Teaching illustration · imaginative sceneScripture retelling · page 1
A young shepherd
David helped care for sheep. His family knew him as the youngest son of Jesse.
1 Samuel 16:1–11 · read in context
Talk together: What does a shepherd do?
Five-page illustrated story · read together
David: The Shepherd’s Care
An original, age-sensitive retelling of 1 Samuel 16–17. It is not a Bible quotation. Read with a grown-up.
Teaching illustration · imaginative scene
Teaching illustration · imaginative sceneScripture retelling · page 2
Look at the heart
Samuel was told not to judge by outward appearance alone. David was chosen and anointed.
1 Samuel 16:6–13 · read in context
Talk together: What inner quality do you value?
Teaching illustration · imaginative sceneScripture retelling · page 3
A skill practiced
David spoke about protecting sheep from danger. Caring for small creatures took attention and courage.
1 Samuel 17:32–37 · read in context
Talk together: How can you practice careful responsibility?
Teaching illustration · imaginative sceneScripture retelling · page 4
Facing a hard moment
David later faced a frightening challenge. For younger children, we focus on his preparation and trust, not the battle’s violent detail.
1 Samuel 17:40–47 · read in context
Talk together: Who helps you face a hard moment?
Teaching illustration · imaginative sceneScripture retelling & family application · page 5
Small acts matter
The shepherd part of the story reminds our family to care for those who depend on us. This is a family application, not a quotation.
1 Samuel 16:11–13; 17:34–37 · read in context
Talk together: What small caring act will you try?
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Listen with your device
Uses the device’s available synthetic voice. No recorded narration is provided for this story.
Shepherd care checklist
For each action, choose Caring or Risky.
For grown-ups
The illustration shows a peaceful pastoral scene, not a precise reconstruction. Adults may discuss 1 Samuel 17’s violence separately with older children. Never ask a child to face danger alone.
Print this page to make a reading sheet. Invite your child to draw a sixth page about the practical question, then check the linked passages together. Game answers are explanations, not a measure of faith.
Game answer: Notice if an animal is missing: Caring; Leave the gate open: Risky; Ask a grown-up for help with danger: Caring; Make sure animals have water: Caring.
Full parent guide and printable worksheet