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1 Samuel 15 · Grade 2

Saul Keeps the Best

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God gave Saul a job. He was to destroy all that belonged to the enemy, the Amalekites. Saul won the battle. But he kept their king alive. He kept the best sheep and cattle too.

Samuel came to Saul. Saul said, I have performed the commandment of Yahweh. But Samuel heard sheep and cattle! Saul had not obeyed all the way.

Samuel said to obey is better than sacrifice. Saul had said no to God's word. So God said no to Saul being king. Samuel turned to go. Saul held his robe, and it tore.

Memory Verse

Samuel said, “Has Yahweh as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying Yahweh’s voice? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to listen than the fat of rams.

1 Samuel 15:22 (WEB)

Show What You Know

Circle the right answer, or write it on the lines.

  1. Who was the enemy?

    To obeyThe AmalekitesSheep and cattle

  2. What did Saul keep?

  3. What did Samuel hear?

    Sheep and cattleTo obeyThe Amalekites

  4. What is better than sacrifice?

    To obeyThe AmalekitesSheep and cattle

  5. What tore?

    To obeySamuel's robeThe Amalekites

Word Search

Find and circle each word. Words go across and down.

SACRIFICEGHAMALEKWIBYOUHHNBWUBBVFHLIREJECTEDFEHDYTGFHDROBEETTKFHBLSHEEPNUSAULFVRJ
  • SACRIFICE
  • REJECTED
  • AMALEK
  • BETTER
  • SHEEP
  • OBEY
  • SAUL
  • ROBE

Prayer

Dear God, thank You for teaching me to obey. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • Why is half obeying not really obeying?
  • Why did Saul blame the people?

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