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2 Samuel 23 · Grade 4

An Everlasting Covenant

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David's last words begin with a humble claim: the Spirit of Yahweh spoke by him. God told him that a ruler who rules righteously in the fear of God is like the morning light on a cloudless day, making tender grass grow after rain. David admitted his house was not perfect, yet God had made with him an everlasting covenant, ordered in all things and sure.

The rest of the chapter honors David's mighty men. The writer notes again and again that Yahweh worked a great victory through them. Eleazar fought until his hand grew weary and clung to his sword. Shammah stood firm in a field of lentils when others fled. Benaiah did many brave acts and was set over David's guard.

The most touching story is about water. Hiding in the cave of Adullam, David longed for water from the well of Bethlehem. Three mighty men broke through the Philistine lines to get it. David refused to drink. He poured it out as an offering to Yahweh, because the water had cost the men's lives at great risk.

Show What You Know

  1. What did God tell David a righteous ruler is like?

  2. What did David admit about his house?

  3. Who worked the great victories through the mighty men?

  4. Why did David pour out the water?

Word Bank Fill-In

Use the word bank to fill in each blank.

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  1. God told him that a ruler who rules righteously in the fear of God is like the light on a cloudless day, making tender grass grow after rain.
  2. David admitted his house was not perfect, yet had made with him an everlasting covenant, ordered in all things and sure.
  3. The most touching story is about .
  4. Hiding in the cave of Adullam, David longed for water from the of Bethlehem.
  5. Three men broke through the Philistine lines to get it.

Think About It

  1. David knew his house was not perfect, but God's covenant was sure. How does God's faithfulness give you hope when you fail?

  2. David treated his men's sacrifice as too precious to use for himself. How can you honor the sacrifices others make for you?

Memory Verse

“Yahweh’s Spirit spoke by me. His word was on my tongue.

2 Samuel 23:2 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for every new morning. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • How can you turn your thanks for faithful friends into a prayer?
  • Why do you think Uriah's name is at the end of the list?

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