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1 Samuel 30 · Grade 5

David Strengthened Himself

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Chapter 30 marks David's return to dependence on God. Coming back to Ziklag after being sent away by the Philistines, he found the town burned and the families taken captive. David was greatly distressed, for the people spoke of stoning him. Then comes one of the most important sentences in his story: David strengthened himself in Yahweh his God.

The contrast with chapter 27 is striking. There, David spoke in his heart and made plans alone. Here, he said to Abiathar, Please bring the ephod here to me, and he inquired of Yahweh. God answered, Pursue, for you will surely overtake them. The God who had been silent to Saul answered David.

God's provision came through an unexpected person: a sick Egyptian slave left behind by his Amalekite master. Shown kindness, he led David to the raiders. David recovered all that the Amalekites had taken. Then David showed the heart of a true king. When worthless men refused to share with those who stayed behind, he declared that the victory was Yahweh's gift: They shall share alike. He made it a statute for Israel and sent gifts to the elders of Judah, preparing the way for his reign.

Show What You Know

  1. What does chapter 30 mark?

  2. What is one of the most important sentences in David's story?

  3. Through whom did God's provision come?

  4. Why did David say they shall share alike?

Crossword

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Across

  1. David ____ all that the Amalekites had taken (30:18).

Down

  1. They shall share ____ (30:24).
  2. The brook where two hundred men stayed (30:10)
  3. They gave the Egyptian ____ and he ate (30:11).
  4. David asked Abiathar to bring the ____ (30:7).

Think About It

  1. How can we strengthen ourselves in God when others turn against us?

  2. How does David's rule about sharing reflect God's generosity?

Memory Verse

“David was greatly distressed, for the people spoke of stoning him, because the souls of all the people were grieved, every man for his sons and for his daughters; but David strengthened himself in Yahweh his God.”

1 Samuel 30:6 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for giving me strength. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • Why did kindness to the Egyptian matter?
  • What does sharing alike teach about God's gifts?
  • How can you share good things with the people who helped you?

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