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2 Samuel 13 · For teachers and parents

Answer Key: Trouble in David's Family

Answers here are a guide. Welcome any answer that shows a child is thinking about the story, and celebrate their effort. Talk About It questions are open, so they have no set answers.

PreschoolA Sad Family

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Coloring and finding page: any careful coloring is a win. Help your child point to and name each picture above.

KindergartenGod Cares

HOUSE → picture 3KING → picture 1SAD → picture 4SHEEP → picture 2

Grade 1God Cares When We Hurt

Tamar told her brother, No! → picture 4Tamar was very sad. → picture 3She stayed in Absalom's house. → picture 1King David was very angry. → picture 5Absalom ran away. → picture 2

Order:

1. Absalom the son of David had a beautiful sister2. When King David heard of all these things, he was very angry3. Absalom fled4. he was comforted concerning Amnon

Grade 2A Family in Trouble

  1. What did Tamar tell Amnon? No (circle)
  2. Was it Tamar's fault? No (circle)
  3. Whose house did Tamar live in? Absalom's house (circle)
  4. How did King David feel when he heard? Very angry (circle)
  5. Where did Absalom run away to? Geshur (circle)
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Grade 3Sin Spreads in David's House

  1. Who gave Amnon a sly plan? A subtle friend named Jonadab
  2. What did Tamar say to Amnon? No, my brother, do not force me!
  3. How did Tamar show her sorrow? She tore her robe, put ashes on her head, and went away crying aloud.
  4. How did David feel when he heard? Very angry
  5. How long did Absalom stay in Geshur? Three years
1: Absalom the son of David had a beautiful sister2: When King David heard of all these things, he was very angry3: Absalom fled4: he was comforted concerning Amnon

Grade 4Anger Without Justice

  1. What warning was coming true in this chapter? Nathan's warning that trouble would arise inside David's own house
  2. What did Tamar say ought not to be done? She said no such thing ought to be done in Israel.
  3. What did David do about Amnon? He was very angry, but the text records no action against him.
  4. Where did Absalom flee? To Geshur, for three years

Word bank: 1. Tamar; 2. Absalom; 3. angry; 4. good; 5. fled

Think About It: answers will vary. Look for answers that connect to the passage.

Grade 5The Sword in David's House

  1. How did Tamar show courage and wisdom? She told Amnon not to force her, called it folly, warned he would be counted among the fools in Israel, and asked him to speak to the king.
  2. What did Amnon's desire turn into? Hatred
  3. What did David fail to do? Bring Amnon to justice
  4. What false report reached David? That all his sons were slain
  5. Who explained that only Amnon was dead? Jonadab
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Think About It: answers will vary. Look for answers that connect to the passage.

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