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2 Samuel 9 · Grade 2

A Seat at the Table

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Read the Story

David loved his friend Jonathan. Jonathan was gone now. David asked, Is anyone left from Saul's family? I want to be kind to him for Jonathan.

A man named Ziba said, Jonathan has a son. His feet are hurt. His name was Mephibosheth. David sent for him.

Mephibosheth bowed down. He was afraid. David said, Don't be afraid. I will be kind to you. You will eat at my table always. David gave him land too.

Memory Verse

David said to him, “Don’t be afraid, for I will surely show you kindness for Jonathan your father’s sake, and will restore to you all the land of Saul your father. You will eat bread at my table continually.”

2 Samuel 9:7 (WEB)

Show What You Know

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

  1. Who was David's friend?

    JonathanAt David's table alwaysFor Jonathan

  2. Why did David want to be kind?

    JonathanFor JonathanDon't be afraid

  3. What was the name of Jonathan's son?

    JonathanFor JonathanMephibosheth

  4. What did David say first?

    MephiboshethDon't be afraidAt David's table always

  5. Where would Mephibosheth eat?

    MephiboshethAt David's table alwaysDon't be afraid

Word Search

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

IKTTEEONDLJIBAUNLAAMONIBISJNFNNDKLSCDZEDANWEOLIEECTEOFABJHTKHSEMABREADASESAASDPEN
  • KINDNESS
  • JONATHAN
  • TABLE
  • BREAD
  • LAME
  • FEET
  • LAND
  • ZIBA

Prayer

Dear God, thank You for being kind to me. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • Why did Mephibosheth call himself a dead dog?
  • How did David treat Mephibosheth like a son?

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