Indonesian BIS 1985 (Alkitab dalam Bahasa Indonesia Masa Kini)
Segera setelah Abner sampai di Hebron, ia diajak oleh Yoab ke samping, ke dekat pintu gerbang, seolah-olah hendak membicarakan suatu rahasia. Tiba-tiba Yoab menikam perut Abner sampai tewas. Demikianlah Abner mati dibunuh oleh Yoab untuk membalas dendam atas pembunuhan terhadap Asael adiknya.
Apa artinya?
In this verse, Joab takes Abner aside in the gate of Hebron and kills him by striking him under the fifth rib. This act is a revenge for the death of Joab's brother, Asahel.
Penjelasan untuk anak-anak
Imagine if your friend was upset because someone accidentally hurt your brother. Your friend went to talk to that person and then did something very mean to get back at them. That's what happened here, but it's not a good thing to do.
Latar belakang sejarah
This verse is part of the historical narratives in the Book of 2 Samuel, written around the 6th century BC. The author is unknown, but tradition attributes it to Jeremiah. The audience is the Israelites, and the cultural setting is the period of the monarchy in Israel.
Penerapan hari ini
This verse teaches us about the dangers of revenge. Today, if someone wrongs you, choosing to forgive and seek peace is a much better way to handle the situation than seeking vengeance.