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1 Samuel 4 · Grade 2

A Sad Day

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Read the Story

Israel lost a fight with the Philistines. The leaders thought the ark would save them. They brought it to the camp. The people gave a big shout.

The Philistines heard the shout. They were afraid. But they fought hard. Israel lost again. The ark of God was taken. Eli's two sons died in the battle.

A man ran to tell old Eli. When he heard the ark was taken, Eli died. A baby boy was named Ichabod. It means the glory is gone.

Memory Verse

When the people had come into the camp, the elders of Israel said, “Why has Yahweh defeated us today before the Philistines? Let’s get the ark of Yahweh’s covenant out of Shiloh and bring it to us, that it may come among us and save us out of the hand of our enemies.”

1 Samuel 4:3 (WEB)

Show What You Know

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

  1. Who did Israel fight?

    The PhilistinesThe arkThey gave a big shout

  2. What did the leaders think would save them?

    The ark of GodIchabodThe ark

  3. What did the people do when the ark came?

  4. What was taken in the battle?

    The PhilistinesThe ark of GodThe ark

  5. What was the baby named?

    The ark of GodIchabodThe Philistines

Word Search

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

FSYIFGEFDDBUGSHMMLNESKLRSLKECPHEOAOHWGAAOLREJSUHMRUIYLKWFIPTTPYYBARKREEBUMRHYHEDM
  • DEPARTED
  • ISRAEL
  • GLORY
  • SHOUT
  • CAMP
  • NEWS
  • ARK
  • ELI

Prayer

Dear God, thank You for being with me always. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • Why do you think Israel lost even with the ark?
  • How do you think Eli felt when he heard the news?

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