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2 Samuel 2 · For teachers and parents

Answer Key: David Becomes King of Judah

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.

PreschoolDavid Asks God

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

KindergartenAsk God

KING → picture 4HEBRON → picture 3MEN → picture 2TRUMPET → picture 1

Grade 1David Asks God

David asked God where to go. → picture 3God said, Go to Hebron. → picture 5The men of Judah made David king. → picture 2Abner made Ishbosheth king. → picture 4Joab blew the trumpet to stop. → picture 1

Order:

1. David inquired of Yahweh2. they lived in the cities of Hebron3. they anointed David king over the house of Judah4. May Yahweh show loving kindness and truth to you

Grade 2David Asks God First

  1. Who did David ask what to do? God (circle)
  2. Where did God send David? To Hebron (circle)
  3. Who made David king? The men of Judah (circle)
  4. Who did Abner make king? Saul's son Ishbosheth (circle)
  5. What did Joab blow? The trumpet (circle)
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Grade 3King in Hebron

  1. What did David do before going to Judah? He asked God.
  2. What did the men of Judah do? They anointed David king over Judah.
  3. Why did David thank the men of Jabesh Gilead? They had buried Saul.
  4. Who was Abner? The captain of Saul's army
  5. How did the fighting stop? Abner asked Joab to stop, and Joab blew the trumpet.
1: David inquired of Yahweh2: they lived in the cities of Hebron3: they anointed David king over the house of Judah4: May Yahweh show loving kindness and truth to you

Grade 4Two Kings

  1. How long did David rule Judah from Hebron? Seven years and six months
  2. How did David treat the men of Jabesh Gilead? He blessed them for their kindness to Saul.
  3. Who did Abner make king over Israel? Saul's son Ishbosheth
  4. What was Asahel as fast as? A wild gazelle

Word bank: 1. God; 2. Hebron; 3. Judah; 4. kindness; 5. truth

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

Grade 5David Inquired of the Lord

  1. What did David do instead of seizing the throne? He inquired of the Lord.
  2. What was David's first act as king? He sent a blessing to the men of Jabesh Gilead.
  3. Why was that message wise? It honored Saul's memory and reached out to Saul's loyal people.
  4. Who set up Ishbosheth as king? Abner, Saul's commander
  5. Why was Asahel killed? He would not stop chasing Abner.
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Think About It: answers will vary. Look for answers that connect to the passage.

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