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2 Samuel 5 · Grade 3

David's City

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Read the Story

All the tribes of Israel came to David at Hebron. They reminded him that the Lord had said he would be shepherd of His people. The elders made a covenant with David and anointed him king over Israel. David was thirty years old, and he reigned forty years.

David and his men went to Jerusalem. The people there said David could not come in. But David took the stronghold of Zion and called it David's city. Hiram king of Tyre sent cedar trees and workers to build David a house.

Twice the Philistines came to fight. Each time, David asked the Lord first. The second time, God told him to circle behind them and wait by the mulberry trees. When David heard the sound of marching in the treetops, he knew the Lord had gone out before him.

Memory Verse

“David grew greater and greater, for Yahweh, the God of Armies, was with him.”

2 Samuel 5:10 (WEB)

Answer the Questions

  1. What had the Lord said David would be?

  2. How long did David reign?

  3. What did David call the stronghold of Zion?

  4. What did Hiram send?

  5. What sound told David that God had gone before him?

King in Jerusalem

Write what happened in each box.

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for being with me. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • Why should a leader be humble?
  • How can you care for others the way a good leader does?

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