BIBLE TIME KIDS · EP75
MEET THE CHARACTERS
BIBLICAL CHARACTERS
- SaulIsrael's first king, who hides in fear but gathers the people in crisis
- SamuelThe prophet who presents Saul and teaches the king's responsibility
- NahashThe Ammonite king who threatens Jabesh-gilead
IsraeliteWill the lot show us who our king will be?
SamuelLet every tribe stand before the LORD and wait.
READ IT IN THE BIBLE1 Samuel 9–11
SamuelThe lot has chosen Saul from Benjamin!
IsraeliteBut where is Saul?
READ IT IN THE BIBLE1 Samuel 9–11
IsraeliteWe found him! Saul is hiding among the supplies!
SaulDo you truly mean to make me king?
READ IT IN THE BIBLE1 Samuel 9–11
YoelWhy would a future king hide? Maybe he was afraid.
HanaA huge responsibility can be frightening. Now watch his choices.
READ IT IN THE BIBLE1 Samuel 9–11
IsraeliteSaul stands a head taller than everyone!
Another IsraeliteLong live the king! He certainly looks like one!
READ IT IN THE BIBLE1 Samuel 9–11
DissenterHow can this man save us?
Another DissenterWe will not honor him with gifts!
READ IT IN THE BIBLE1 Samuel 9–11
FriendWill you simply ignore their insults?
SaulI will not take revenge. I am going home.
READ IT IN THE BIBLE1 Samuel 9–11
YoelHe held back instead of striking back. That's a good start!
HanaYes. A crisis will reveal what kind of leader he is.
READ IT IN THE BIBLE1 Samuel 9–11
NahashJabesh-gilead must accept my terms!
Elder of JabeshGive us seven days to seek help.
READ IT IN THE BIBLE1 Samuel 9–11
MessengerJabesh is under Ammonite threat! Please help us!
IsraeliteWill anyone come to rescue us?
READ IT IN THE BIBLE1 Samuel 9–11
SaulWhy is everyone weeping? What happened?
IsraeliteThe people of Jabesh face a cruel threat.
READ IT IN THE BIBLE1 Samuel 9–11
SaulWe cannot stand by while our brothers are threatened!
MessengerThen I will summon every tribe to gather!
READ IT IN THE BIBLE1 Samuel 9–11
SaulBy tomorrow, we will bring help to Jabesh!
MessengerThat promise will give the town courage!
READ IT IN THE BIBLE1 Samuel 9–11
CommanderLet us enter their camp at dawn in three divisions!
SaulOur goal is to rescue the people. Move together!
READ IT IN THE BIBLE1 Samuel 9–11
Resident of JabeshThe gate is open! We are safe!
Another ResidentThe LORD did not abandon us!
READ IT IN THE BIBLE1 Samuel 9–11
IsraeliteSaul did more than speak—he rescued our brothers!
ElderHe used his strength for the community, not himself.
READ IT IN THE BIBLE1 Samuel 9–11
IsraeliteBring out those who rejected Saul and punish them!
SaulDo not harm them. Today is not a day for revenge.
READ IT IN THE BIBLE1 Samuel 9–11
SaulToday the LORD has brought deliverance.
SamuelYou chose well not to turn victory into personal glory.
READ IT IN THE BIBLE1 Samuel 9–11
SamuelCome to Gilgal. Let us renew the kingdom there!
IsraeliteLet us rejoice together before the LORD!
READ IT IN THE BIBLE1 Samuel 9–11
YoelWasn't winning the battle Saul's greatest moment?
HanaI think he shone brightest when he had power to punish but stopped.
READ IT IN THE BIBLE1 Samuel 9–11
YoelMust a good leader begin with perfect confidence?
HanaHumility and responsibility matter more than looking confident.
READ IT IN THE BIBLE1 Samuel 9–11
YoelIf I gained power, I might use it to protect myself first.
HanaScripture shows leaders using power to protect the vulnerable.
READ IT IN THE BIBLE1 Samuel 9–11
YoelSaul started so well. Surely he kept choosing well?
HanaA good start cannot replace tomorrow's obedience. Each choice matters.
READ IT IN THE BIBLE1 Samuel 9–11
YoelShall we find Saul's good beginning in the Bible?
HanaYes! Let's read 1 Samuel 9–11 for ourselves.
READ IT IN THE BIBLE1 Samuel 9–11