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2 Samuel 10 · Grade 3

Be Courageous

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Read the Story

When the king of Ammon died, David wanted to show kindness to his son Hanun, because his father had shown kindness to David. David sent servants to comfort him.

The princes of Ammon told Hanun that David's men had come to spy out the city. Hanun shaved off half of each man's beard. He cut their clothes too. The men were very ashamed. David told them to stay at Jericho until their beards grew back.

The Ammonites hired Syrian soldiers. Joab saw armies in front and behind. He gave part of the army to his brother Abishai. Joab said, Be courageous, and let's be strong for our people and for the cities of our God. Israel won, and the Syrians were afraid to help Ammon anymore.

Memory Verse

Be courageous, and let’s be strong for our people and for the cities of our God; and may Yahweh do what seems good to him.”

2 Samuel 10:12 (WEB)

Answer the Questions

  1. Why did David want to show kindness to Hanun?

  2. What did the princes say about David's men?

  3. Where did David tell his men to stay?

  4. Who did the Ammonites hire?

  5. What did Joab tell Abishai?

Be Strong

Write what happened in each box.

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Word Search

Find each word. Words go across, down, and diagonally.

LJERICHOWKYNPOISIHRIIRNTYHSBPNNOIRHTEEPDLEIGRAOUENSAWORPRRAENHNDLIYBCSJGSEKIKYESG
  • KINDNESS
  • JERICHO
  • SYRIANS
  • BEARDS
  • STRONG
  • PEOPLE
  • CITIES
  • PEACE

Prayer

Dear God, thank You for making me strong. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • How can you care for friends who feel embarrassed?
  • What does it mean that God will do what seems good?

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