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2 Samuel 2 · Grade 3

King in Hebron

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Read the Story

After Saul died, David did not rush ahead. He asked God if he should go up to a city of Judah. God said yes, and told him to go to Hebron.

The men of Judah came and anointed David king over Judah. David heard that the men of Jabesh Gilead had buried Saul. He sent them a message to thank them for their kindness.

Abner, the captain of Saul's army, made Saul's son Ishbosheth king over Israel. Soon the two sides fought near the pool of Gibeon. There was a hard battle, and some men died. At last Abner asked Joab to stop, and Joab blew the trumpet.

Memory Verse

After this, David inquired of Yahweh, saying, “Shall I go up into any of the cities of Judah?” Yahweh said to him, “Go up.” David said, “Where shall I go up?” He said, “To Hebron.”

2 Samuel 2:1 (WEB)

Answer the Questions

  1. What did David do before going to Judah?

  2. What did the men of Judah do?

  3. Why did David thank the men of Jabesh Gilead?

  4. Who was Abner?

  5. How did the fighting stop?

David Becomes King

Write what happened in each box.

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for showing me which way to go. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • How can you be a peacemaker between two groups?
  • Why do you think there were two kings at the same time?

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