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Explore free printable Bible coloring scenes from the Old Testament. Each page includes a clear story connection and a practical way to use it with children.

Printable scenes

Choose a Bible story and print the version that fits your group.

Abram listens near his homeland and household as a gentle radiant light represents the LORD’s presence and God’s call to leave familiar surroundings.

Abram Hears God’s Call

Genesis 12:1-9

Abraham respectfully welcoming three visitors at the entrance of his tent beneath the oaks of Mamre, based on Genesis 18:1-2.

Abraham Welcomes the Visitors

Genesis 18:1-15

Abraham stands in an open place before the LORD and asks whether the righteous should be swept away with the wicked, with optional markers for the decreasing numbers he names.

Abraham Asks for Mercy

Genesis 18:16–19:29

Esau returns exhausted from the open country as Jacob prepares red or lentil stew near the tents, based on Genesis 25:29–34.

Esau Returns Hungry

Genesis 25:19-34

Sarah smiling with thankful joy as a gentle symbolic light represents the LORD’s faithfulness after Isaac’s birth.

God Keeps His Word

Genesis 21:1-7

Abraham sees a ram caught by its horns in a thicket near an altar on a mountain, with Isaac unharmed nearby.

God Provides a Ram

Genesis 22:1-19

Jacob rests on the ground while dreaming of angels moving up and down a stairway or flight of steps reaching from earth to heaven.

Jacob Sees the Stairway

Genesis 28:10-22

Jacob leads his two wives, two female servants, and eleven children across the Jabbok stream at night, with his possessions nearby.

Crossing the Jabbok at Night

Genesis 32:22-32

Jacob presents Joseph with a distinctive long garment while Joseph’s brothers stand nearby with unhappy expressions, illustrating favoritism and family tension from Genesis 37:1–4.

Joseph Receives a Special Garment

Genesis 37:1-36

Pharaoh’s two related dreams in Genesis 41: seven healthy and thin cows and seven full and scorched ears of grain near the Nile or palace.

Pharaoh’s Two Dreams

Genesis 40:1–41:57

Baby Moses resting in a papyrus basket coated with bitumen and pitch among the reeds beside the Nile while his sister watches from a distance.

Moses Hidden in the Basket

Exodus 1:8–2:10

Joseph reveals his identity to his brothers in his Egyptian residence; Benjamin embraces him while the brothers listen.

Joseph Reveals Himself to His Brothers

Genesis 42:1–45:28

Moses reverently approaches the burning bush at Horeb, where the angel of the LORD appears within flames that do not consume the bush; Moses removes his sandals on holy ground.

Moses Approaches the Burning Bush

Exodus 3:1–4:17

An Israelite family near its home prepares for the first Passover as an adult marks the doorway and lamb, unleavened bread, bitter herbs, staffs, and sandals represent the instructions in Exodus 12:1-13.

The Marked Doorway

Exodus 12:1-32

Moses leads the Israelites across dry ground between walls of water in the Red Sea while the pillar of cloud stands between Israel and the Egyptians.

A Safe Path Through the Sea

Exodus 14:1-31

Moses and the Israelites in a wilderness camp discover fine, flaky manna on the ground after the dew lifts.

Manna on the Ground

Exodus 16:1-36

Moses and the people of Israel gathered at their camp in the Wilderness of Sinai before Mount Sinai.

Israel Camps Before Mount Sinai

Exodus 19:1–20:21

The Israelites gather around Aaron at the camp near Mount Sinai and ask him to make gods to go before them while Moses is delayed on the mountain.

Waiting for Moses

Exodus 32:1-35

Moses, Joshua, Caleb, the other spies, and gathered Israelites hear a report about fruitful Canaan, with grapes, pomegranates, figs, and distant fortified cities.

Caleb Chooses Courage

Numbers 13:1–14:45

Rahab on her roof near bundles of flax while two unnamed Israelite spies hide beneath them, with Jericho’s city gate in the distance.

Rahab Hides the Spies Under the Flax

Joshua 2:1-24

Joshua leads the priests, armed men, and people of Israel in a quiet procession with the ark and trumpets around Jericho’s standing wall during the first six days.

The Quiet March Around Jericho

Joshua 6:1-27

Gideon beats wheat in a winepress at Ophrah while the angel of the LORD speaks beneath an oak, with an offering and altar nearby.

Gideon Receives a Courageous Call

Judges 6:11–7:25

Naomi, Ruth, and Orpah walking with simple travel bundles along a road from Moab toward Bethlehem, based on Ruth 1:6–7.

Returning Toward Bethlehem

Ruth 1:1-22

Samson’s unnamed mother, Manoah, and the angel of the LORD near their home as Samson’s birth and calling are announced.

Samson Is Set Apart for God

Judges 13:1–16:31

Ruth, a Moabite woman who returned to Bethlehem with Naomi, gathers leftover grain in a field with a basket or bundle.

Ruth Gathers Leftover Grain

Ruth 2:1-23

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

David holds the cut corner of Saul’s robe inside a cave while David’s men look on, illustrating David’s mercy and self-control.

David Chooses Mercy

1 Samuel 24:1-22

David carries grain, ten loaves of bread, and ten cheeses from Bethlehem to his three eldest brothers serving in Saul’s army while David’s sheep are nearby.

David Brings Food to His Brothers

1 Samuel 17

Elijah beside the Brook Cherith as ravens bring him bread and meat, with water nearby, based on 1 Kings 17:5–6.

Ravens Bring Food to Elijah

1 Kings 17:1-16

Solomon praying in a simple dream setting at Gibeon as he asks the LORD for an understanding heart to govern God’s people.

Solomon Asks for an Understanding Heart

1 Kings 3:3-28

Elisha listens as an unnamed widow shows him a small jar of oil inside her house, based on 2 Kings 4:2.

The Widow Shows Her Jar of Oil

2 Kings 4:1-7

Elijah repairs the LORD’s altar with twelve stones while the people of Israel watch; wood and an offering are arranged, and water fills a trench.

Elijah Repairs the LORD’s Altar

1 Kings 18:1-46

The captive Israelite girl respectfully speaks with Naaman’s wife in a simple household setting about the prophet in Samaria who could help Naaman.

A Helpful Message

2 Kings 5:1-19

Jonah stands facing a distant view of Nineveh while a symbolic light from above represents the LORD’s command to go there.

God Sends Jonah to Nineveh

Jonah 1–4

Daniel kneeling in prayer at an open upstairs window facing Jerusalem while administrators and satraps observe outside.

Daniel Prays Faithfully

Daniel 6:1-28

Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego standing together before Nebuchadnezzar, a large gold statue, and a royal gathering in Daniel 3.

Faithful Before the Gold Statue

Daniel 3:1-30

Abram looks upward while gentle light, families of people, flourishing plants, and a growing community represent God’s promises to bless him and all families of the earth.

God Promises to Bless Abram

Genesis 12:1-9

Abraham serves water and a meal of bread, prepared food, curds, and milk to three visitors beneath a tree near his tent.

A Meal Under the Tree

Genesis 18:1-15

Lot welcomes two angels at Sodom’s city gate and invites them toward his house, where he prepares a simple meal.

Two Angels Arrive in Sodom

Genesis 18:16–19:29

Sarah holds newborn Isaac while Abraham looks on with wonder, showing the joyful birth of Isaac at the set time God had spoken.

Isaac Is Born

Genesis 21:1-7

Jacob and Esau face one another beside stew and bread in a tent setting as Jacob asks Esau to sell his birthright before receiving the meal.

A Choice About the Birthright

Genesis 25:19-34

Abraham turns toward the angel of the LORD calling from heaven while Isaac remains unharmed near the altar.

The Angel Calls from Heaven

Genesis 22:1-19

Jacob’s dream of a stairway reaching heaven, angels moving on it, and the LORD’s respectful, non-specific presence above, based on Genesis 28:10-15.

God Promises to Be With Jacob

Genesis 28:10-22

Jacob standing alone near the Jabbok area beneath a night sky, before the encounter described in Genesis 32.

Jacob Alone

Genesis 32:22-32

Joseph tells his brothers about dreams involving bowing sheaves and stars while Jacob responds thoughtfully.

Joseph Shares His Dreams

Genesis 37:1-36

Joseph stands before Pharaoh in a palace, with servants nearby, respectfully indicating that God gives the answer to Pharaoh’s dreams.

Joseph Gives God the Credit

Genesis 40:1–41:57

Pharaoh’s daughter discovers baby Moses in a basket among the reeds beside the Nile, with a servant and attendants nearby.

A Compassionate Discovery

Exodus 1:8–2:10

Judah speaks before Joseph in Joseph’s residence, offering to remain as a servant in Benjamin’s place while Benjamin and the other brothers stand nearby.

Judah Speaks Up for Benjamin

Genesis 42:1–45:28

Moses tending Jethro’s flock in the wilderness as he leads the animals toward Horeb, the mountain of God.

Moses Leads the Flock to Horeb

Exodus 3:1–4:17

An Israelite household inside a home in Egypt shares roasted meat, unleavened bread, and bitter herbs while dressed with sandals and staffs, ready for the Passover.

Ready for the Passover Meal

Exodus 12:1-32

Moses holding his staff and reassuring worried Israelites near the Red Sea, based on Exodus 14:13-14.

Stand Firm and Trust

Exodus 14:1-31

Moses gives instructions while Israelites gather manna in containers around their tents.

Gathering What Each Person Needs

Exodus 16:1-36

Moses reports God’s words to Israel’s elders and gathered people at their camp before Mount Sinai; the people promise to do everything God has said.

The People Promise to Listen

Exodus 19:1–20:21

Aaron forms a golden calf from the Israelites’ gold earrings while the people gather near an altar in the camp.

The Golden Calf Is Made

Exodus 32:1-35

Twelve Israelite spies explore the Valley of Eshcol and carry grapes, pomegranates, and figs back from Canaan.

Exploring the Fruitful Land

Numbers 13:1–14:45

Rahab speaks with two unnamed Israelite spies on the roof of her house in Jericho beneath an open sky, based on Joshua 2:8-11.

Rahab Speaks Courageously on the Roof

Joshua 2:1-24

Joshua, the priests, and the people of Israel at Jericho’s wall during the seventh circuit, with trumpets sounding and the people shouting as the wall falls.

The Seventh Circuit and Trumpet Blast

Joshua 6:1-27

Gideon obeys God at night beside Baal’s altar, the Asherah, and a new altar to the LORD, with tools and fallen stones nearby.

Gideon Obeys at Night

Judges 6:11–7:25

Ruth stays beside Naomi on the road from Moab to Bethlehem while Orpah says goodbye and turns back, based on Ruth 1:14–18.

Ruth Chooses to Stay

Ruth 1:1-22

Samson faces a young lion in the vineyards of Timnah, illustrating Judges 14:1–20 and the LORD’s empowerment of Samson.

Samson Faces the Young Lion

Judges 13:1–16:31

Boaz arrives in a grain field near Bethlehem and speaks with the overseer about Ruth, the Moabite woman who came with Naomi and has been gleaning since morning with a short rest.

Boaz Arrives in the Field

Ruth 2:1-23

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

David listens near the Israelite battle line as Goliath challenges Israel, with Eliab and Israelite soldiers nearby.

David Hears the Challenge

1 Samuel 17

David bows outside a cave while holding the cut corner of Saul’s robe, with Saul standing at a distance as David explains that he did not seek Saul’s harm.

David Speaks from a Distance

1 Samuel 24:1-22

Elijah beside the Brook Cherith with nearby ravens and flowing water, illustrating 1 Kings 17:2-4.

Elijah Goes to the Brook

1 Kings 17:1-16

Solomon shown with a crown, treasure chest, symbolic rejected sword, and an understanding-heart symbol, representing his request for wisdom to lead God’s people.

God Is Pleased With Solomon’s Unselfish Request

1 Kings 3:3-28

The unnamed widow and her two sons carry empty containers borrowed from several neighbors toward their home, preparing to follow Elisha’s instruction.

Borrowing Empty Containers

2 Kings 4:1-7

Elijah prays beside the thoroughly soaked LORD’s altar at Mount Carmel as fire from the LORD consumes the offering, wood, stones, dust, and water, while the people respond.

Fire Answers Elijah’s Prayer

1 Kings 18:1-46

Naaman prepares to travel to Israel with the king of Aram’s letter, horses or chariots, silver, gold, and changes of clothing.

Naaman Carries the King’s Letter

2 Kings 5:1-19

Jonah boards a ship at Joppa to travel toward Tarshish instead of going to Nineveh, as described in Jonah 1:3.

Jonah Boards the Ship

Jonah 1–4

Daniel is placed into the lions’ den while distressed King Darius stands nearby; a stone and the king’s signet ring seal the entrance.

Daniel Enters the Lions’ Den

Daniel 6:1-28

Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego walk unbound and unharmed inside the furnace while Nebuchadnezzar sees a fourth figure with them.

Not Alone in the Fire

Daniel 3:1-30

Abram, Sarai, Lot, household members, and possessions setting out from Haran along a simple path toward Canaan.

Abram’s Household Sets Out

Genesis 12:1-9

Abraham stands beside his tent near three visitors while Sarah listens at the tent entrance as a visitor announces the promise of a son.

The Promise at the Tent

Genesis 18:1-15

Lot stands by his house door as two angels pull him inside while men from Sodom surround the house.

The Angels Protect Lot

Genesis 18:16–19:29

Abraham and Sarah look lovingly at their newborn son Isaac beside a simple marker reading “Isaac.”

Abraham Names His Son Isaac

Genesis 21:1-7

Jacob gives Esau bread and a bowl of lentil stew beside a cooking area after Esau sells his birthright.

The Meal Is Given

Genesis 25:19-34

Abraham, Isaac, two servants, and a donkey travel with wood toward the mountain place God showed Abraham, based on Genesis 22:3-5.

Journey to Moriah

Genesis 22:1-19