Instructions
Building on what we learned in our last worksheet, we know that David started as a young shepherd who defeated the giant Goliath. Because of his brave heart, David grew up to become the most famous King of Ancient Israel!
Today, we will explore what it was like for David to be a leader and how he helped build a community for his people.
- Read the short stories and sentences carefully.
- Look back at your previous worksheet if you forget what David's first job was!
- Complete the "Kingdom Roles" table to see how a city works.
- Use your best thinking for the "Leader's Heart" section at the end.
Section 1: Quick Review
Before David became King, he had to learn many things. Let’s see what you remember from our last lesson!
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David was a shepherd before he was a King. What animal did he protect in the fields?
- Answer: ____
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David used a slingshot to defeat Goliath. Why did he choose a sling instead of a heavy sword?
- A) He didn't know how to use a sword.
- B) The sword was too heavy, and the sling was a tool he already knew well.
- C) He thought the sling looked cooler.
Section 2: Building a Capital City
In History, we learn that King David chose a special city to be the center of his kingdom. That city is called Jerusalem. To make a city strong, a King needs many people to work together. This is called a community.
In the table below, look at the different jobs people had in King David’s time. Think about what they did to help the city.
| Job Title | How they helped the Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Example: Builder | They used stone and wood to build the city walls and houses. |
| Musician | |
| Farmer | |
| Soldier | |
| Advisor | |
| Messenger |
Section 3: The King’s New Tools
Now that David is a King and not a shepherd boy, he uses different items. Match the item to its purpose by drawing a line.
- The Crown • • Used to write songs and poems (Psalms).
- The Scepter • • A symbol of a King's power and rank.
- The Pen (Reed) • • A staff held by a King to show he is the leader.
- The Map • • Used to show the borders of the land of Israel.
Section 4: Social Studies - What Makes a Good Leader?
In our last worksheet, we learned that "People look at the outside, but God looks at the heart." King David wasn't perfect, but he tried to lead with a "good heart."
The Leader Challenge: Imagine YOU are the leader of a brand-new city. Circle the three qualities below that you think are most important for a King or Queen to have:
- Kindness
- Being the strongest person
- Fairness (treating everyone equally)
- Having the most toys
- Listening to others
- Being the loudest shouter
Reflection Question: Why is it important for a leader to listen to the people in their community?
Write one sentence: __
Section 5: The Historian's Map (Optional)
Historians tell us that King David helped bring all the different tribes of Israel together to be one big family. In the box below, draw a simple map of a