Cha nota, moh tua u, Sawla cha viahchao vaw haoh laihpa ta lyu tawhta vaw tlô ta, ama hnohta, “Khâpa hmo pha leipa ma zawpizy he amâ tyh tly? Khazia ma ama cha ngâ kaw tly?” tah ta. Zabe mo bie reipa cha chho ei ta.
What Does This Mean?
Saul returns from the field to find people weeping. He asks why they are crying and learns about the men of Jabesh who are in trouble. Saul responds to the people's distress and hears about their plight.
Explained for Children
Imagine you come home from playing outside and see everyone in the house crying. You'd ask, 'Why are you all so sad?' That's what Saul did. He found out the people were worried about their friends who needed help.
Historical Background
This verse is from the Book of Samuel, written by Samuel, Nathan, and Gad. It was written around 930-700 BC. The story takes place in ancient Israel, where the Israelites were often threatened by neighboring tribes and sought Saul as their leader to protect them.
Living It Out Today
When you see someone upset, take the time to ask why and offer help. Like Saul, we can be leaders by caring for those in need and taking action to solve problems.