2 Chronicles 1 · For teachers and parents

Answer Key: Solomon Asks for Wisdom

Answers here are a guide. Welcome any answer that shows a child is thinking about the story, and celebrate their effort. Talk About It questions are open, so they have no set answers.

PreschoolGive Me Wisdom

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Coloring and finding page: any careful coloring is a win. Help your child point to and name each picture above.

KindergartenWisdom

PRAY → picture 3KING → picture 1NIGHT → picture 4GOLD → picture 2

Grade 1Ask for Wisdom

Solomon worshiped God. → picture 4God came at night. → picture 3Solomon asked for wisdom. → picture 1God made him a wise king. → picture 5God gave him gold too. → picture 2

Order:

1. Solomon the son of David was firmly established in his kingdom2. Ask for what you want me to give you3. You have shown great loving kindness to David my father, and have made me king in his place4. Solomon gathered chariots and horsemen

Grade 2A Wise Choice

Who was the new king? Solomon (circle)
When did God come to Solomon? At night (circle)
What did Solomon ask for? To be wise (circle)
Why did he want to be wise? To lead God's people well
What else did God give him? Gold and honor (circle)

Grade 3Wisdom and Knowledge

Who was with Solomon? Yahweh his God
Where did Solomon go to worship? Gibeon
What did God tell Solomon to do? Ask for what he wanted
What did Solomon ask for? Wisdom and knowledge
What did God give him besides wisdom? Riches, wealth, and honor

1: Solomon the son of David was firmly established in his kingdom2: Ask for what you want me to give you3: You have shown great loving kindness to David my father, and have made me king in his place4: Solomon gathered chariots and horsemen

Grade 4A King Who Asked Well

What stood before the tent of meeting? The bronze altar that Bezalel made
What did God say to Solomon that night? Ask for what you want me to give you.
What did Solomon ask for? Wisdom and knowledge
Why was God pleased? Solomon had not asked for riches, honor, or long life.
What became common in Jerusalem? Silver and gold

Word bank: 1. Solomon; 2. Yahweh; 3. Israel; 4. tent; 5. God

Think About It: answers will vary. Look for answers that connect to the passage.

Grade 5Wisdom from Above

Where did Solomon seek Yahweh? At Gibeon
Where was the ark at this time? In Jerusalem
What did Solomon remember in his prayer? God's great loving kindness to David
Why did Solomon ask for wisdom? He knew he could not lead God's people alone.
What does James 1:5 say? In the New Testament, anyone lacking wisdom should ask God, who gives liberally.

Think About It: answers will vary. Look for answers that connect to the passage.