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2 Samuel 14 · Grade 2

The Son Comes Home

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Read the Story

Absalom was far away. King David missed him. Joab could tell. He sent a wise woman to the king.

The woman told the king a story about her own sons. Then she said, Why not bring your son home? God makes a way for people to come back.

David said, Bring Absalom back. Joab brought him to Jerusalem. But for two years, David would not see him. At last the king called him. Absalom bowed down, and the king kissed him.

Memory Verse

“For we must die, and are like water spilled on the ground, which can’t be gathered up again; neither does God take away life, but devises means, that he who is banished not be an outcast from him.”

2 Samuel 14:14 (WEB)

Show What You Know

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

  1. Who did David miss?

    Bring Absalom backAbsalomHe kissed him

  2. Who did Joab send to the king?

    He kissed himA wise womanBring Absalom back

  3. What did David say?

    He kissed himTwo yearsBring Absalom back

  4. How long did David not see Absalom?

    Two yearsA wise womanHe kissed him

  5. What did the king do at last?

    He kissed himTwo yearsAbsalom

Word Search

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

AKLKHAIRIOBRIITEKGWAAWWSHELWBWNIMSKMOSAAISVEYMAMETSEWDALSTJEHJWNOGILRREYSMGROUNDD
  • BANISHED
  • ABSALOM
  • GROUND
  • KISSED
  • WOMAN
  • WATER
  • WISE
  • HAIR

Prayer

Dear God, thank You for making a way back to You. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • How do you feel when you have to wait to see someone you love?
  • How can you make up with someone after a hard time?

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