Joab worked hard but said, May Yahweh do what seems good. How can you do your best and still trust God with the result?

  2. David cared for his servants after they were shamed. How can you help protect someone who has been embarrassed?

Memory Verse

“When David heard of it, he sent Joab with all the army of the mighty men.”

1 Chronicles 19:8 (WEB)

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Prayer

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

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • How can you do your best and trust God with the result?
  • Who can you stand beside when things are hard?
  • What is one way you could live out this chapter this week?

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