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

Free printable David Spares Saul word search in three levels, from 6 big words across and down to 16 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 24:1–22
Bible story: David Spares Saul

Use this word search after you teach David Spares Saul (1 Samuel 24:1–22).

The story: King Saul took three thousand chosen men to seek David in the wilderness of En-gedi, and Saul went into a cave where David and his men were in the sides of the cave. David's men said this was his day, but David only "cut off the skirt of Saul's robe privily," and even then "David's heart smote him." He called after Saul and showed him the skirt, saying, "mine hand shall not be upon thee," and Saul wept and said, "Thou art more righteous than I."

Talk about it: Big idea: Repay evil with good, Respect those God puts in charge, Let God be the judge. 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 10 words that also go diagonally; hard (grades 3–5) has 16 words that go every direction, even backwards. Each downloads with or without an answer key.

The Bible story

King Saul took three thousand chosen men to seek David in the wilderness of En-gedi, and Saul went into a cave where David and his men were in the sides of the cave. David's men said this was his day, but David only "cut off the skirt of Saul's robe privily," and even then "David's heart smote him." He called after Saul and showed him the skirt, saying, "mine hand shall not be upon thee," and Saul wept and said, "Thou art more righteous than I." Read the whole story in 1 Samuel 24:1–22 (KJV).

Memory verse: "And he said to David, Thou art more righteous than I: for thou hast rewarded me good, whereas I have rewarded thee evil." (1 Samuel 24:17, KJV). It is printed on every level.

Words to find

Easy (ages 4–6, 6 words): David, Saul, Cave, Robe, Skirt and Wept.
Medium (grades K–2, 10 words): David, Saul, Cave, Robe, Skirt, Wilderness, Anointed, Spared, Righteous and Wept.
Hard (grades 3–5, 16 words): David, Saul, Cave, Robe, Skirt, Wilderness, Anointed, Spared, Righteous, Wept, King, Enemy, Goats, Voice, Sware and Master.

The words come from the story in 1 Samuel 24:1–22 (KJV). Before kids start, read the words aloud together and ask where each one is in the story.

Answer keys

Each level downloads two ways: the puzzle on its own, or with a second page that shows the answer (every word circled in red). Print the key for helpers, or let kids check their own work.

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Frequently asked questions

What ages are these David Spares Saul word searches for?

The easy one (6 big words, across and down) is for ages 4–6, the medium one (10 words, with diagonals) for kindergarten to 2nd grade, and the hard one (16 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.

What words are in the David Spares Saul word search?

The easy level has David, Saul, Cave, Robe, Skirt and Wept. The medium and hard levels add more words from 1 Samuel 24:1–22 (KJV); the full lists are on this page.