Week 315 · Old Testament · about 2 minutes · 319 words
☀️ 2 Samuel 9
2 Samuel 9 opens with these words: “David said, “Is there yet any who is left of Saul’s house, that I may show him kindness for Jonathan’s sake?”” The line to keep is 2 Samuel 9:3: “The king said, “Is there not yet any of Saul’s house, that I may show the kindness of God to him?” Ziba said to the king, “Jonathan still has a son, who is…” Carry the word “king” from that verse into the rest of the day.
2 Samuel 9 is a real chapter from the Old Testament. It starts, “David said, “Is there yet any who is left of Saul’s house, that I may show him kindness for Jonathan’s sake?”” That is not a motto invented for a poster. It is the first sentence a family hears when this page is opened at night.
Keep going a little further. The chapter also says, “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 opens with these words: “David said, “Is there yet any who is left of Saul’s house, that I may show him kindness for Jonathan’s sake?”” The line to keep is 2 Samuel 9:3: “The king said, “Is there not yet any of Saul’s house, that I may show the kindness of God to him?” Ziba said to the king, “Jonathan still has a son, who is…” Carry the word “king” from that verse into the rest of the day.
The line worth learning out loud is 2 Samuel 9:3: “The king said, “Is there not yet any of Saul’s house, that I may show the kindness of God to him?” Ziba said to the king, “Jonathan still has a son, who is lame in his feet.”” If the rest of the chapter feels crowded, hold that one sentence until the room is quiet.
What happens first in 2 Samuel 9? Then try this: Read “The king said, “Is there not yet any of Saul’s house, that I may show the kindness of God to him?” Ziba said…” once more. What does it show you about God? You do not have to finish every verse. You can close the book after the memory verse and still have read the Bible together.
“The king said, “Is there not yet any of Saul’s house, that I may show the kindness of God to him?” Ziba said to the king, “Jonathan still has a son, who is lame in his feet.””
2 Samuel 9:3 · 2 Samuel 9
Say it
Practice 2 Samuel 9:3
Tap the words in order. The blanks follow the verse from left to right.
Thesaid,“Istherenotyetanyofhouse,thatImayshowthekindnessofGodtohim?”Zibasaidtotheking,stillhasason,whoislameinhisfeet.”
Talk about it
- What happens first in 2 Samuel 9?
- Read “The king said, “Is there not yet any of Saul’s house, that I may show the kindness of God to him?” Ziba said…” once more. What does it show you about God?
- Who can you tell one sentence from 2 Samuel 9 before bedtime?
Prayer
Father, thank you for 2 Samuel 9. Help us remember 2 Samuel 9:3 when we wake up, and teach us to notice you in an ordinary night. Amen.
Parent tip
If 2 Samuel 9 is long, read 2 Samuel 9:3 twice and ask one of the talk-about questions. The chapter page has every verse if you want more tomorrow.
Week 315 · the whole night
☀️ 2 Samuel 9
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