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2 Samuel 13 · Preschool

A Sad Family

Name Date

Color King David's house. David's family was very sad.

Can you find these in the picture? Circle each one!

Bible 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)

Prayer

Thank You, God, for making me!

Take It Home

Read the verse aloud gently. Say: Some people in David's family did very wrong things, and the family was very sad. God cares when people are hurt. If anyone ever hurts you, tell a grown-up you trust.

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2 Samuel 13 · Kindergarten

God Cares

Name Date

Trace the Words

Trace each word with your pencil.

CARE
SAD
HELP
GOD
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)

Match the Pictures

Draw a line from each word to its picture.

HOUSE
KING
SAD
SHEEP

Mini Maze

Help find the way through the maze.

Draw It

Draw a family that is kind to each other.

Prayer

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

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • Who can you tell if someone hurts you?
  • How can you help someone who is sad?

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2 Samuel 13 · Grade 1

God Cares When We Hurt

Name Date

Trace the Words

Trace the words and the verse.

WRONG
SAD
ANGRY
FLED
But when King David heard of all these things, he was very angry.

2 Samuel 13:21 (WEB)

Match the Pictures

Draw a line from each sentence to its picture.

Tamar told her brother, No!
Tamar was very sad.
She stayed in Absalom's house.
King David was very angry.
Absalom ran away.

Family Trouble

Write the number 1 to 4 in each circle to show the right order.

Absalom fled

he was comforted concerning Amnon

Absalom the son of David had a beautiful sister

When King David heard of all these things, he was very angry

Draw a family that is kind to each other.

Memory Verse

“But when King David heard of all these things, he was very angry.”

2 Samuel 13:21 (WEB)

Prayer

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

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • How can you be a kind brother or sister?
  • How did Absalom care for Tamar?
  • What would you like to say to God about this chapter?

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2 Samuel 13 · Grade 2

A Family in Trouble

Name Date

Read the Story

King David had many children. Two of them were Amnon and Tamar. Amnon did a terrible wrong to his sister Tamar. She told him no, but he would not listen. It was not Tamar's fault.

Tamar was very sad. She cried aloud. She went to live in her brother Absalom's house. King David heard, and he was very angry.

Absalom hated Amnon for what he did. Two years later, Absalom's servants killed Amnon. Then Absalom ran away to Geshur. David was sad 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)

Show What You Know

Circle the right answer, or write it on the lines.

  1. What did Tamar tell Amnon?

    GeshurNoAbsalom's house

  2. Was it Tamar's fault?

    Absalom's houseNoVery angry

  3. Whose house did Tamar live in?

    Absalom's houseVery angryNo

  4. How did King David feel when he heard?

    Very angryNoNo

  5. Where did Absalom run away to?

    Very angryGeshurAbsalom's house

Word Search

Find and circle each word. Words go across and down.

CNHJBMMVNMOAGESHUROSMBARPGKUUIFSNGOWRYLSOAGBSNODOTRLREEAPKPETOYDFLEDKREMTAMARKVDD
  • COMFORTED
  • ABSALOM
  • MOURNED
  • SISTER
  • GESHUR
  • TAMAR
  • ANGRY
  • FLED

Prayer

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

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • Who can you tell if someone hurts you?
  • How can you help someone who is very sad?

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2 Samuel 13 · Grade 3

Sin Spreads in David's House

Name Date

Read the Story

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.

1
2
3
4

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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2 Samuel 13 · Grade 4

Anger Without Justice

Name Date

Read and Think

This chapter shows Nathan's warning coming true: trouble arose inside David's own house. Amnon, David's son, wanted his half-sister Tamar. With advice from his subtle friend Jonadab, he pretended to be sick so that Tamar would be sent to him. Tamar begged him to stop and said that no such thing ought to be done in Israel. But Amnon would not listen, and he forced her. The blame belonged to Amnon, not to Tamar.

Tamar mourned openly, and Absalom took her into his house, where she remained desolate. King David was very angry, yet the text records no action against Amnon. Absalom said nothing to Amnon, good or bad, but he hated him.

Two years later, Absalom held a sheep-shearing feast and pressed the king to let Amnon come. There Absalom's servants killed Amnon at his command. The news first came to David as a report that all his sons were dead, and he tore his clothes and lay on the ground. Jonadab told him only Amnon had died. Absalom fled to Geshur for three years, and David longed to go out to him.

Show What You Know

  1. What warning was coming true in this chapter?

  2. What did Tamar say ought not to be done?

  3. What did David do about Amnon?

  4. Where did Absalom flee?

Word Bank Fill-In

Use the word bank to fill in each blank.

goodfledTamarAbsalomangry
  1. With advice from his subtle friend Jonadab, he pretended to be sick so that would be sent to him.
  2. Tamar mourned openly, and took her into his house, where she remained desolate.
  3. King David was very , yet the text records no action against Amnon.
  4. Absalom said nothing to Amnon, or bad, but he hated him.
  5. Absalom to Geshur for three years, and David longed to go out to him.

Think About It

  1. Tamar was hurt and was not to blame. Why is it important to listen to and protect people who have been hurt?

  2. David was angry but did nothing, and Absalom's hatred grew. What happens when wrongs are not dealt with fairly?

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)

Copy It

Prayer

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

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • What can you do instead of getting back at someone?
  • How can you help bring peace when your family has trouble?

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2 Samuel 13 · Grade 5

The Sword in David's House

Name Date

Read and Think

Second Samuel 13 shows the beginning of the sorrows Nathan foretold. Amnon, the king's firstborn, allowed a selfish desire to rule him. His cousin Jonadab, described as a very subtle man, devised a plan to get Tamar alone. Tamar spoke with courage and wisdom. She told Amnon not to force her, called the deed folly, warned that he would be counted among the fools in Israel, and asked him to speak to the king instead. He would not listen, and he forced her. The text makes clear that Amnon was the wrongdoer.

Tamar tore her royal robe and cried aloud. She remained desolate in Absalom's house. David was very angry, but he did not bring Amnon to justice. Absalom hid his hatred for two full years.

At a sheep-shearing feast in Baal Hazor, Absalom ordered his servants to strike Amnon when his heart was merry with wine, and they killed him. A false report reached David that all his sons were slain, and he tore his garments. Jonadab, who had helped begin the tragedy, now explained that only Amnon was dead. Absalom fled to Talmai king of Geshur, his grandfather by his mother, and stayed three years. David mourned for his son every day, and in time he longed to go out to Absalom.

Show What You Know

  1. How did Tamar show courage and wisdom?

  2. What did Amnon's desire turn into?

  3. What did David fail to do?

  4. What false report reached David?

  5. Who explained that only Amnon was dead?

Crossword

52143

Across

  1. He was very ____.
  2. David ____ for his son every day.

Down

  1. Absalom fled and went to ____.
  2. Absalom ____.
  3. Absalom's sister

Think About It

  1. Tamar spoke up clearly and wisely. Why should we always listen to and believe someone who says no and asks for help?

  2. Justice delayed led to revenge. How should leaders and parents respond when someone in their care is wronged?

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)

Copy It

Prayer

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

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • Why is protecting people who are hurt part of loving God?
  • How can hidden hatred lead to greater sin?
  • What is one way you could live out this chapter this week?

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