1 Samuel 25:39

Japanese Contemporary (リビングバイブル)

ナバルの死を知らされたダビデは、「主がほめたたえられるように。私には手を下させず、ご自分で報復してくださった。ナバルは当然の罰を受けたのだ」と言いました。ダビデはすぐ、アビガイルに使者を遣わし、自分の妻にしたいと申し入れました。

この聖句の意味

David hears that Nabal, who had insulted him, has died. He praises God for defending him and for punishing Nabal for his wickedness. David then decides to marry Nabal's widow, Abigail.

子どもにもわかる説明

Imagine you have a friend who was mean to you, and then something bad happened to that friend. You might feel sad, but David felt happy because God protected him. Then, he decided to marry the friend's sister who was always nice to him.

歴史的背景

This verse is from the book of 1 Samuel, written by Samuel, Nathan, and Gad, around 930 BC. It tells the story of David, a future king of Israel, and his interactions with people like Nabal and Abigail. The cultural setting was a time when honor and revenge were deeply valued.

今日への適用

In modern times, when someone mistreats you, instead of seeking revenge, trust God to handle the situation. Consider forgiving the person and moving forward, as David did not seek revenge but moved on to a new relationship with Abigail.

トピック

• forgiveness
• revenge
• God's justice
• marriage
• trust in God
• reputation

関連する聖句

• Proverbs 20:22
• Romans 12:19
• Exodus 20:15
• Psalms 94:1
• 1 Peter 3:9

よくある質問

Why did David praise God for Nabal's death?

David praised God because he saw God's justice in defending him against Nabal's insult and believed God was protecting him.

What lesson can we learn about forgiveness from this verse?

We can learn that forgiveness is better than seeking revenge, as David chose not to take matters into his own hands but trusted God to handle the situation.

How does this verse show God's justice?

It shows God's justice because David believed God had punished Nabal for his wickedness, demonstrating God's role in balancing justice and mercy.

Why did David decide to marry Abigail?

David likely saw Abigail as a contrast to her husband Nabal; she was wise and kind, and her qualities made her a good choice for David to marry.