2 Kings 6 · Grade 4
Those Who Are with Us
Read and Think
The sons of the prophets told Elisha their meeting place was too small. They went to the Jordan to cut beams. As one man cut a tree, his ax head fell into the water. He cried out to his master, for it was borrowed. Elisha cut a stick and threw it where it fell, and the iron floated.
The king of Syria made secret plans for attacks, but Elisha told the king of Israel where the Syrians would be. The king of Syria thought there was a traitor. His servants said Elisha told the king of Israel even the words spoken in the bedroom. He sent horses, chariots, and a great army to surround Dothan by night.
Elisha's servant rose early, saw the army, and cried out. Elisha told him not to fear, for those with them were more than those with the enemy. Elisha prayed that God would open his eyes, and the young man saw the mountain full of horses and chariots of fire around Elisha. God struck the Syrians blind at Elisha's word, and he led them into Samaria. When the king of Israel asked if he should strike them, Elisha said to set bread and water before them. After a great feast they went home, and the Syrian raiders stopped coming for a time.
Show What You Know
Why did the prophets go to the Jordan?
Why did the king of Syria think there was a traitor?
What did Elisha pray for his servant?
What happened after the feast?
Word Bank Fill-In
Use the word bank to fill in each blank.
- The sons of the prophets told their meeting place was too small.
- Elisha cut a stick and threw it where it fell, and the floated.
- The king of made secret plans for attacks, but Elisha told the king of Israel where the Syrians would be.
- He sent horses, chariots, and a great army to surround by night.
- Elisha prayed that God would open his , and the young man saw the mountain full of horses and chariots of fire around Elisha.
Think About It
God cared about a borrowed ax head. What small worry can you bring to God today?
Elisha fed his enemies instead of harming them. How can you show kindness to someone who has been unkind?
Memory Verse
“He answered, “Don’t be afraid, for those who are with us are more than those who are with them.””
2 Kings 6:16 (WEB)
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Prayer
Dear God, thank You for protecting me. Help me . Amen.
Take It Home
For families: talk about these together.
- How did the king of Israel know the Syrians' plans?
- What happened to the Syrian army?
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