Ηλθε δε τις διαβατης προς τον πλουσιον και εφειδωλευθη να λαβη εκ των ποιμνιων αυτου και εκ των αγελων αυτου, δια να ετοιμαση εις τον οδοιπορον τον ελθοντα προς αυτον, και ελαβε την αμναδα του πτωχου και ητοιμασεν αυτην δια τον ανθρωπον τον ελθοντα προς αυτον.
What Does This Mean?
This verse describes a rich man who, instead of using his own resources to help a traveler, took a lamb from a poor neighbor to cook for the traveler. It highlights the injustice and selfishness of the rich man’s actions.
Explained for Children
Imagine you have a big box of toys, and your friend comes over. Instead of sharing your toys, you take a toy from your little sister to give to your friend. This story is about a rich man who did something similar and it's not nice.
Historical Background
2 Samuel was written by the prophet Nathan, among others, around 900 B.C. The audience was the Israelites, and it reflects a time when social justice was a critical issue, especially in how the rich treated the poor.
Living It Out Today
Today, we can think about a situation where a wealthy person uses the resources of a less fortunate person to benefit themselves, like taking a poor neighbor's food to host a party. This verse reminds us to be fair and considerate.