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1 Kings 1 · Preschool

Long Live the King!

Name Date

Color the crown, the horn of oil, and the trumpet. Solomon became king!

Can you find these in the picture? Circle each one!

Bible 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)

Prayer

Thank You, God, for making me!

Take It Home

Read the verse aloud. Say: The people were happy because God gave them a new king. Let's clap and say, Long live King Solomon!

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1 Kings 1 · Kindergarten

A New King

Name Date

Trace the Words

Trace each word with your pencil.

KING
OIL
HORN
JOY
Also, Solomon sits on the throne of the kingdom.

1 Kings 1:46 (WEB)

Match the Pictures

Draw a line from each word to its picture.

KING
OIL
HORN
MULE

Mini Maze

Help find the way through the maze.

Draw It

Draw a crown for a king.

Prayer

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

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • Who did David promise would be king?
  • What did the people shout for Solomon?

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1 Kings 1 · Grade 1

Solomon Is King

Name Date

Trace the Words

Trace the words and the verse.

KING
DAVID
PROMISE
TRUMPET
Also, Solomon sits on the throne of the kingdom.

1 Kings 1:46 (WEB)

Match the Pictures

Draw a line from each sentence to its picture.

David was old.
Adonijah wanted to be king.
Solomon rode on David's mule.
Zadok poured oil on Solomon.
The people blew the trumpet.

A New King

Write the number 1 to 4 in each circle to show the right order.

Then Nathan spoke to Bathsheba the mother of Solomon

Zadok the priest took the horn of oil from the Tent

So that the earth shook with their sound

Now King David was old and advanced in years

Draw a crown for a king.

Memory Verse

“Also, Solomon sits on the throne of the kingdom.”

1 Kings 1:46 (WEB)

Prayer

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

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • How did Nathan help King David?
  • What can you do when someone breaks a rule?
  • What would you like to say to God about this chapter?

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1 Kings 1 · Grade 2

A Promise Kept

Name Date

Read the Story

King David was very old. His son Adonijah said he would be king. But David had made a promise. He said Solomon would be king after him.

Nathan the prophet came to David. Bathsheba, Solomon's mother, came too. They told David what Adonijah had done. David kept his promise.

Solomon rode on David's own mule. Zadok the priest poured oil on his head. They blew the trumpet. All the people shouted, Long live King Solomon! They were so happy that the ground shook.

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)

Show What You Know

Circle the right answer, or write it on the lines.

  1. Who said he would be king?

    OilAdonijahLong live King Solomon!

  2. What had David promised?

  3. Who came to tell David?

    Nathan and BathshebaOilLong live King Solomon!

  4. What did Zadok pour on Solomon?

    OilAdonijahLong live King Solomon!

  5. What did the people shout?

    AdonijahOilLong live King Solomon!

Word Search

Find and circle each word. Words go across and down.

RAGSDKZEUMNNOATAVTMOMLDHDTFDINOORORSANAMNOKUTVTTOINUMLIEHNJEUPJDDAWAFVEPGWNKHPFTP
  • ADONIJAH
  • ANOINTED
  • SOLOMON
  • TRUMPET
  • NATHAN
  • THRONE
  • ZADOK
  • DAVID

Prayer

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

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • How did David keep his promise?
  • How did the people feel when Solomon became king?

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1 Kings 1 · Grade 3

David Keeps His Promise

Name Date

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.

1
2
3
4

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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1 Kings 1 · Grade 4

God's Chosen King

Name Date

Read and Think

First Kings begins at the end of King David's life. David was old and weak, and his son Adonijah saw a chance to take the throne. Joab the army captain and Abiathar the priest followed him. Adonijah offered sacrifices and held a feast, calling himself king.

But God had chosen Solomon, and David had made a promise to Bathsheba. Nathan the prophet made a wise plan. Bathsheba went in to the king, and then Nathan came in to support her words. David acted at once. He swore that Solomon would reign after him and sit on his throne.

Zadok the priest, Nathan the prophet, and Benaiah brought Solomon down to Gihon on David's mule. Zadok took the horn of oil from the Tent and anointed him. The people shouted so loudly that the earth shook. Adonijah's guests ran away in fear. Adonijah held onto the horns of the altar, but Solomon said that if he proved worthy, not a hair of his would fall to the earth.

Show What You Know

  1. Who followed Adonijah?

  2. What wise plan did Nathan make?

  3. Where did Zadok get the horn of oil?

  4. What did Solomon say about Adonijah?

Word Bank Fill-In

Use the word bank to fill in each blank.

SolomonthroneAdonijahNathanDavid
  1. David was old and weak, and his son saw a chance to take the throne.
  2. But God had chosen , and David had made a promise to Bathsheba.
  3. the prophet made a wise plan.
  4. acted at once.
  5. He swore that Solomon would reign after him and sit on his .

Think About It

  1. David kept his promise even when he was old and weak. Is there a promise you need to keep?

  2. Nathan spoke up when something was wrong. Who is a person you can tell when you see trouble?

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)

Copy It

Prayer

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

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • How does this chapter show that God's plans stand?
  • How can you listen to good advice from people who care about you?

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1 Kings 1 · Grade 5

The Throne of David

Name Date

Read and Think

First Kings opens with Israel at a turning point. King David was old, and the question of who would rule next was not yet settled in public. Adonijah, David's oldest living son, exalted himself and said he would be king. He gathered chariots and runners, and won over Joab and Abiathar the priest. Others, like Zadok, Benaiah, and Nathan, stayed loyal to David.

Nathan knew that God had chosen Solomon. He urged Bathsheba to remind David of his oath, and then he confirmed her words. David answered with a solemn promise: as God lives, Solomon would reign after him. He gave clear orders. Solomon would ride the king's own mule, be anointed at Gihon, and sit on the throne as ruler over Israel and Judah.

The anointing was public and joyful. Zadok poured the oil, the trumpet sounded, and the people said, Long live King Solomon! When the news reached Adonijah's feast, his guests scattered. Adonijah ran to the altar and held its horns for safety. Solomon showed mercy and sent him home. David blessed God, who had let him see his son on the throne. In the New Testament, Jesus is called the Son of David, the King whose kingdom will never end (Luke 1:32-33).

Show What You Know

  1. What did Adonijah gather to show he was king?

  2. Who stayed loyal to David?

  3. What orders did David give for Solomon?

  4. What did David bless God for?

Crossword

34251

Across

  1. And the mighty men who belonged to ____.
  2. Assuredly ____ your son shall reign after me.
  3. The king has sent with him ____ the priest.

Down

  1. Then ____ the son of Haggith exalted himself.
  2. But he didn’t call ____ the prophet.

Think About It

  1. Adonijah exalted himself, but God lifts up the humble. How can you choose humility this week?

  2. Solomon showed mercy to his brother. Where could you show mercy to someone who wronged you?

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)

Copy It

Prayer

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

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • What does it mean to exalt yourself?
  • How can you include people instead of leaving them out?
  • What is one way you could live out this chapter this week?

Scripture: World English Bible, public domain, eBible.org. © 2026 The Daily Rooted. Free to print and copy for church and home use; not for resale. Original line art.