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Free printable Jehoshaphat and the Singers 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
2 Chronicles 20:1–30

Use this word search after you teach Jehoshaphat and the Singers (2 Chronicles 20:1–30).

The story: When a great multitude of Moab and Ammon came against Jehoshaphat, he feared, set himself to seek the LORD and proclaimed a fast, and prayed, "neither know we what to do: but our eyes are upon thee." The Spirit of the LORD came upon Jahaziel, who said, "the battle is not yours, but God's." Jehoshaphat appointed singers to go out before the army, and "when they began to sing and to praise, the LORD set ambushments" against the enemies. Judah came back to Jerusalem with joy, for the LORD had made them to rejoice.

Talk about it: Big idea: The battle is the LORD's, Pray first and praise God, Trust God when afraid. Which word from the puzzle reminds you most of the story?

The Bible story

When a great multitude of Moab and Ammon came against Jehoshaphat, he feared, set himself to seek the LORD and proclaimed a fast, and prayed, "neither know we what to do: but our eyes are upon thee." The Spirit of the LORD came upon Jahaziel, who said, "the battle is not yours, but God's." Jehoshaphat appointed singers to go out before the army, and "when they began to sing and to praise, the LORD set ambushments" against the enemies. Judah came back to Jerusalem with joy, for the LORD had made them to rejoice. Read the whole story in 2 Chronicles 20:1–30 (KJV).

Memory verse: "And he said, Hearken ye, all Judah, and ye inhabitants of Jerusalem, and thou king Jehoshaphat, Thus saith the LORD unto you, Be not afraid nor dismayed by reason of this great multitude; for the battle is not yours, but God’s." (2 Chronicles 20:15, KJV). It is printed on every level.

Words to find

  • Easy (ages 4–6, 6 words): Judah, Moab, Ammon, Battle, Singers and Praise.
  • Medium (grades K–2, 10 words): Jehoshaphat, Judah, Moab, Ammon, Fast, Battle, Singers, Praise, Mercy and Berachah.
  • Hard (grades 3–5, 16 words): Jehoshaphat, Judah, Moab, Ammon, Fast, Battle, Singers, Praise, Mercy, Berachah, Jerusalem, Jahaziel, Tekoa, Levites, Harps and Trumpets.

The words come from the story in 2 Chronicles 20:1–30 (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 Jehoshaphat and the Singers 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 Jehoshaphat and the Singers word search?

The easy level has Judah, Moab, Ammon, Battle, Singers and Praise. The medium and hard levels add more words from 2 Chronicles 20:1–30 (KJV); the full lists are on this page.

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