Y vino vno de camino àl hombre rico: y el no quiſo tomar de ſus ouejas y de ſus vacas, para guisar ál caminante que le auia venido: ſino tomó la oueja de aquel hombre pobre, y adereçola para el varon que le auia venido.
¿Qué significa esto?
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.
Explicado para niños
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.
Contexto histórico
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.
Aplicación para hoy
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.