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2 Samuel 13 · Grade 3

Sin Spreads in David's House

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Amnon, David's oldest son, wanted his half-sister Tamar. A subtle friend named Jonadab gave him a sly plan. Amnon pretended to be sick, and David sent Tamar to make food for him. Tamar said, No, my brother, do not force me! But Amnon would not listen to her voice. He forced her, which was a terrible wrong.

Tamar tore her colorful robe, put ashes on her head, and went away crying aloud. Absalom told her to stay in his house, and she remained there full of sorrow. When King David heard, he was very angry, but the Bible does not say he did anything to Amnon.

Absalom hated Amnon. After two full years he invited all the king's sons to a feast with his sheep shearers. There his servants killed Amnon. The other sons fled on their mules. Absalom fled to Geshur and stayed three years. David mourned for his son every day.

Memory Verse

“But Absalom fled and went to Talmai the son of Ammihur, king of Geshur. David mourned for his son every day.”

2 Samuel 13:37 (WEB)

Answer the Questions

  1. Who gave Amnon a sly plan?

  2. What did Tamar say to Amnon?

  3. How did Tamar show her sorrow?

  4. How did David feel when he heard?

  5. How long did Absalom stay in Geshur?

Family Trouble

Write what happened in each box.

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for my family. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • How can you help someone in your family who is hurting?
  • Why should we never blame someone for a wrong done to them?

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