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Samuel Anoints Saul Word Search for Kids (Easy, Medium and Hard)

Free printable Samuel Anoints Saul word search in three levels, from 6 big words across and down to 15 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 9:1–10:1; 1 Samuel 10:17–24
Bible story: Samuel Anoints Saul

Use this word search after you teach Samuel Anoints Saul (1 Samuel 9:1–10:1; 10:17–24).

The story: Saul, the son of Kish, was "a choice young man, and a goodly," higher than any of the people from his shoulders and upward. When his father's asses were lost, Saul and a servant went to seek them and came to Samuel the seer, and the LORD had told Samuel a day before that He would send him a man out of the land of Benjamin to be captain over His people Israel. Samuel took a vial of oil, poured it upon Saul's head, and said, "Is it not because the LORD hath anointed thee to be captain over his inheritance?" Later at Mizpeh Saul hid himself among the stuff, but when he stood among the people, they shouted, "God save the king."

Talk about it: Big idea: God guides our steps, God chooses whom He will use, Be humble. 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 15 words that go every direction, even backwards. Each downloads with or without an answer key.

The Bible story

Saul, the son of Kish, was "a choice young man, and a goodly," higher than any of the people from his shoulders and upward. When his father's asses were lost, Saul and a servant went to seek them and came to Samuel the seer, and the LORD had told Samuel a day before that He would send him a man out of the land of Benjamin to be captain over His people Israel. Samuel took a vial of oil, poured it upon Saul's head, and said, "Is it not because the LORD hath anointed thee to be captain over his inheritance?" Later at Mizpeh Saul hid himself among the stuff, but when he stood among the people, they shouted, "God save the king." Read the whole story in 1 Samuel 9:1–10:1; 1 Samuel 10:17–24 (KJV).

Memory verse: "Then Samuel took a vial of oil, and poured it upon his head, and kissed him, and said, Is it not because the LORD hath anointed thee to be captain over his inheritance?" (1 Samuel 10:1, KJV). It is printed on every level.

Words to find

Easy (ages 4–6, 6 words): Saul, Samuel, Kish, Oil, Anointed and King.
Medium (grades K–2, 10 words): Saul, Samuel, Kish, Vial, Seer, Oil, Anointed, Captain, Benjamin and King.
Hard (grades 3–5, 15 words): Saul, Samuel, Kish, Vial, Seer, Oil, Anointed, Captain, Benjamin, King, Servant, Mizpeh, Prophet, Shekel and Shoulders.

The words come from the story in 1 Samuel 9:1–10:1; 1 Samuel 10:17–24 (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 Samuel Anoints 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 (15 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 Samuel Anoints Saul word search?

The easy level has Saul, Samuel, Kish, Oil, Anointed and King. The medium and hard levels add more words from 1 Samuel 9:1–10:1; 1 Samuel 10:17–24 (KJV); the full lists are on this page.