2 Samuel 1 · Grade 3
How the Mighty Have Fallen
Read the Story
David was in the town of Ziklag. On the third day, a man came from Saul's camp. His clothes were torn, and there was dirt on his head. He told David that Israel had run from the battle. Saul and Jonathan had died.
David and all his men tore their clothes. They mourned and wept and fasted until evening. The man said he had hurt Saul, and David punished him. David would not let anyone harm the king God had chosen.
Then David sang a sad song. Over and over he said, How the mighty have fallen! He said Saul and Jonathan were swifter than eagles and stronger than lions. He called Jonathan his brother and said Jonathan had been very pleasant to him.
Memory Verse
“Saul and Jonathan were lovely and pleasant in their lives. In their death, they were not divided. They were swifter than eagles. They were stronger than lions.”
2 Samuel 1:23 (WEB)
Answer the Questions
Where was David when the man came?
How did David and his men show they were sad?
Why did David punish the man?
What words did David say over and over?
What did David call Jonathan?
David Hears Sad News
Write what happened in each box.
Prayer
Dear God, thank You for my friends. Help me . Amen.
Take It Home
For families: talk about these together.
- How can you show respect to leaders, even ones you disagree with?
- How do you remember someone you miss?
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