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2 Samuel 16 · Grade 3

Cursed on the Road

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Read the Story

Ziba was Mephibosheth's servant. He met David with donkeys. They carried bread, raisins, fruit, and wine. Ziba said Mephibosheth stayed in Jerusalem to get back his grandfather's kingdom. David believed Ziba. He gave Ziba all of Mephibosheth's things.

Then Shimei came out. He was from Saul's family. He cursed David and threw stones at him. Abishai wanted to stop Shimei by force. But David said, Leave him alone. He said maybe the Lord would look on the wrong done to him. Maybe the Lord would repay him good for the cursing.

David's people arrived weary and refreshed themselves. Meanwhile Absalom came to Jerusalem. Hushai greeted him with Long live the king. Absalom asked why he did not go with his friend David. Hushai said he would serve the one the Lord and the people had chosen.

Memory Verse

It may be that Yahweh will look on the wrong done to me, and that Yahweh will repay me good for the cursing of me today.”

2 Samuel 16:12 (WEB)

Answer the Questions

  1. What did Ziba say about Mephibosheth?

  2. What did Shimei do to David?

  3. What did Abishai want to do?

  4. What did David hope the Lord would do?

  5. What did Hushai say to Absalom?

Trouble on the Road

Write what happened in each box.

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for watching over me. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • Why should David have heard Mephibosheth's side of the story?
  • How can you be an honest friend?

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