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1 Samuel 20 · Grade 2

The Arrows

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David asked Jonathan why Saul wanted to hurt him. Jonathan said he would find out. He made a plan. He would shoot arrows in the field. The arrows would be a sign for David.

At the new moon feast, David's seat was empty. Saul was very angry with Jonathan. Now Jonathan knew. His father wanted to hurt David.

In the morning, Jonathan went to the field with a boy. He shot an arrow past the boy. That meant David had to go. David and Jonathan cried together. They said goodbye in peace.

Memory Verse

“He said to his boy, “Run, find now the arrows which I shoot.” As the boy ran, he shot an arrow beyond him.”

1 Samuel 20:36 (WEB)

Show What You Know

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

  1. What did Jonathan shoot in the field?

    ArrowsIn peacePast the boy

  2. Whose seat was empty at the feast?

    David'sIn peaceA boy

  3. Who went to the field with Jonathan?

    David'sPast the boyA boy

  4. Where did Jonathan shoot the arrow?

    A boyDavid'sPast the boy

  5. How did David and Jonathan say goodbye?

    A boyIn peaceDavid's

Word Search

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

CJYDAVIDIAFOMWEPTGKRINMIPBJLOREAOLOBPGPOLTKYJENYRWDHHJATLYSSIAFCWLCHMOONEIRMCABPH
  • JONATHAN
  • ARROWS
  • FIELD
  • DAVID
  • PEACE
  • MOON
  • WEPT
  • BOY

Prayer

Dear God, thank You for loyal friends. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • Why did Saul get angry at the feast?
  • How can you be a true friend?

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