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1 Samuel 24 · Grade 3

Mercy in the Cave

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Read the Story

Saul took three thousand chosen men to seek David on the rocks of the wild goats. Saul went into a cave by the sheep pens. David and his men were in the innermost parts of the cave.

David's men said this was the day the Lord had spoken of. David secretly cut off the skirt of Saul's robe. Afterward his heart struck him. He told his men the Lord forbid that he should do this to his lord, the Lord's anointed. He did not let them rise against Saul.

Outside, David bowed to the earth before Saul. He showed the skirt of the robe and said he had spared him. He asked the Lord to judge between them. Saul lifted up his voice and wept. He said David was more righteous than he, and that David would surely be king.

Memory Verse

“May Yahweh judge between me and you, and may Yahweh avenge me of you; but my hand will not be on you.”

1 Samuel 24:12 (WEB)

Answer the Questions

  1. How many men did Saul take?

  2. Where were David and his men?

  3. What happened after David cut the robe?

  4. Who did David ask to judge between them?

  5. What did Saul say David would surely be?

David Spares Saul

Write what happened in each box.

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for helping me be kind. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • Why did David feel bad about cutting the robe?
  • How can you show respect to a leader even when you disagree?

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