Saul baru saja datang dari padang dengan berjalan di belakang lembunya, dan ia bertanya: "Ada apa dengan orang-orang itu, sehingga mereka menangis?" Mereka menceritakan kepadanya kabar orang-orang Yabesh itu.
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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.
Penjelasan untuk anak-anak
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.
Latar belakang sejarah
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.
Penerapan hari ini
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.