2 Samuel 5 · Grade 4
The Lord Was with Him
Read and Think
After seven and a half years in Hebron, David became king over all Israel. The tribes said, in effect, that they were his own family and that the Lord had chosen him to shepherd Israel. The elders made a covenant with him before the Lord and anointed him.
David captured the stronghold of Zion from the Jebusites, who had boasted that he could never get in. Jerusalem became David's city. David grew greater and greater, and the chapter gives the reason: the Lord, the God of Armies, was with him. David understood that God had raised him up for the sake of His people Israel.
The Philistines came up to the valley of Rephaim. David asked God whether to attack, and God promised victory. When they came again, David asked again instead of assuming the answer would be the same. This time God gave a new plan: wait by the mulberry trees until you hear marching in the treetops.
Show What You Know
How long had David ruled in Hebron?
Who boasted that David could never get in?
Why did David grow greater and greater?
Why did David ask God a second time?
Word Bank Fill-In
Use the word bank to fill in each blank.
- The tribes said, in effect, that they were his own family and that the Lord had chosen him to Israel.
- The elders made a covenant with him before the Lord and him.
- David captured the stronghold of from the Jebusites, who had boasted that he could never get in.
- David grew and greater, and the chapter gives the reason: the Lord, the God of Armies, was with him.
- David understood that had raised him up for the sake of His people Israel.
Think About It
David knew God made him king for the sake of His people, not for David's own glory. How can you use your gifts to serve others?
David asked God again even after a big win. Why is it important to keep asking God for direction?
Memory Verse
“David grew greater and greater, for Yahweh, the God of Armies, was with him.”
2 Samuel 5:10 (WEB)
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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.
- How does a shepherd king show what God's leaders should be like?
- Why is it wise to ask God again even after a victory?
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