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David and Mephibosheth Word Search (Easy, Medium and Hard)

Free printable David and Mephibosheth 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 Samuel 9:1–13
Bible story: David and Mephibosheth

Use this word search after you teach David and Mephibosheth (2 Samuel 9:1–13).

The story: King David asked, "Is there not yet any of the house of Saul, that I may shew the kindness of God unto him?" Ziba told him that Jonathan had a son "which is lame on his feet," living in Lo-debar. David fetched Mephibosheth, said to him, "Fear not," restored to him all the land of Saul, and Mephibosheth did eat bread at the king's table "as one of the king's sons."

Talk about it: Big idea: Show the kindness of God, God makes room for us. 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 David asked, "Is there not yet any of the house of Saul, that I may shew the kindness of God unto him?" Ziba told him that Jonathan had a son "which is lame on his feet," living in Lo-debar. David fetched Mephibosheth, said to him, "Fear not," restored to him all the land of Saul, and Mephibosheth did eat bread at the king's table "as one of the king's sons." Read the whole story in 2 Samuel 9:1–13 (KJV).

Memory verse: "And David said unto him, Fear not: for I will surely shew thee kindness for Jonathan thy father’s sake, and will restore thee all the land of Saul thy father; and thou shalt eat bread at my table continually." (2 Samuel 9:7, KJV). It is printed on every level.

Words to find

Easy (ages 4–6, 6 words): David, Ziba, Kindness, Lame, Table and Bread.
Medium (grades K–2, 10 words): Mephibosheth, David, Jonathan, Saul, Ziba, Kindness, Lame, Table, Bread and King.
Hard (grades 3–5, 16 words): Mephibosheth, David, Jonathan, Saul, Ziba, Kindness, Lame, Table, Bread, King, Machir, Servant, Feet, Restore, Micha and Jerusalem.

The words come from the story in 2 Samuel 9:1–13 (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 and Mephibosheth 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 and Mephibosheth word search?

The easy level has David, Ziba, Kindness, Lame, Table and Bread. The medium and hard levels add more words from 2 Samuel 9:1–13 (KJV); the full lists are on this page.