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David and Jonathan Word Search for Kids (Easy, Medium and Hard)

Free printable David and Jonathan word search in three levels, from 6 big words across and down to 17 words in every direction. Answer keys included.

Preschool–Grade 5 · Medium

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Ages
Preschool (3–5), Early Elementary (K–2), Upper Elementary (3–5)
Difficulty
Medium
Time
10 minutes
Scripture
1 Samuel 18–20

Use this word search after you teach David and Jonathan (1 Samuel 18–20).

The story: Jonathan, King Saul's son, loved David "as his own soul," and they made a covenant, and Jonathan gave David his robe, his sword, his bow and his girdle. When Saul sought to kill David, Jonathan warned him, and later he shot arrows in the field as the sign that David must go away. Jonathan sent him away in peace, for they had sworn, "The LORD be between me and thee, and between my seed and thy seed for ever."

Talk about it: Big idea: Friendship, Loyalty, Kindness. Which word from the puzzle reminds you most of the story?

Three levels: easy (ages 4–6) has 6 big words that go only across and down; medium (grades K–2) has 11 words that also go diagonally; hard (grades 3–5) has 17 words that go every direction, even backwards. Each downloads with or without an answer key.

Frequently asked questions

What ages are these David and Jonathan word searches for?

The easy one (6 big words, across and down) is for ages 4–6, the medium one (11 words, with diagonals) for kindergarten to 2nd grade, and the hard one (17 words in every direction, even backwards) for 3rd to 5th grade.

Is there an answer key?

Yes. Every level downloads with or without its answer key, which circles each word in red.

Are these word searches free?

Yes. Print as many as you need for your church, school or home. Please don't resell them.

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