Animals of the Bible · Forest · Wild
The Bear
The Bear — a wonderful creature of Scripture and of the Bible world
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- Key verse
- 1 Samuel 17:34
- Where it lived
- The “forest” habitat in the Bible lands: the valleys and hills of the Holy Land
- What it reminds us of
- Danger, and the power of God
Stories from Scripture
The Bear in the stories of the Bible
People of faith
The Bear in Scripture
Thy servant kept his father’s sheep, and there came a lion, and a bear, and took a lamb out of the flock…
1 Samuel 17:34The prophets and the wise
What the Bible teaches about the bear
As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; so is a wicked ruler over the poor people.
Proverbs 28:15
Wonders of Creation
Did you know?
Young David killed a bear with his bare hands to protect his flock — his courage gave him the confidence to face Goliath too!
In Bible times, the bear was part of the everyday scenery of the lands of the ancient East.
Every feature of this creature shows the order and care of the Creator for all the living things on earth.
What the bear teaches us
The Bear = Danger, and the power of God
The bear stands for raw strength and danger. But David shows us that those who trust in God can face any danger.
How we can live this out today
Look at nature and thank God for the care He gives to every creature, big or small!
Mini-Quiz
What did you learn about the bear?
In which book of the Bible do we find references to the bear?
For parents and children
At home and in Sunday school
A question for parents and children
What can we learn from the way God takes care of the animals in nature? How does the Bible show us His love for us?
“Lord, thank You for the wonderful world You made and for Your care every day. Teach me to love Your creation and to follow You with a thankful heart! Amen.”