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2 Kings 13 · Grade 3

Only Three Times

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Read the Story

Jehoahaz was king of Israel. He did evil, so God let Hazael of Syria press hard on Israel. Then Jehoahaz asked the Lord for help. The Lord listened. He gave Israel a savior, and they were free from Syria's hand.

When Elisha was sick, King Jehoash came and cried over him. Elisha told him to take a bow and arrows. He put his hands on the king's hands. The king opened the window and shot. Elisha said it was the Lord's arrow of victory over Syria.

Then Elisha told him to strike the ground. The king struck three times and stopped. Elisha was angry. He said the king should have struck five or six times. Now he would win only three times. Elisha died. Later a dead man was put into Elisha's tomb. When he touched Elisha's bones, he came to life!

Memory Verse

“Elisha said to him, “Take bow and arrows;” and he took bow and arrows for himself.”

2 Kings 13:15 (WEB)

Answer the Questions

  1. Why did God let Hazael press hard on Israel?

  2. What did God give Israel?

  3. What did Elisha call the arrow?

  4. Why was Elisha angry?

  5. What happened when the dead man touched Elisha's bones?

Arrows of Victory

Write what happened in each box.

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for victory. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • Why is it important to give your best effort?
  • How can you ask God for help?

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