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2 Samuel 19 · For teachers and parents

Answer Key: The King Comes Home

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.

PreschoolThe King Comes Home

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

KindergartenWelcome Home

RIVER → picture 4KING → picture 3PEOPLE → picture 1FRIEND → picture 2

Grade 1Home in Peace

David sat in the gate. → picture 5The king came back over the Jordan. → picture 1David told Shimei, You will not die. → picture 4Mephibosheth was glad the king was home. → picture 2Barzillai went over the river with the king. → picture 3

Order:

1. The king covered his face2. the king arose, and sat in the gate3. He bowed the heart of all the men of Judah4. So the king returned

Grade 2Back Home

  1. Where did David sit to meet his people? In the gate (circle)
  2. What did Shimei say? I have sinned. (circle)
  3. What did David tell Shimei? You will not die. (circle)
  4. What made Mephibosheth glad? The king had come home in peace.
  5. What did David do for Barzillai? He kissed him and blessed him.
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Grade 3Mercy at the River

  1. How did the people enter the city? They sneaked in as if ashamed.
  2. What did Joab tell David to do? Go out and speak kindly to his people
  3. What did David swear to Shimei? You will not die.
  4. What did Mephibosheth say Ziba had done? Lied to him
  5. How old was Barzillai? Eighty years old
1: The king covered his face2: the king arose, and sat in the gate3: He bowed the heart of all the men of Judah4: So the king returned

Grade 4A Kingdom Restored

  1. What did Joab tell David? That he was shaming the men who had saved his life and family
  2. Who did David choose to lead his army instead of Joab? Amasa, Absalom's commander
  3. Why did David refuse to let Abishai kill Shimei? It was a day of joy for Israel.
  4. Who did Barzillai send in his place? Chimham

Word bank: 1. king; 2. gate; 3. Judah; 4. Jordan; 5. Barzillai

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

Grade 5Mercy, Loyalty, and Division

  1. What did Joab say David was showing his servants? That his commanders and servants meant nothing to him
  2. How did David win the hearts of Judah? He appealed to them as his bone and flesh and offered Amasa Joab's place.
  3. What did David declare about that day? No one would be put to death in Israel that day.
  4. How did Mephibosheth's appearance tell its own story? He had not dressed his feet, trimmed his beard, or washed his clothes since the king left.
  5. Why does the chapter end ominously? The men of Israel and Judah quarrel over the king.
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Think About It: answers will vary. Look for answers that connect to the passage.

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