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1 Samuel 22 · Grade 3

Saul Turns on the Priests

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Read the Story

David escaped to the cave of Adullam. His brothers and his father's house came to him. Everyone in distress, in debt, or discontented gathered to him, about four hundred men. David took his father and mother to the king of Moab until he knew what God would do for him.

Saul sat under a tamarisk tree with his spear and accused his servants of plotting with David. Doeg the Edomite said he saw David come to Ahimelech at Nob. Saul called Ahimelech, who said none of the servants was as faithful as David. Saul said Ahimelech would surely die.

Saul's guards would not lift a hand against the priests of the Lord. But Doeg obeyed Saul, and the priests were killed. Abiathar, a son of Ahimelech, escaped and fled to David. David said he had known Doeg would tell Saul. He told Abiathar, Stay with me. Don't be afraid.

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)

Answer the Questions

  1. Who gathered to David at Adullam?

  2. Where did David take his parents?

  3. What did Ahimelech say about David?

  4. Who would not lift a hand against the priests?

  5. Who escaped to David?

A Safe Place

Write what happened in each box.

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Prayer

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

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • When should you say no to a wrong order?
  • How can you make a hurting person feel safe?

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