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1 Samuel 20 · Grade 3

A Covenant of Kindness

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David fled from Naioth and asked Jonathan what he had done that Saul sought his life. Jonathan promised to do whatever David desired. David would hide during the new moon feast. If Saul was angry about David's absence, they would know Saul meant harm.

Jonathan asked David to show him the loving kindness of the Lord, even to his family forever. Jonathan made David swear again, because he loved him as his own soul. He planned to shoot three arrows. If he told the boy the arrows were beyond him, David must go.

On the second day of the feast, Saul raged at Jonathan and threw his spear at him. Then Jonathan knew Saul was determined to put David to death. In the morning he shot an arrow beyond the boy. David came out, bowed three times, and they kissed and wept. Jonathan said, Go in peace.

Memory Verse

“Jonathan said to David, “Go in peace, because we have both sworn in Yahweh’s name, saying, ‘Yahweh is between me and you, and between my offspring and your offspring, forever.’” He arose and departed; and Jonathan went into the city.”

1 Samuel 20:42 (WEB)

Answer the Questions

  1. When would David hide?

  2. What did Jonathan ask David to show his family?

  3. How many arrows did Jonathan plan to shoot?

  4. What did Saul do at the feast?

  5. What did Jonathan say as they parted?

Best Friends

Write what happened in each box.

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Prayer

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

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • How can you keep a promise to a friend's family?
  • What does loving kindness look like in a friendship?

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