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1 Samuel 22 · Grade 2

A Safe Place

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Read the Story

David hid in a cave. His brothers and family came to him. Many people who were in trouble came too. About four hundred men were with David.

Saul was angry. A man named Doeg told Saul that a priest had helped David. Saul did a terrible wrong to the priests. He did not obey God.

One priest got away. His name was Abiathar. He ran to David. David told him to stay and not be afraid. He would be safe with David.

Memory Verse

Stay with me. Don’t be afraid, for he who seeks my life seeks your life. You will be safe with me.”

1 Samuel 22:23 (WEB)

Show What You Know

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

  1. Where did David hide?

    About four hundredDoegIn a cave

  2. How many men were with David?

    In a caveAbout four hundredAbiathar

  3. Who told Saul that a priest helped David?

    About four hundredTo stay and not be afraidDoeg

  4. Which priest got away?

    AbiatharDoegIn a cave

  5. What did David tell Abiathar?

Word Search

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

ABIATHARUFUEMETWBCRSSDSTAYOAFATHERWEINFBMGGLHDTEHVCRGYMOABTPAKVADULLAMVMLKDDCWTIE
  • ABIATHAR
  • ADULLAM
  • AFRAID
  • FATHER
  • CAVE
  • SAFE
  • MOAB
  • STAY

Prayer

Dear God, thank You for keeping me safe. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • Why was Saul so angry?
  • What promise of safety did David make?

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