1 Samuel 20:21

German TKW (Textbibel von Kautzsch und Weizsäcker)

Dann werde ich den Burschen abschicken: Geh, suche den Pfeil! Wenn ich nun dem Burschen zurufe: Der Pfeil liegt herwärts von dir, bringe ihn! so komme heim, denn du bist ungefährdet, und es ist nichts, so wahr Jahwe lebt.

Was bedeutet das?

In this verse, David and Jonathan are making a secret plan to communicate. David tells Jonathan that if the arrows land on his side, it means it's safe for Jonathan to come to him. This verse highlights the trust and friendship between David and Jonathan.

Für Kinder erklärt

Imagine you and your best friend play a game where you use a ball to tell each other when it's safe to meet in the playground. If the ball rolls to one side, it means it's okay to come over. This is similar to how David and Jonathan use arrows to say it's safe.

Historischer Hintergrund

1 Samuel was written by the prophets Samuel, Nathan, and Gad. It was compiled around the 6th century BC and details the reign of Saul and the rise of David. The audience is the Israelites, who would have been familiar with the political and social norms of that time.

Anwendung für heute

In a modern scenario, this verse can be applied to a situation where two friends use a secret code to ensure safety. For example, if one friend says they will text a specific emoji when it's safe to meet up.

Themen

• friendship
• trust
• communication
• safety
• loyalty
• covenant

Verwandte Verse

• Proverbs 18:19
• 2 Samuel 23:17
• Romans 15:33
• 1 Corinthians 16:10
• Ephesians 6:20

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Häufige Fragen

Why did David and Jonathan use arrows to communicate?

They used arrows as a secret code to ensure their safety and maintain their trust without arousing suspicion from others, especially Saul.

What does this verse tell us about David and Jonathan's relationship?

This verse shows the deep trust and friendship between David and Jonathan, as they devised a clever way to communicate safely.

How can we apply the message of this verse in our daily lives?

We can apply it by being trustworthy and maintaining strong friendships, and using creative ways to communicate important messages.

What are some cross-references for understanding this verse better?

Verses like Proverbs 18:19, 2 Samuel 23:17, Romans 15:33, 1 Corinthians 16:10, and Ephesians 6:20 help understand themes of friendship, trust, and communication.