01David plays music for Saul
David plays his stringed instrument, and Saul finds relief. The simple lyre is an artistic interpretation of the instrument. 1 Samuel 16:21-23.
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King Saul and David Coloring Pages
Six King Saul and David coloring pages follow David's music, his service, Saul's jealousy, Jonathan's warning and David's decision to spare Saul. Download individual PDFs or the complete pack.
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02David serves King Saul
David goes where Saul sends him and acts wisely. This picture represents his service without showing a battle. 1 Samuel 18:5.
03Saul becomes jealous
Saul hears the women's praise of David and becomes angry and jealous. One woman represents the larger celebration. 1 Samuel 18:6-9.
04Jonathan warns David
Jonathan tells David that Saul plans to harm him. He warns David to take care and find a hiding place. 1 Samuel 19:1-3.
05David chooses not to harm Saul
David refuses to attack Saul. He holds the piece cut from Saul's robe as Saul leaves; this scene combines nearby moments without showing private bodily details. 1 Samuel 24:4-7.
06David shows Saul the piece of robe
David calls to Saul and shows the piece of robe. Saul acknowledges that David has treated him well rather than harming him. 1 Samuel 24:8-12, 16-20.
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About these coloring pages
Color the story together
Six King Saul and David coloring pages follow David's music, his service, Saul's jealousy, Jonathan's warning and David's decision to spare Saul. Download individual PDFs or the complete pack.
These sheets use simple cartoon outlines and open areas for crayons or colored pencils. Each design is a separate printable, so you can choose the moment that suits your lesson.
Read the Bible account
Read 1 Samuel 16:21-23; 18:5-9; 19:1-3; 24:4-20 for the complete account. The following is a shortened summary in our own words.
David entered King Saul's service and played music that brought Saul relief. Later, David acted wisely in the tasks Saul gave him. When women celebrated David's success, Saul became angry about their praise and watched David with suspicion.
Saul later spoke of killing David. His son Jonathan warned David and told him to find a hiding place. The six coloring pages select a few moments from this longer account rather than presenting every event between them.
In a later episode at a cave, David had an opportunity to harm Saul but refused. He secretly cut a piece from Saul's robe, then felt troubled about doing even that. After Saul left, David called to him and showed the piece. Saul wept and acknowledged that David had treated him righteously. The chapter does not end with a promise that every danger in David's life is over.
What is in the collection?
- David plays music for Saul: David plays his stringed instrument, and Saul finds relief. The simple lyre is an artistic interpretation of the instrument. 1 Samuel 16:21-23.
- David serves King Saul: David goes where Saul sends him and acts wisely. This picture represents his service without showing a battle. 1 Samuel 18:5.
- Saul becomes jealous: Saul hears the women's praise of David and becomes angry and jealous. One woman represents the larger celebration. 1 Samuel 18:6-9.
- Jonathan warns David: Jonathan tells David that Saul plans to harm him. He warns David to take care and find a hiding place. 1 Samuel 19:1-3.
- David chooses not to harm Saul: David refuses to attack Saul. He holds the piece cut from Saul's robe as Saul leaves; this scene combines nearby moments without showing private bodily details. 1 Samuel 24:4-7.
- David shows Saul the piece of robe: David calls to Saul and shows the piece of robe. Saul acknowledges that David has treated him well rather than harming him. 1 Samuel 24:8-12, 16-20.
A simple activity for home or Sunday school
Choose a picture and read its linked passage with an adult. Talk about service, jealousy, friendship and choosing not to take revenge. Ask how Jonathan helped David stay safe. These pictures also work as prompts for retelling selected moments from the account.
Questions to talk about
- How did David help Saul at first?
- How did Saul react to the praise of David?
- What warning did Jonathan give David?
- What did David show Saul outside the cave?
Notes for parents and teachers
The Bible does not give David's exact age in these selected scenes. His youthful cartoon appearance, Saul's circlet, clothing, instruments and scenery are artistic choices. The lyre illustrates a stringed instrument rather than a precise archaeological reconstruction. One woman represents the women celebrating; the story describes a larger group. Saul is not asleep in the cave account. The fifth picture shows him leaving, fully clothed, and David holding the robe piece; it does not show the act of cutting or the private reason Saul entered the cave. David refused to kill Saul, but also hid and took steps to protect himself. Do not use this story to tell a child to remain in an unsafe situation: children should seek help from a trusted adult. The spiritual distress described in 1 Samuel 16 should not be used to label people with mental health conditions.
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A few helpful answers
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