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2 Samuel 15 · Grade 4

Faith on the Road Out

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Absalom worked slowly to win the people. He rose early to stand by the gate, met everyone who came for judgment, and told them no one would hear their case. He hinted that things would be better if he were judge. When people bowed, he took their hands and kissed them. In this way he stole the hearts of the men of Israel.

Using a vow as an excuse, Absalom went to Hebron and had trumpets announce him as king. Even Ahithophel, David's counselor, joined him. David chose to flee rather than let Jerusalem be struck with the sword. Ittai, a foreigner who had only recently arrived, swore loyalty to David whether for death or for life.

When Zadok brought the ark, David sent it back. He would not use the ark as a lucky charm. He said that if God had no delight in him, God could do to him as seemed good. David climbed the Mount of Olives barefoot and weeping. When he heard Ahithophel had joined Absalom, he prayed. Then he sent Hushai back to defeat Ahithophel's counsel.

Show What You Know

  1. What did Absalom do when people bowed to him?

  2. Why did David choose to flee?

  3. Why did David send the ark back?

  4. What did David do when he heard Ahithophel had joined Absalom?

Word Bank Fill-In

Use the word bank to fill in each blank.

goodheartsfleearkIttai
  1. In this way he stole the of the men of Israel.
  2. David chose to rather than let Jerusalem be struck with the sword.
  3. , a foreigner who had only recently arrived, swore loyalty to David whether for death or for life.
  4. When Zadok brought the , David sent it back.
  5. He said that if God had no delight in him, God could do to him as seemed .

Think About It

  1. Absalom won people with flattering words. How can you tell the difference between real care and flattery?

  2. David said God could do to him as seemed good. How can you trust God when you do not know how things will turn out?

Memory Verse

Ittai answered the king and said, “As Yahweh lives, and as my lord the king lives, surely in what place my lord the king is, whether for death or for life, your servant will be there also.”

2 Samuel 15:21 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for friends who stay with me. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • What does David's Here I am show about his trust in God?
  • How did God answer David's prayer through Hushai?

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