1 Chronicles 20 · Grade 5

The Victory Continues

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Read and Think

Chapter 20 completes the war with Ammon. At the time when kings go out, Joab led the army, besieged Rabbah, and overthrew it, while David stayed at Jerusalem. David received the king's crown of gold and precious stones.

Verses 4-8 tell of three battles with the Philistines against descendants of the giant at Gath. Sibbecai defeated Sippai, Elhanan defeated Lahmi the brother of Goliath, and Jonathan son of Shimea defeated a huge man with six fingers on each hand and six toes on each foot, who defied Israel.

The last verse sums it up: these were born to the giant in Gath, and they fell by the hand of David and his servants. The story that began when young David faced Goliath ends with his servants finishing the work. The enemies who once terrified Israel were no longer a threat.

Show What You Know

Who overthrew Rabbah?
Where did David stay while Joab led the army?
Who defeated the brother of Goliath?
What did the huge man at Gath do?
Who finished the work against the giants?

Crossword

Across

Then David and all the people returned to ____
Of the sons of the ____

Down

He brought out the ____ who were in it
But ____ stayed at Jerusalem

Think About It

David's servants finished the work David began against the giants. How can you continue the good work of believers who came before you?
The Chronicler focuses on God's faithfulness. How can you see God's faithfulness in your own story?

Memory Verse

“These were born to the giant in Gath; and they fell by the hand of David and by the hand of his servants.”

1 Chronicles 20:8 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for being strong for me. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

How can you continue the work of faithful believers?
Where do you see God's faithfulness in your life?
What is one way you could live out this chapter this week?