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1 Kings 1 · Grade 3

David Keeps His Promise

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Read the Story

King David was old and stayed in bed. His son Adonijah decided to make himself king. He had a big feast, but he did not invite Nathan the prophet, Zadok the priest, or his brother Solomon.

Nathan told Bathsheba to go to the king. She reminded David that he had promised that Solomon would be king. While she was talking, Nathan came in and said the same thing. David promised again that Solomon would sit on his throne that very day.

David told them to put Solomon on his own mule and take him down to Gihon. There Zadok anointed Solomon with oil. They blew the trumpet, and the people played pipes and rejoiced. When Adonijah heard, he was afraid. Solomon let him go home in peace.

Memory Verse

Zadok the priest took the horn of oil from the Tent, and anointed Solomon. They blew the trumpet; and all the people said, “Long live King Solomon!”

1 Kings 1:39 (WEB)

Answer the Questions

  1. What did Adonijah decide to do?

  2. Who did Adonijah not invite to his feast?

  3. What did Bathsheba remind David?

  4. Where did Solomon ride on the king's mule?

  5. What did Solomon do for Adonijah?

A New King

Write what happened in each box.

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for choosing good leaders. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • Why did Adonijah's guests run away?
  • How can you help a friend keep a promise?

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