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1 Samuel 14 · Grade 3

By Many or by Few

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Jonathan said to his armor bearer that they should go over to the Philistine garrison. It may be that the Lord would work for them, for nothing could stop the Lord from saving by many or by few. His armor bearer said he was with him with all his heart.

They chose a sign: if the Philistines said come up, the Lord had given them into their hand. The Philistines said come up, so Jonathan climbed on his hands and feet. The Lord sent a great trembling, the earth quaked, and the Philistine army melted away. The Lord saved Israel that day.

Saul had made the people swear not to eat until evening, and they grew faint. Jonathan had not heard and ate honey from his rod, and his eyes brightened. Later Saul said Jonathan must die. But the people rescued him, saying he had worked with God today.

Memory Verse

Jonathan said to the young man who bore his armor, “Come! Let’s go over to the garrison of these uncircumcised. It may be that Yahweh will work for us, for there is no restraint on Yahweh to save by many or by few.”

1 Samuel 14:6 (WEB)

Answer the Questions

  1. What did Jonathan believe about the Lord?

  2. What sign did they choose?

  3. What did the Lord send?

  4. Why were the people faint?

  5. Why did the people rescue Jonathan?

Jonathan Trusts God

Write what happened in each box.

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for being able to save by many or by few. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • How did God answer Jonathan's faith?
  • Why did Jonathan say his father troubled the land?

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