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1 Samuel 13 · Grade 3

A Man After God's Heart

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Jonathan struck the Philistine garrison at Geba. The Philistines gathered with thirty thousand chariots. Their people were as many as the sand. The men of Israel hid in caves, thickets, rocks, and pits. Some crossed the Jordan, and those with Saul followed him trembling.

Saul waited seven days, as Samuel had set. But Samuel did not come to Gilgal. The people scattered. Saul called for the burnt offering and offered it. As soon as he finished, Samuel came. Saul said he saw the people scattering and forced himself to offer it.

Samuel said Saul had done foolishly and had not kept the Lord's commandment. Now his kingdom would not continue. The Lord had sought a man after His own heart. In those days there was no smith in all Israel, and only Saul and Jonathan had a sword or spear.

Memory Verse

But now your kingdom will not continue. Yahweh has sought for himself a man after his own heart, and Yahweh has appointed him to be prince over his people, because you have not kept that which Yahweh commanded you.”

1 Samuel 13:14 (WEB)

Answer the Questions

  1. What garrison did Jonathan strike?

  2. Where did the men of Israel hide?

  3. What did Saul do when Samuel did not come?

  4. What did Samuel say about Saul's kingdom?

  5. Who had a sword or spear?

Saul Does Not Wait

Write what happened in each box.

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for helping me wait. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • Why did Saul give excuses?
  • Why do you think God wanted Saul to wait?

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