1 Kings 20 · Grade 3

God of the Hills and Valleys

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Read the Story

Ben Hadad of Syria came with thirty-two kings and surrounded Samaria. He sent a message to Ahab. He demanded his silver, gold, wives, and children. Then he wanted even more. The elders told Ahab not to agree.

Ben Hadad bragged that he would crush Samaria. Ahab answered that a man putting on armor should not brag like one taking it off. A prophet told Ahab God would give him the victory. Then Ahab would know God is the Lord. Israel's young men went out, and Syria ran away.

The Syrians said Israel's God was a god of the hills. They would fight in the valley. A man of God told Ahab that God would win there too. Israel won again. Ben Hadad begged for his life. Ahab made a deal and let him go. A prophet told Ahab that God had set Ben Hadad apart for judgment. Ahab went home angry.

Memory Verse

Behold, a prophet came near to Ahab king of Israel, and said, “Yahweh says, ‘Have you seen all this great multitude? Behold, I will deliver it into your hand today. Then you will know that I am Yahweh.’”

1 Kings 20:13 (WEB)

Answer the Questions

How many kings came with Ben Hadad?
What did Ahab say about armor?
Why would God give Ahab the victory?
Where did the Syrians want to fight?
What did Ahab do with Ben Hadad?

God of Hills and Valleys

Write what happened in each box.

Prayer

Dear God, thank You for being with me everywhere. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

Did God rule only the hills?
How can you remember God is with you everywhere?