2 Kings 1 · Grade 3
Is There No God in Israel?
Read the Story
Ahaziah king of Israel fell through a window in his upper room. He was hurt. He sent messengers to Baal Zebub, the god of Ekron. They were to ask if he would get well. An angel told Elijah to meet them. Elijah asked if there was no God in Israel. He said the king would not get up from his bed.
The messengers went back. They told the king about a hairy man with a leather belt. The king knew it was Elijah. He sent a captain with fifty men. Elijah said that if he was a man of God, fire would come down. Fire came down from heaven on them. It happened again with a second captain.
The third captain fell on his knees. He begged Elijah to spare his life and his men. The angel told Elijah to go with him and not be afraid. Elijah told the king God's word himself. Ahaziah died, as God had said. He had no son, so his brother Jehoram became king.
Memory Verse
“Yahweh’s angel said to Elijah, “Go down with him. Don’t be afraid of him.” Then he arose and went down with him to the king.”
2 Kings 1:15 (WEB)
Answer the Questions
How did Ahaziah get hurt?
What was the false god's name?
How did the king know it was Elijah?
What did the third captain do?
Who became king after Ahaziah?
Is There No God in Israel?
Write what happened in each box.
Prayer
Dear God, thank You for being the true God. Help me . Amen.
Take It Home
For families: talk about these together.
- Who can you ask for help when you are sick?
- How does God help you not be afraid?
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