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1 Samuel 11 · Grade 3

As One Man

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Read the Story

Nahash the Ammonite camped against Jabesh Gilead. The men of Jabesh offered to serve him. But he made a cruel threat that would shame all Israel. The elders asked for seven days to send men through Israel.

The messengers came to Gibeah, and the people wept. Saul was coming from the field behind the oxen. He heard, and God's Spirit came mightily on him. His anger burned. He sent pieces of oxen through Israel as a warning. All must come out after Saul and Samuel. The fear of the Lord fell on the people, and they came out as one man.

Saul split the army into three groups. They struck the Ammonites in the morning watch, and the city was saved. The people wanted to put to death those who had despised Saul. But Saul said no man would be put to death that day, for the Lord had rescued Israel. They went to Gilgal, made Saul king, and rejoiced greatly.

Memory Verse

“God’s Spirit came mightily on Saul when he heard those words, and his anger burned hot.”

1 Samuel 11:6 (WEB)

Answer the Questions

  1. Who camped against Jabesh Gilead?

  2. How many days did the elders ask for?

  3. What came on Saul when he heard?

  4. How did the people come out?

  5. Why did Saul refuse to put anyone to death?

Saul Saves Jabesh

Write what happened in each box.

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for rescuing your people. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • How can you work with others when someone needs help?
  • Why did Saul give God the credit?

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