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Samuel Coloring Pages

Samuel listened to God and served as a prophet and leader.

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Samuel anointing David among his brothers at Jesse’s house with oil from a horn, based on 1 Samuel 16:13.

Samuel Anoints David

1 Samuel 16:1-13

Samuel resting near the ark of God in the LORD’s temple while Eli rests in his own place, based on 1 Samuel 3:1-3.

Samuel Rests Near the Ark

1 Samuel 3:1-21

Samuel goes from his sleeping place to Eli after hearing his name, believing Eli called him; Eli tells Samuel he did not call him and sends him back to lie down.

Samuel Answers the Call

1 Samuel 3:1-21

David arrives at Jesse’s house from tending sheep while Samuel asks Jesse to bring him in, based on 1 Samuel 16:11–12.

David Comes in from Tending Sheep

1 Samuel 16:1-13

Samuel goes to Eli after hearing a call, and Eli teaches him how to answer the LORD.

Eli Helps Samuel Listen

1 Samuel 3:1-21

Samuel looks thoughtfully at Eliab in Jesse’s house while Jesse is present, illustrating that people notice outward appearance but the LORD looks at the heart.

God Looks at the Heart

1 Samuel 16:1-13

Samuel listening reverently in the LORD’s temple as the LORD calls him and gives a serious message, based on 1 Samuel 3:10-14.

Samuel Says, “Speak, LORD”

1 Samuel 3:1-21

Samuel and Jesse with Jesse’s sons as the sons are presented one by one in 1 Samuel 16:8-10.

Jesse Presents His Sons

1 Samuel 16:1-13

Samuel tells Eli everything the LORD said after opening the doors of the house of the LORD.

Samuel Tells Eli the Truth

1 Samuel 3:1-21

Samuel meets Bethlehem’s elders and invites Jesse and his sons to a peaceful sacrifice to the LORD, based on 1 Samuel 16:4-5.

Samuel Comes Peacefully to Bethlehem

1 Samuel 16:1-13

Samuel at Shiloh as the people of Israel recognize him as established as a prophet of the LORD.

Samuel Is Recognized as a Prophet

1 Samuel 3:1-21