1 Samuel 18 · Grade 3
Knit Together
Read the Story
After David spoke with Saul, the soul of Jonathan was knit with the soul of David. Jonathan loved him as his own soul. They made a covenant. Jonathan gave David his robe, clothing, sword, bow, and sash. Saul kept David with him. He set him over the men of war.
When the army came home, the women sang that Saul had slain his thousands, and David his ten thousands. Saul was very angry. He asked what more David could have but the kingdom. The next day David played music. Saul threw his spear twice, but David escaped.
Saul was afraid of David, because the Lord was with David and had departed from Saul. David behaved wisely in all his ways. Saul hoped the Philistines would kill David, so he asked for a dangerous bride price. But David succeeded, and married Saul's daughter Michal, who loved him. Saul became David's enemy continually.
Memory Verse
“When he had finished speaking to Saul, the soul of Jonathan was knit with the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as his own soul.”
1 Samuel 18:1 (WEB)
Answer the Questions
How did Jonathan love David?
What did Jonathan give David?
What did the women sing?
Why was Saul afraid of David?
Whom did David marry?
Friends and Enemies
Write what happened in each box.
Prayer
Dear God, thank You for good friends. Help me . Amen.
Take It Home
For families: talk about these together.
- What can you do when you feel jealous of a friend?
- How can you give a gift to show a friend you care?
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