Old Testament
The Tower of Babel for Kids: Bible Story Summary & Free Printables
The story in a nutshell
People decided to build a tower to the heavens to make a name for themselves. God came down, mixed up their language so they could not understand each other, and scattered them over the earth.
Read it: Genesis 11:1–9
Memory verseProverbs 16:18
Big ideasPride · Humility · God is in charge
The Tower of Babel Puzzles
Frequently asked questions
Where is the story of The Tower of Babel in the Bible?
You can read it in Genesis 11:1–9.
What is the story of The Tower of Babel about?
People decided to build a tower to the heavens to make a name for themselves. God came down, mixed up their language so they could not understand each other, and scattered them over the earth.
What can kids learn from The Tower of Babel?
Big ideas to teach: Pride, Humility, God is in charge.