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2 Samuel 2 · Preschool

David Asks God

Name Date

Color King David's crown! David asked God what to do.

Can you find these in the picture? Circle each one!

Bible 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)

Prayer

Thank You, God, for making me!

Take It Home

Read the verse aloud. Say: David asked God where to go. We can ask God for help too.

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2 Samuel 2 · Kindergarten

Ask God

Name Date

Trace the Words

Trace each word with your pencil.

ASK
GOD
KING
GO
David brought up his men who were with him, every man with his household. They lived in the cities of Hebron.

2 Samuel 2:3 (WEB)

Match the Pictures

Draw a line from each word to its picture.

KING
HEBRON
MEN
TRUMPET

Mini Maze

Help find the way through the maze.

Draw It

Draw David asking God where to go.

Prayer

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

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • Who can you ask for help?
  • What does a king wear on his head?

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2 Samuel 2 · Grade 1

David Asks God

Name Date

Trace the Words

Trace the words and the verse.

ASKED
HEBRON
KING
JUDAH
The time that David was king in Hebron over the house of Judah was seven years and six months.

2 Samuel 2:11 (WEB)

Match the Pictures

Draw a line from each sentence to its picture.

David asked God where to go.
God said, Go to Hebron.
The men of Judah made David king.
Abner made Ishbosheth king.
Joab blew the trumpet to stop.

David Becomes King

Write the number 1 to 4 in each circle to show the right order.

David inquired of Yahweh

they lived in the cities of Hebron

May Yahweh show loving kindness and truth to you

they anointed David king over the house of Judah

Draw David asking God where to go.

Memory Verse

“The time that David was king in Hebron over the house of Judah was seven years and six months.”

2 Samuel 2:11 (WEB)

Prayer

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

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • What can you pray about when you go to a new place?
  • What did the men of Judah do for David?
  • What would you like to say to God about this chapter?

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2 Samuel 2 · Grade 2

David Asks God First

Name Date

Read the Story

Saul was gone. What should David do now? David asked God. He said, Shall I go up? God said, Go up. David asked where. God said, To Hebron.

So David went to Hebron. He took his wives and his men. The men of Judah came. They made David king over Judah.

But Abner made Saul's son king too. His name was Ishbosheth. The two sides fought. At last Abner called out to Joab. Joab blew the trumpet. Then they did not fight more.

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)

Show What You Know

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

  1. Who did David ask what to do?

    The trumpetGodTo Hebron

  2. Where did God send David?

    To HebronSaul's son IshboshethThe trumpet

  3. Who made David king?

    GodThe trumpetThe men of Judah

  4. Who did Abner make king?

    Saul's son IshboshethThe trumpetThe men of Judah

  5. What did Joab blow?

    To HebronThe trumpetGod

Word Search

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

AMJHJUWUHKNAOEKINGPIOBABREABSNINBRBFJGTDNEFOMBUYRNTRHNRODDUEETLSOUADTSDIYKTIHSHSA
  • ANOINTED
  • KINDNESS
  • HEBRON
  • JUDAH
  • ABNER
  • TRUTH
  • KING
  • JOAB

Prayer

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

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • Who can you thank for being kind to someone you love?
  • How did Joab stop the fighting?

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2 Samuel 2 · Grade 3

King in Hebron

Name Date

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.

1
2
3
4

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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2 Samuel 2 · Grade 4

Two Kings

Name Date

Read and Think

David had been promised the throne, yet after Saul died he still asked God before he moved. God sent him to Hebron, and the men of Judah anointed him king there. David ruled over Judah in Hebron for seven years and six months.

David showed kindness to those who had shown kindness to Saul. The men of Jabesh Gilead had buried Saul, so David blessed them and asked God to show them loving kindness and truth.

Meanwhile Abner, the captain of Saul's army, made Saul's son Ishbosheth king over the rest of Israel. The two armies met at the pool of Gibeon, and a severe battle followed. Asahel, who was as fast as a wild gazelle, chased Abner and was killed. Finally Abner called out, asking how long the sword would devour. Joab blew the trumpet, and the fighting stopped for that day.

Show What You Know

  1. How long did David rule Judah from Hebron?

  2. How did David treat the men of Jabesh Gilead?

  3. Who did Abner make king over Israel?

  4. What was Asahel as fast as?

Word Bank Fill-In

Use the word bank to fill in each blank.

truthHebronGodkindnessJudah
  1. David had been promised the throne, yet after Saul died he still asked before he moved.
  2. God sent him to , and the men of Judah anointed him king there.
  3. David ruled over in Hebron for seven years and six months.
  4. David showed to those who had shown kindness to Saul.
  5. The men of Jabesh Gilead had buried Saul, so David blessed them and asked God to show them loving kindness and .

Think About It

  1. David asked God before making a big move. What decision could you pray about before you act?

  2. Abner asked how long the sword would devour. Why does fighting between brothers bring so much sorrow?

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)

Copy It

Prayer

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

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • Who can you send a thank-you note to this week?
  • What does David's waiting teach about trusting God's plan?

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2 Samuel 2 · Grade 5

David Inquired of the Lord

Name Date

Read and Think

Second Samuel 2 shows David waiting on God. Even though Samuel had anointed him years before, David did not seize the throne. He inquired of the Lord, and God answered with a single place: Hebron. There the men of Judah anointed David king over the house of Judah.

David's first act as king was a message of blessing to the men of Jabesh Gilead, who had buried Saul. He praised their kindness and prayed that the Lord would show them loving kindness and truth. In this way David honored Saul's memory and reached out to people who had been loyal to Saul.

But the kingdom was divided. Abner, Saul's commander, set up Ishbosheth as king over Israel. At the pool of Gibeon a contest between young men turned into a severe battle. Abner killed Asahel, Joab's brother, who would not stop chasing him. As the sun went down, Abner called to Joab and asked whether the sword would devour forever. Joab blew the trumpet, and the people stopped pursuing their brothers. Yet the seeds of a long war had been planted.

Show What You Know

  1. What did David do instead of seizing the throne?

  2. What was David's first act as king?

  3. Why was that message wise?

  4. Who set up Ishbosheth as king?

  5. Why was Asahel killed?

Crossword

53421

Across

  1. They anointed David king over the house of ____.
  2. They ____ David king over the house of Judah.
  3. He said, To ____.

Down

  1. Captain of Saul's army.
  2. Leader of David's men, son of Zeruiah.

Think About It

  1. David waited for God's timing even though he knew he would be king. What is hard about waiting for God's timing?

  2. Abner said the sword would bring bitterness in the end. Where do you see quarrels that only make things worse, and how could peace begin?

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)

Copy It

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 earn people's trust without pushing them around?
  • How can a leader show kindness to people who were on the other side?
  • What is one way you could live out this chapter this week?

Scripture: World English Bible, public domain, eBible.org. © 2026 The Daily Rooted. Free to print and copy for church and home use; not for resale. Original line art.