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1 Kings 12 · Grade 1

Rehoboam Chooses

Name Date

Trace the Words

Trace the words and the verse.

KIND
HARSH
ADVICE
TRIBES
He said to them, “Depart for three days, then come back to me.” So the people departed.

1 Kings 12:5 (WEB)

Match the Pictures

Draw a line from each sentence to its picture.

Rehoboam became king.
The people asked for help.
Old men gave good advice.
Kind words would help.
Jeroboam made gold calves.

The Kingdom Splits

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

It is too much for you to go up to Jerusalem

For all Israel had come to Shechem to make him king

Now therefore make the hard service of your father

When all Israel saw that the king didn’t listen to them

Draw people listening to good advice.

Memory Verse

“He said to them, “Depart for three days, then come back to me.” So the people departed.”

1 Kings 12:5 (WEB)

Prayer

Dear God, thank You for wise friends. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • Who helps you choose well?
  • How can you speak kindly?
  • How can you share a job with your family?

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